Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Competitive Intelligence Analyst

KBR's Mission Technologies Solutions (MTS) business segment is building an internal Competitive Intelligence and Price to Win capability. The new team will collaborate with our Business Development and Pricing organizations to develop proposal strategies based on objective information and analysis.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Specialist, Competitive Intelligence to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making and enhance our competitive positioning within the federal procurement market. This role requires an analytical mind, strong research skills, and the ability to communicate observations and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Competitive Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on competitors, market trends, and federal procurement policies to provide actionable insights and intelligence.
• Data Collection: Gather data from a variety of sources, including federal databases, industry reports, and competitive intelligence tools, to build comprehensive profiles of competitors and market conditions.
• Reporting: Develop and present dashboards, reports and briefings on the competitive landscape, including key trends, threats, opportunities, and competitor strategies.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate with business development and strategy teams to inform and support the development of competitive strategies, proposal strategies, and tactical approaches.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand their information needs and provide timely, relevant, and accurate competitive intelligence.
• Market Trends Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze market trends, policy changes, and procurement opportunities to anticipate shifts in the competitive landscape.
• Database Management: Maintain and update competitive intelligence databases and tools to ensure the accuracy and relevance of information.
• Ethical Standards: Adhere to ethical standards and compliance regulations related to the collection and use of competitive intelligence.

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, intelligence analysis, or strategic analysis, with a focus on the federal procurement environment.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify key trends and insights, and present findings in a clear and actionable manner.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in competitive intelligence tools, databases (e.g., Federal Procurement Data System, USASpending.gov, FedBizOpps, SAM.gov, GovWin, Lexis Nexis), and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Power BI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft detailed reports and deliver presentations to senior management.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Customers and Competitors: Familiarity with KBR's MTS customers and competitors.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.