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    At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

    The role

    Boeing Strategy and Corporate Development is looking for a Strategy Analyst Intern to join the Global Accelerators & Innovation Programs Strategy team (GAIP). The GAIP team runs Boeing’s startup accelerator, Aerospace Xelerated and delivers other innovation programs globally. Aerospace Xelerated is a funded, 3-month accelerator for early stage software startups that can move the aerospace industry forward.

    A preferred candidate will have had experience working to drive value and outcomes through creative solutions in ambiguous environments. Technical competencies an ability to quickly understand aerospace and technology-related innovations, end use cases, as well as supporting founders and stakeholders in the ecosystem.

    In this position, the candidate would:

    • Support the Accelerator Program delivery team to carry out its mission effectively, accountably and in line with Boeing strategic priorities
    • Lead on local stakeholder management and engagement, establishing key local partnerships
    • Organize events globally to raise awareness of the program
    • Build relationships across the founders ecosystem to identify the startups we can best support
    • Work with the team to design the program to best support the cohort, teams and founders
    • Working with each company to identify areas they need most help with, advising them and introducing them to the right mentors, investors, Boeing champions
    • Support current and future portfolio companies with regional opportunities, introductions, and serve as the conduit for a regional portfolio development liaison
    • With the capability leadership and other key stakeholders, regularly review the Accelerator & Innovation Programs strategy, targets and risks.
    • Report to the capability leadership and governance board on Accelerator & Innovation Programs delivery, development, best practice and financial management.

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience)

    • Comfortable with an international and fast-paced work environment
    • Excellent communication and story-telling skills
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • A strong team player who has the initiative and ability to embrace leadership roles when opportunities arise
    • Ability to develop and enhance partnerships and external relationships.
    • Ability to think strategically and foster collaboration between startups and corporates.
    • Experience within the aerospace or tech sector.
    • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Experience in working with suppliers, startups or early-stage innovators
    • A network of aerospace or tech professionals and/or organizations.
    • Experience of working with investors, including angles and VCs. Corporate investors would be a bonus.
    • Fluent in Arabic is a plus

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

    We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.