About This Role

Who We Are: 

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

Summary  

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As part of the Defense & Security (D&S) U.S. Strategy Team, the Business Strategy Co-Op will support key phases of the strategy process, with an emphasis on strategic planning, special growth initiatives, and market research projects. This includes developing knowledge of market and customer trends to be able to represent Defense & Security (D&S) in front of key decision makers. Valuable attributes include exceptional communication, teamwork, flexibility, organization, and a can-do attitude.  

 The U.S. Strategy Team is a highly energetic, fast-paced group that prioritizes the engagement and growth of every team member, while providing deliverables that shape the company’s future. Being the Business Strategy Co-Op on the U.S. Strategy Team is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the value that CAE D&S brings to its customers, while also setting up a great foundation for professional growth. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Research market, competitive, and customer data to help develop D&S’s annual 5-year Business Environment Assessment (BEA) 

Support the Strategy Team and other key groups within D&S, as they gather competitive and customer intelligence 

Support D&S’s Strategic Planning Process, which includes the creation of CAE’s 5-year Strategic Plan (forecasting and evaluation of complex data that drives company strategy) 

Analyze industry white papers and reports to be able to create takeaways and potential company implications  

Track government budgets and activity as it pertains to military markets 

Routinely observe trends and news within the Aerospace & Defense market, supporting leadership situational awareness 

Participate in planning and coordination of team activities and employee engagement projects 

Support other departments as needed 

 Qualifications and Education Requirements  

Working towards a degree in a business-related specialty or equivalent discipline 

Employees seeking an undergraduate or Master’s Degree must maintain a minimum of a Cumulative 3.0 GPA 

Professional presence: confident, well spoken, articulate, and organized 

Exhibit high performance and capability to work in a team environment 

Customer service-oriented, strong communication, and interpersonal skills 

Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word 

Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision 

A self-starter, with a willingness to learn and provide unsolicited solutions where applicable 

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role 

Language Skills 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policy and budget documents 

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints 

Ability to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals for groups of leaders within the organization 
 

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions  

Ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication and to deal with a variety of abstract ideas 
 

Preferred Skills  

Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Teams 

Experience with folder sharing systems like SharePoint 

Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools, e.g. Domo or Tableau 

A high-level of interest in the Defense & Aerospace industry 

Willingness to learn new procedures and applications 

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

 Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

Ability to operate a personal computer, communicate via telephone, and give oral presentations 

Ability to work overtime as required 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.  

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.  

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As \"One CAE,\" we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.