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Strategy Analyst roles qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires analytical or business-related degree work. Most employers treat these as specialty occupations, making them STEM OPT extension-eligible if your degree is in economics, finance, or a quantitative field. Standard OPT gives you 12 months; a STEM extension adds 24 more.
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Guardian Glass is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join our team in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
In this role, you will support long-term asset, product, and business development strategies, primarily across the Americas, while contributing to cross-regional initiatives as needed. Reporting to the Strategy Manager, you will turn market, operational and financial data into clear recommendations that improve long-term profitable growth and capital effectiveness.
OUR TEAM
We are a principle-based company that relies on teamwork, curiosity, and sound economic thinking. We aim to be the partner of choice for our internal and external customers by challenging assumptions, sharing perspectives, and acting on the best available knowledge.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead analyses that inform asset strategy, product strategy and long-range planning, with a primary focus on the Americas while supporting broader global initiatives as needed.
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations and Commercial Leadership on network optimization, capacity allocation and product portfolio decisions.
- Collaborate with other strategy analysts to share best practices and unlock synergies that optimize support to regional strategies at the lowest opportunity cost.
- Build integrated market, volume, price, cost and profitability models; develop scenarios, sensitivities and executive-level insights.
- Assess strategic opportunities and risks, including capital investments, footprint changes, product mix, market-entry choices and commercial initiatives.
- Translate complex analysis into concise recommendations, decision materials and performance measures; track outcomes against approved assumptions.
- Develop market, customer, competitor and capacity outlooks, combining internal performance data with external intelligence.
- Improve strategy processes and analytical tools, including dashboards, repeatable models, and AI-enabled insights.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in strategy, finance, commercial analytics, operations analysis, consulting, supply chain or related functions.
- Strong understanding of P&L drivers, marginal economics, contribution margins, cash flow and financial modelling; advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with imperfect data, and deliver high-quality recommendations in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics or related fields.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, building products, or another asset-intensive B2B environment.
- Experience with Power BI, OneStream, data warehouses, SQL or comparable analytics and planning platforms.
- Knowledge of market analysis, network or capacity optimization, product portfolio strategy, scenario planning, or AI-enabled analytics.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation, and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars, and in some of the world's most iconic projects.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
INTRODUCTION
Guardian Glass is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join our team in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
In this role, you will support long-term asset, product, and business development strategies, primarily across the Americas, while contributing to cross-regional initiatives as needed. Reporting to the Strategy Manager, you will turn market, operational and financial data into clear recommendations that improve long-term profitable growth and capital effectiveness.
OUR TEAM
We are a principle-based company that relies on teamwork, curiosity, and sound economic thinking. We aim to be the partner of choice for our internal and external customers by challenging assumptions, sharing perspectives, and acting on the best available knowledge.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead analyses that inform asset strategy, product strategy and long-range planning, with a primary focus on the Americas while supporting broader global initiatives as needed.
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations and Commercial Leadership on network optimization, capacity allocation and product portfolio decisions.
- Collaborate with other strategy analysts to share best practices and unlock synergies that optimize support to regional strategies at the lowest opportunity cost.
- Build integrated market, volume, price, cost and profitability models; develop scenarios, sensitivities and executive-level insights.
- Assess strategic opportunities and risks, including capital investments, footprint changes, product mix, market-entry choices and commercial initiatives.
- Translate complex analysis into concise recommendations, decision materials and performance measures; track outcomes against approved assumptions.
- Develop market, customer, competitor and capacity outlooks, combining internal performance data with external intelligence.
- Improve strategy processes and analytical tools, including dashboards, repeatable models, and AI-enabled insights.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in strategy, finance, commercial analytics, operations analysis, consulting, supply chain or related functions.
- Strong understanding of P&L drivers, marginal economics, contribution margins, cash flow and financial modelling; advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work with imperfect data, and deliver high-quality recommendations in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, Data Analytics or related fields.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, building products, or another asset-intensive B2B environment.
- Experience with Power BI, OneStream, data warehouses, SQL or comparable analytics and planning platforms.
- Knowledge of market analysis, network or capacity optimization, product portfolio strategy, scenario planning, or AI-enabled analytics.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation, and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars, and in some of the world's most iconic projects.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategy Analyst
Lead with your quantitative degree
Strategy Analyst roles require structured analytical thinking tied to a specific field of study. Emphasize your economics, finance, or business degree in your resume header and summary so employers immediately see the OPT degree-job connection without having to piece it together.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Employers hesitate when they don't understand OPT. State your authorization period clearly, whether you have 12 months remaining or a 24-month STEM extension available. Removing that ambiguity early keeps you in consideration instead of filtered out before the first interview.
Target companies with established OPT processes
Consulting firms, Fortune 500 strategy teams, and financial services companies regularly onboard OPT workers. These employers have HR infrastructure for work authorization paperwork, which means fewer delays and less internal friction when your offer moves through approval.
Connect your analysis skills to business outcomes
Strategy roles care about impact, not just methodology. Frame past projects around decisions your analysis influenced or revenue your recommendations supported. This shifts the conversation from your visa status to your value, which is where you want hiring managers focused.
Apply early in the recruiting cycle
Strategy Analyst hiring at large firms often runs on fixed timelines, especially for rotational programs. Applying in the first few weeks of a posting gives employers enough runway to process your authorization paperwork before your intended start date without it becoming a logistical problem.
Verify STEM eligibility before your OPT expires
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like applied economics or data science, file your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. A gap in work authorization mid-employment creates compliance issues for both you and your employer.
Strategy Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your field of study, not your job title. If you hold a degree in economics, statistics, finance, or a quantitative discipline listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your Strategy Analyst role uses that training directly, you're likely eligible for the 24-month extension. A business administration degree from a non-STEM program typically does not qualify.
How do I find Strategy Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not sorting through hundreds of postings that exclude international students. Search Strategy Analyst roles directly on Migrate Mate to see employers who have already indicated willingness to work with OPT candidates, which saves significant time during a period when your authorization clock is running.
Can I start a Strategy Analyst job before my EAD card arrives?
No. You cannot begin working until you have a valid Employment Authorization Document in hand. USCIS processing for OPT EADs currently runs eight to ten weeks, so apply no later than 90 days before your intended start date. Some employers will push back a start date to accommodate processing time, but you need to communicate this proactively rather than after accepting an offer.
What happens to my OPT status if my Strategy Analyst contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new position, transfer to a different visa status, or leave the United States. During that window you're not authorized to work, but you can continue job searching. If you secure a new Strategy Analyst role within that period, your DSO updates your SEVIS record and your OPT authorization resumes under the new employer.
Do Strategy Analyst employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Large consulting firms and Fortune 500 strategy teams have sponsored H-1B visas for analysts who perform well during their OPT period. The outcome depends on your employer's sponsorship policy, the H-1B lottery selection, and your performance review timeline relative to the April filing window. Asking about a company's historical H-1B visa sponsorship rate during the offer stage is a reasonable and common question.