Strategist IV (6271)

Strategist IV

itD is seeking a Strategist IV to drive competitive intelligence and industry insights that shape long-term product strategy for Reality this role you will independently lead research analytics and data-driven strategic initiatives that help inform decisions across VR AR Wearables and Horizon. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in strategy data analytics and market research with a proven track record of delivering executive-ready insights that influence product roadmaps and business decisions.

Location: Remote within the United States (Pacific Time preferred).

Duration: 8 Months

Pay Rate:depending on experience.
We provide comprehensive medical benefits a 401(k) plan paid holidays and more.
Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive intelligence research to identify industry trends emerging technologies market dynamics and competitor activity across VR AR wearables and consumer technology.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop actionable insights that inform long-term product strategy and executive decision-making.
• Compile manage and maintain benchmarking datasets using third-party data sources to support ongoing strategic initiatives.
• Develop clear data visualizations charts graphs and executive presentations that effectively communicate complex findings.
• Conduct structured research using internal and external sources while leveraging AI tools including large language models (LLMs) to accelerate analysis.
• Drive end-to-end strategic projects independently transforming ambiguous business questions into decision-ready recommendations.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership while partnering with product strategy and analytics teams.

Internal Responsibilities

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs media material).
• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 5 years of experience in consulting strategy data analytics data science business operations or program management.
• 3 years of experience leading projects involving data strategy analytics or data science within a consulting firm corporate strategy team investment bank or similar environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and modeling.
• Working knowledge of SQL with the ability to manipulate large datasets and write queries.
• Experience with data visualization and creating executive-ready presentations using PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• Experience conducting structured research and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Fluency using AI tools including large language models (LLMs) to accelerate research and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience structuring and solving complex analytical problems.
• Proven ability to independently lead projects from ambiguity through delivery of decision-ready outputs.
• Experience presenting insights to senior leadership and influencing product or business decisions.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Masters degree in Business Marketing Analytics Engineering or another quantitative discipline (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• 5 years of experience in management consulting corporate strategy business operations investment banking or program management.
• Experience supporting consumer technology VR AR gaming wearables consumer hardware or the broader consumer internet industry.
• Educational background from a leading undergraduate or graduate institution.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Analytics Engineering or a related quantitative field or equivalent work experience required.
• Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity innovation and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day we challenge ourselves to be considerate fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction on every project for every client. Youll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results without constraints.

The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means youll be part of our global community you have a say about your own career journey and youll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical dental vision life insurance paid holidays 401K matching networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Additional Info
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