Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legence is a leading provider of engineering and sustainability solutions. The Strategy Analyst will work with the VP of Growth to identify market opportunities, perform competitive analysis, and inform business decisions that drive the company's mission to transform the built environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis across our key verticals (data centers, life sciences, healthcare, education, semiconductor, biopharma)
- Identify emerging trends in sustainability, energy efficiency, and building performance that create growth opportunities
- Analyze industry regulations, policy changes (e.g., IRA incentives, climate mandates), and their implications for our business strategy
- Build financial models and business cases to evaluate new market entry, M&A opportunities, and organic growth initiatives
- Support the development and refinement of our go-to-market strategies across different customer segments
- Analyze win/loss data and customer feedback to identify patterns and strategic insights
- Develop competitive intelligence frameworks and maintain ongoing competitor tracking
- Partner with sales and marketing teams to translate strategic insights into actionable growth initiatives
- Lead cross-functional strategic projects from conception through execution
- Develop presentations and executive briefings for senior leadership and board meetings
- Track and report on key growth metrics, KPIs, and strategic initiative progress
- Support the integration of recent acquisitions and identify operational synergies
- Build dashboards and analytical frameworks to monitor business performance and market dynamics
- Synthesize complex data from multiple sources into clear, actionable recommendations
- Develop scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support strategic planning
- Partner with finance, operations, and business unit leaders to drive data-informed strategies
- Leverage AI and LLM tools to accelerate research, automate analysis, and uncover insights from large datasets
- Design and implement prompt engineering workflows to enhance team productivity and analytical capabilities
Skills
- Proximity to a Legence office is preferable
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or high-growth startup environments
- Strong knowledge of AI technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), and prompt engineering techniques
- Demonstrated experience applying AI/LLM tools to enhance analytical workflows, automate research, or drive strategic insights
- Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and data visualization tools
- Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis capabilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to executive audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter mentality with intellectual curiosity and a bias toward action
- MBA or advanced degree in a related field
- Advanced experience with generative AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and AI-powered analytical tools
- Experience building custom GPTs, AI agents, or automation workflows using LLM APIs
- Experience in the construction, engineering, sustainability, or energy sectors
- Familiarity with MEP systems, building performance, or mission-critical facilities
- Knowledge of ESG frameworks, carbon accounting, and sustainability reporting
- Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytical tools
- Prior experience at a recently public or high-growth company
- Understanding of private equity portfolio company dynamics
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
- Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
- Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
- Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
Company Overview
Legence provides a comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance services to improve building performance. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.wearelegence.com.
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