Ethos is hiring a Business Strategy Analyst

Aerial Systems Innovation is transforming airborne capabilities by developing the most extensive and adaptable autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle network globally. The organization is rapidly advancing towards launching pioneering aircraft specifically engineered for coordinated autonomous operations and sophisticated Command & Control software enabling human operators to achieve extraordinary performance. The founding team comprises serial entrepreneurs with extensive experience negotiating multi-billion dollar defense contracts and designing revolutionary aircraft, drawing expertise from premier aerospace organizations including Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic. As a Strategic Insights Specialist, you will support pricing evaluation, market intelligence, and competitive landscape analysis across the organization. This role involves direct collaboration with leadership to explore emerging domains, analyze industry competitors, review governmental research documentation, and construct strategic business frameworks that shape product and commercial initiatives. This position is ideal for professionals from premier consulting, investment banking, or top-tier graduate programs seeking meaningful strategic responsibilities in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: - Perform comprehensive analysis on customer segments, emerging technologies, and potential market verticals - Develop Total Addressable Market / Serviceable Addressable Market / Serviceable Obtainable Market assessments - Monitor technological trends and competitive dynamics in autonomy, aerospace, and defense sectors - Support product pricing strategies for hardware and software solutions - Generate business cases and return-on-investment models to inform strategic decisions - Examine defense and industry publications; extract critical insights mapping to strategic opportunities - Transform complex external information into concise executive-level summaries and recommendations Basic Qualifications: - Advanced degree (MBA preferred) in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or equivalent professional experience - Background in strategy consulting, investment banking, venture capital, corporate strategy, or strategic finance - Proven capability in developing pricing models and business cases - Experience conducting market sizing and competitive landscape analyses - Strong research and synthesis capabilities - Exceptional communication skills for generating precise, actionable recommendations Preferred Qualifications: - Prior exposure to defense, aerospace, and hardware technology markets - Familiarity with diverse pricing methodological frameworks Compensation Package: - Substantial equity stake in high-growth defense technology enterprise - Competitive compensation aligned with experience - Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement planning - Flexible work arrangements - Wellness support - Catered workplace meals - Parental leave provisions - Opportunity to significantly contribute to national security technology development - Collaboration with exceptional engineering talent Candidate Requirements: - U.S. citizenship or authorized permanent residency - Potential government clearance eligibility - Comprehensive background verification process As part of organizational commitment to maintaining a secure work environment, candidates undergo thorough screening and must comply with technology export regulations.