Summer 2027 Corporate Strategy Intern - Graduate

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Strategy & Market Research

As part of our small, passionate team, you will utilize your skills in market research, data analysis and strategic thinking to help us shape our company and program strategic objectives.

Example Responsibilities

capturing and synthesizing market research to inform strategy decisions

mapping and understanding industry landscape and competitive dynamics

collaborating with departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations

Internship Expectations

Gain hands‑on, real‑world experience

Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers

Participate in events to learn about other parts of Blue Origin

Responsibilities

Shape our company and program strategic objectives

Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics

Gather and synthesize market research to advise strategy decisions

Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership

Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information

Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions

Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track key performance indicators

Collaborate with all departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations

Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation

Support long‑term financial and strategic planning process

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Currently enrolled in a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.

Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail.

Strong ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.

Aptitude for teamwork with shown potential for leadership.

Strong written communication and presentation skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Available to work full time for the duration of your internship while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.

Desired

Pursuing an advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or other highly analytical field.

Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting to deliver results that have a positive material impact.

Understanding of the private space industry.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

The Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $34 - $50 hourly. We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations. Hourly compensation for applicant is: $50.00

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Requirements

Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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Worksite address

arlington, VA, 22201, US

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