Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Legence is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services focused on mission-critical systems in buildings. They are seeking a Strategy Analyst to join their Growth team, where the role involves conducting market research, analyzing competitive landscapes, and driving strategic initiatives to support the company's expansion and sustainability goals.
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. *(For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)*
- 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 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.wearelegence.com.