Job Overview
Job TitleStrategy Analyst
Job TypeContractor
Offered Salary$130,000
LocationRemote
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Job Description
Strategy Analyst (Remote)
North Star Staffing is seeking a Strategy Analyst for a client developing advanced AI systems for enterprise operations. This role involves analyzing the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and fulfillment technology landscape, focusing on competitive positioning, defensibility, and the impact of AI-driven transformation. This is an ideal role for professionals with robust enterprise software market analysis experience and the capacity to assess structural competitive dynamics within complex B2B ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct structured analysis of the EDI and fulfillment solutions market, including incumbents and emerging entrants.
- Compare product capabilities, vertical focus, integration ecosystems, and value propositions.
- Assess competitive moats, including network effects, switching costs, regulatory and compliance considerations, embedded integrations with ERP/WMS/TMS systems, and long-term enterprise contracts.
- Evaluate the defensibility of legacy EDI providers against AI-enabled disruption.
- Analyze the positioning advantages of established vendors versus AI-native startups.
- Develop forward-looking market scenarios, including strategic responses for incumbents and likely competitive leaders under increased AI adoption.
- Produce structured written reports and executive-ready strategic insights.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in enterprise SaaS market analysis, supply chain or logistics technology, EDI platforms or B2B integration software, technology-focused strategy consulting, or private equity, venture capital, or corporate strategy analysis in enterprise software.
- Strong understanding of EDI standards (e.g., X12, EDIFACT), ERP systems and integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and fulfillment and supply chain workflows.
- Proven ability to evaluate competitive positioning and defensibility in enterprise software markets.
- Capacity to assess AI disruption potential across technical and business dimensions.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to present structured, data-driven insights.
- Independent analytical thinker comfortable working in evolving market contexts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in supply chain technology, logistics SaaS, or B2B integration platforms.
- Exposure to AI-enabled enterprise software products.
- Background in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or investment analysis.
- Familiarity with workflow automation and AI transformation in enterprise systems.
Engagement Details
- Independent contractor engagement.
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling.
- Project-based work with potential extension.
- Hourly compensation: $80–$130 depending on experience and scope.
- Weekly payment via secure payment platforms.
Applicants must be legally authorized to provide independent contractor services in their country of residence. North Star Staffing is committed to equal opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Strategy Analyst
- EDI
- Fulfillment Technology
- AI Disruption
- Competitive Analysis
- Enterprise Software
- Market Research
- B2B Ecosystems
- SaaS
- Supply Chain Technology
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with EDI, fulfillment tech, and AI disruption analysis.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your ability to conduct market research and competitive assessments.
- Prepare for strategy questions: Be ready to discuss market dynamics and competitive moats.
- Highlight remote work capability: Demonstrate your ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
- Understand contractor requirements: Ensure you meet the legal authorization for independent contractor services.
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