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Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Washington DC-1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Houston, TX - OPIS

Full time
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Job Description:
About the Role:

Dow Jones Energy-the trusted global provider of energy data, pricing, and research (including brands like OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics)-is seeking a dynamic, analytical, and forward-thinking Director of Strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations for Dow Jones Energy, you will be responsible for driving critical strategic projects, providing executive leadership support and building a world-class competitive intelligence function.

You will serve as a key advisor and delivery partner in the team. The ideal candidate is an organized and intellectually curious strategist who thrives in the grey area between high-level vision and tactical execution.

You Will:

Strategic Planning & Business Operations

• Partner with business and functional leaders to help drive and execute strategic and operational priorities.
• Support divisional and enterprise planning processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial goals.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear deliverables.

Competitive Intelligence (CI) & Market Insights

• Establish the CI Framework: Own the competitive intelligence engine for Dow Jones Energy, systematically tracking peer movements, disruptive technologies, and emerging pricing providers.
• Synthesize Market Trends: Monitor and analyze macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and the evolving energy transition (renewables, carbon tracking, hydrogen) to identify risks and new revenue opportunities.
• Deliver Actionable Intelligence: Transform raw data into structured competitive briefings for product and commercial leaders.

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, execution speed, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support governance processes, operational cadences, and executive reporting rhythms.
• Apply strong commercial and operational judgment to ensure initiatives deliver measurable business and customer impact.

Executive Leadership Support

• Executive Communications: Author high-quality strategy presentations, board-level memos, and quarterly business reviews for the Dow Jones Energy leadership team.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Support the building of robust business cases, financial models, and market-sizing estimates to support critical investment decisions.

You Have:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, management consulting, corporate development, or related roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational planning skills.
• Experience working in technology-enabled, operationally complex, or high-growth environments.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree
• Project management experience
• Experience within energy, infrastructure, SaaS, technology, or private equity-backed businesses preferred.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, analytics, and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or Looker.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Google Workspace experience is a plus.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area:
Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category:
General Management

Union Status:
Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $175,000 - $215,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

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