Title:  Sr. Strategy Analyst

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

About the team: The Strategy team charts the course for QuantumScape. Using our comprehensive knowledge of the market and a deep understanding of our breakthrough technology, we identify and define the company’s competitive posture – determining how and where we compete – to maximize value creation over the long-term.

What we need: As Sr. Strategy Analyst, you will be a trusted member of a small team responsible for setting company strategy. You will play a critical, hands-on role serving as the analytical engine for QuantumScape’s strategic decision-making. You will conduct deep dives into competitive dynamics, develop sophisticated financial models and business cases for key partnerships, and translate complex data into clear, executive-ready insights that directly influence corporate direction and investment priorities.

What You’ll do:

• Analytical Ownership: Own and develop complex financial models, including market sizing, cost analysis, and scenario planning for new business ventures.
• Competitive Intelligence: Conduct rigorous, detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, tracking technology advancements, market share shifts, and strategic moves by key players.
• Presentation and Reporting: Prepare and refine high-quality presentation materials and reports for the company’s executive leadership, Board, and internal stakeholders on critical strategic topics.
• Due Diligence Support: Provide analytical support for M&A, joint venture, and strategic partnership evaluations, including valuation modeling and synergy assessment.
• Data Translation: Translate raw data, technical reports, and market research into clear, synthesized takeaways and strategic recommendations for senior management.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a highly analytical role within a technology or industrial company.
• Technical Skillset: Expert proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and developing highly polished, executive-level presentations (PowerPoint/Google Slides).
• Mindset: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with an uncompromising attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. 

Nice to have:

• Experience in the energy storage, automotive, or materials science sectors.
• Experience in a technology development or manufacturing environment (e.g., semiconductors, advanced materials, or batteries).

ONSITE: This position is required to work onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position.  As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration. 

Compensation & Benefits: Expected salary range for this role is from $107,000 to $163,200, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.