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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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As Director of Strategy, you will help stand up and lead Blue Origin’s central Strategy function. You will define and drive the enterprise strategy agenda, establish the operating system that connects long‑range ambitions to near‑term priorities and investment decisions, and, over time, build and lead a small, high‑impact team of strategists.

In this highly visible role, you will work closely with senior executives and business unit leaders to frame the most important strategic questions for the company, shape the portfolio of “big bets” we pursue, and ensure we have the mechanisms to track progress and adjust course. You will be a key thought partner to the Head of Corporate Development, Strategy, and Partnerships, and will collaborate closely with Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships on company‑shaping opportunities.

Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

Build and mature the Strategy function

• Define the charter, scope, and engagement model for Blue Origin’s Strategy function, including how it interfaces with business units, Sales, Corporate Development, and Strategic Partnerships.

• Establish and run key elements of the strategy operating system (e.g., long‑range planning inputs, annual strategy refresh, portfolio and investment reviews, metrics/OKRs, and executive cadences).

• Over time, hire, develop, and lead a small team of strategists, creating a high‑performance, inclusive culture and elevating strategic capabilities across the company.
   

Own the enterprise strategy agenda

• Develop and continually refine a focused portfolio of enterprise‑level strategic questions (e.g., portfolio choices, where we must win, make/buy/partner decisions, capital allocation themes).

• Lead complex, cross‑company strategy projects end‑to‑end, from problem framing and hypothesis development through analysis, synthesis, recommendations, and executive alignment.

• Translate Blue Origin’s long‑term vision into clear strategic priorities and roadmaps, with explicit implications for business units, capabilities, and investments.

• Partner with Finance and business leaders to connect strategy to resource allocation and performance management.
   

Drive “big bets” and company‑shaping opportunities

• Identify, frame, and champion 3–5 “big bets” at any given time that can materially shape Blue Origin’s trajectory.

• Work closely with Corporate Development on strategy‑led M&A and strategic investments, including market scans, investment theses, target screening, and portfolio fit.

• Partner with Strategic Partnerships and Sales to design and evaluate non‑standard partnership constructs (e.g., co‑development, strategic collaborations, warrants/rights, ecosystem plays).
   

Serve as a trusted advisor

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, bringing objective, data‑driven perspectives on markets, competitors, and strategic options.

• Facilitate executive‑level discussions and offsites, ensuring focus on the most important issues and clear decisions, owners, and follow‑through.

• Create high‑quality executive communications (strategy narratives, investment cases) that clearly articulate trade‑offs, options, and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, economics, public policy, or a related field.

• Director: typically 8–10+ years of management consulting, corporate strategy, or a combination of top‑tier consulting and in‑house strategy/operational leadership.

• Senior Director: typically 12+ years in the same domains, with a track record of leading at the enterprise level.

• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex, cross‑functional strategic initiatives with senior‑level visibility.

• Strong skills in market analysis, financial and economic modeling, and business case development, with high standards for analytical rigor.

• Familiarity with portfolio thinking (e.g., product/market or program portfolios) and how to connect strategy to resource allocation.

• Excellent written and verbal executive communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear narratives and influence senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, work across functions and business units, and manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑ambiguity environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in business, engineering, public policy, or a related field.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, space, or other highly technical, regulated industries.

• Experience working closely with Corporate Development / M&A and/or Strategic Partnerships to link strategy to transactions and long‑term partnerships.

• Prior responsibility for designing or running strategic planning and portfolio review processes for a multi‑business or multi‑segment enterprise.

• Comfort operating in environments with long development cycles, significant technical risk, and evolving customer and competitive landscapes.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $218,262.00 - $305,566.80

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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.