Business Strategy Lead, Autonomy at Rivian

What you'd actually do

Build complex, dynamic financial models to predict revenue generation and cost implications for autonomy products, including subscription models, one-time feature purchases, and B2B commercial applications.

Act as a strategic advisor to the Autonomy and Commercial leadership teams, providing data-backed recommendations.

Identify and size global business partnership opportunities and present findings to Autonomy leadership.

Lead the partnership with cross-functional teams including Finance and Accounting.

Skills

Required

3+ years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, or Business Partnership Development
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytics
Strategic intuition
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Problem-solving mindset

Nice to have

Experience in a high-growth tech or automotive environment
Deep expertise in Excel/Google Sheets (advanced modeling)
Strong presentation skills
Experience with cost optimization and operational efficiency projects
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What the JD emphasized

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytics

The ability to see beyond the numbers

You can identify market trends and translate them into a coherent business case for new autonomy initiatives

Good cross-functional collaboration skills

You can discuss unit economics with cross-functional partners in Finance and also discuss feature roadmaps with Autonomy engineers

You thrive on ambiguity and enjoy the challenge of building business structures for products that are still being defined

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary As the Business Strategy Lead for Autonomy, you will be the primary architect of the business models that power our self-driving future. You will evaluate high-stakes partnerships, build the P&Ls for next-generation features, and ensure that our technical breakthroughs translate into sustainable business growth. Responsibilities Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Build complex, dynamic financial models to predict revenue generation and cost implications for autonomy products, including subscription models, one-time feature purchases, and B2B commercial applications. Strategic Decision Support: Act as a strategic advisor to the Autonomy and Commercial leadership teams, providing data-backed recommendations. Partnership Strategy: Identify and size global business partnership opportunities and present findings to Autonomy leadership. Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead the partnership with cross-functional teams including Finance and Accounting. Qualifications Experience: 3+ years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, or Business Partnership Development. Experience in a high-growth tech or automotive environment is a significant plus. Quantitative Mastery: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytics. You can build a robust DCF or a multi-variable sensitivity analysis from scratch. Strategic Intuition: The ability to see beyond the numbers. You can identify market trends and translate them into a coherent business case for new autonomy initiatives. Interpersonal Influence: Good cross-functional collaboration skills. You can discuss unit economics with cross-functional partners in Finance and also discuss feature roadmaps with Autonomy engineers. Problem-Solving Mindset: You thrive on ambiguity and enjoy the challenge of building business structures for products that are still being defined. Bonus Qualifications Deep expertise in Excel/Google Sheets (advanced modeling). Strong presentation skills (creating "board-ready" decks that tell a compelling story). Experience with cost optimization and operational efficiency projects. Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $162,800-$203,500 for San Francisco Bay Area based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. 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