Competitive Intelligence Specialist

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Competitive Intelligence Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.
Responsibilities include:
?Develops analyses and presents research results on markets, customers, sponsors and comparative trends
?Works with leadership to identify gaps and define potential opportunities based on emerging trends and the environmental
landscape
?Develops and provides accurate and timely intelligence on R&D environments including key trends and strategic drivers; future directions; and other organizations? R&D strategies, funding profiles, and partnering activities
?Informs management decisions by providing updates and early alerting on new trends and critical developments affecting the R&D environment
?Supports the licensing process by contributing to external opportunity identification and evaluation
?Conducts comparative analyses and market research to support business development and tech transfer activities
Qualifications We Require: ?Bachelor's degree in Business, Research, Economics, National Security or relevant discipline plus two or more years of experience; or Master's degree in Business or relevant discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience (10 years total equivalent work experience).
?Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to work with organizational leadership, and deliver recommendations that lead to action.
?Experience with Business Intelligence concepts, including data analysis.
?Experience with qualitative (e.g. interviewing) and quantitative (e.g. statistical packages) research methods.
Clearance required?: Yes
Clearance Type: Q clearance
Clearance Required to Start?: No
Qualifications we Desire: ?Relevant certifications, e.g. Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) Certification
?Experience with market research for deployment of intellectual property assets
?Ability to formulate, analyze, and produce visualizations from complex data sets
?Subject matter expertise in the theory and application of Competitive Intelligence practices
?Marketing experience in a high-tech environment
?Policy and budget analysis experience
Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.