Market Research Analyst II

Job Description: • Conduct in-depth market research on Federal agencies and programs to identify new contract opportunities • Analyze customer needs, acquisition strategies, and buying patterns to support business development targeting • Track and forecast Government acquisition and spending trends, providing actionable insights to capture and proposal teams • Collect and analyze data on competitors, including strengths, weaknesses, pricing strategies, and differentiators; prepare competitive intelligence reports • Conduct partner research to identify qualified teaming partners and assess alignment with VSolvit capabilities • Monitor industry publications, agency forecasts, and acquisition portals (e.g., SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov) • Use GovCon research platforms (e.g., GovWin IQ, Federal Compass, Bloomberg Government) to build and maintain saved searches, alerts, and watchlists • Prepare market research reports, SWOT analyses, and opportunity briefings for leadership review • Support capture and proposal teams with data gathering, partner coordination, and customer outreach strategies • Assist with preparation for industry days, conferences, and civilian-focused trade shows • Maintain CRM opportunity pipelines with accurate, timely updates • Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Political Science, Economics, or related field • 3+ years of experience in market research, business development, or competitive analysis in Federal contracting • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Candidates for this position must be eligible to attain a security clearance • Demonstrated customer service-oriented attitude in support of project managers • Demonstrated experience with research and analysis of civilian agency opportunities • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace • Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, interpreting industry data, and preparing reports • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently in a remote work environment and support multiple simultaneous assignments • If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required • Preferred: 5+ years of experience supporting market research or competitive analysis in the Federal civilian space • Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of specific civilian agencies (e.g., HHS, DHS, VA, USDA, DOE, Treasury) • Preferred: Experience conducting opportunity assessments and mapping to company capabilities • Preferred: Familiarity with capture/proposal processes in the Federal contracting lifecycle • Preferred: Experience with CRM systems and pipeline management (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) • Preferred: Proposal development or capture support experience in Federal contracting • Preferred: Demonstrated professional writing skills using proven research and analysis methods Benefits: • Customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees • medical, dental, and vision insurance • life insurance • long and short-term disability and other insurance products • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Account • 401K Retirement Plan options • Tuition Reimbursement • assorted voluntary benefits • Remote work (THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION)