Strategy Manager

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

The Role:

The Strategy Manager will play a critical role in shaping our company’s strategic direction. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and Business Unit Presidents to identify growth opportunities, evaluate markets, and develop actionable strategies. This highly visible role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytical problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration

This position offers:

- High exposure to executive leadership

- Opportunity to directly influence corporate growth initiatives

- Career pathways into senior strategy, business development, or operational / financial leadership roles

What You’ll Do:

- Drive Strategic Initiatives

- Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, lead cross-functional analyses, and develop well-supported recommendations for executive decision-making

- Lead Quantitative Analysis

- Scope and execute financial models, market analyses, and performance metrics using Excel and other tools with precision and accuracy

- Support M&A and Partnerships

- Screen inbound opportunities, assess the competitive landscape, and contribute to due diligence and integration planning

- Create Executive-Level Communications

- Develop concise, high-impact presentations in PowerPoint for leadership and board audiences

What You Bring:

- Strategic Thinking:

Ability to define business problems, see the big picture, and prioritize what drives value

- Analytical Expertise:

Proficiency in complex financial modeling and market analysis; advanced Excel skills required

- Communication Skills:

Clear, concise, and impactful verbal and written communication

- Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree required

- 2+ years in management consulting (top-tier firm preferred) or equivalent corporate strategy experience

- M&A exposure is preferred (due diligence, integration)

- Industrial or oil & gas sector knowledge is a plus

- Mindset

: Self-starter, collaborative, comfortable in high-demand environments, and able to move seamlessly between big-picture strategy and detailed execution

Why U.S. Silica?

You’ll join a team that values humility, curiosity, and results. We work hard, support each other, and recognize success. Our culture rewards initiative, adaptability, and strategic insight.

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