Corporate Strategy Intern
Blue Origin
Corporate Strategy Intern
Blue Origin
Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Strategy & Market Research
As part of our small, passionate team, you will utilize your skills in market research, data analysis and strategic thinking to help us shape our company and program strategic objectives. Example responsibilities may include the following: capturing and synthesizing market research to inform strategy decisions; mapping and understanding industry landscape and competitive dynamics; collaborating with departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations.
During your internship, you can expect to:
Gain hands-on, real-world experience.
Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers.
Participate in events to learn about other parts of Blue Origin.
Responsibilities may include:
Shape our company and program strategic objectives.
Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics.
Gather and synthesize market research to advise strategy decisions.
Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership.
Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information.
Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions.
Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track key performance indicators.
Collaborate with all departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations.
Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation.
Support long term financial and strategic planning process.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Currently enrolled in a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail.
Strong ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.
Aptitude for teamwork with shown potential for leadership.
Strong written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Available to work full time for the duration of your internship while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
Desired:
Pursuing an advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or other highly analytical field.
Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting to deliver results that have a positive material impact.
Understanding of the private space industry.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
The Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $34 - $50 hourly.
We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations.
Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft
Blue Origin builds rockets, engines and spacecraft for commercial satellite operators and government space programs. Its New Glenn orbital rocket uses a reusable first stage, while Blue Moon landers are designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the lunar surface. The company designs and manufactures liquid-fueled propulsion systems, and its New Shepard vehicle is built for short suborbital trips carrying people and research payloads. Customers pay for launch services and engines, and government development contracts fund work on systems for exploration beyond Earth orbit. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, Blue Origin is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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