Strategy Director

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1+ billion 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 Strategy Director will play a critical role in shaping our company’s strategic direction. You will lead the development of enterprise strategy, serve as a thought partner to the CEO, CFO, and BU Presidents, and drive cross-functional execution of high-impact initiatives. This highly visible role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytical problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

• High exposure to executive leadership
• Responsibility to directly drive and execute corporate growth initiatives
• Full project ownership, including leadership for cross-functional steer committees
• Career pathways into senior roles throughout the company, including commercial / business development, operational, or financial leadership roles

• Drive Strategic Initiatives – Identify and execute growth and improvement opportunities across the business
• Support M&A and Partnerships – Lead M&A thesis development, assess the competitive landscape, direct due diligence and integration planning with support from leadership and cross-functional teams
• Create Executive-Level Communications – Shape corporate messaging; enable organizational alignment for key initiatives through high-impact presentations for senior leadership and board audiences

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity, prioritizing what drives value
• Output-focused Mindset: Self-starter able to drive enterprise-wide change while operating with a high degree of autonomy and moving seamlessly between big-picture strategy and detailed execution
• Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in complex financial modeling and market analysis, ensuring decision-quality insights (advanced Excel skills required)
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Clear, concise, and impactful verbal and written communication
• Experience:
• 5+ years in management consulting (top-tier firm preferred) or equivalent corporate strategy experience, plus additional relevant industry experience
• MBA required
• M&A lifecycle exposure is preferred (due diligence, integration)
• Industrial goods or energy sector knowledge is strongly preferred

As Director, you will shape the strategic direction of a rapidly evolving, billion-dollar organization. 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.