Senior Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Black & Veatch

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.Company : Black & Veatch CorporationReq Id : 110065Opportunity Type : StaffRelocation eligible : NoFull time/Part time : Full-TimeProject Only Hire : NoVisa Sponsorship Available: NoWhy Black and VeatchBlack & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.The OpportunityBlack & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company with a vision to be THE Leader in Sustainable Infrastructure, focused on power generation, water supply, industrial development and the federal government, while serving clients across the world.We are seeking an experienced analyst to join our Market Insights unit within our Enterprise Strategy department. The Senior Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst role involves consolidating multiple sources of information and insights into the most substantial and succinct findings, then presenting those conclusions either as written reports, presentations and in-person briefings. This role requires an individual who is comfortable with gathering and synthesizing data, as well as applying strategic and analytical thinking. The ideal candidate will view themselves as a strategist and generalist who is willing to creatively investigate and pursue emerging global trends and challenges for senior leadership plus a diverse set of internal clients to support effective decision-making, new-business growth, strategy development and client relationships.This position will interact with all levels of the company, including senior managers, technical SMEs and business development client leaders. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing secondary market analysis on industry and government trends and market participants, with a strategic entrepreneurial approach to generating and creating value and impact. The work includes scoping requests, prioritizing tasks, reviewing and augmenting large datasets to perform data-driven analyses, conducting quantitative market analysis and forecasting, investigating relevant policies and regulations, determining directions and outcomes based on limited concrete data, plus understanding the current federal budgetary, contracting and policy environments.The TeamBlack & Veatch's Enterprise Evolution consists of critical functions focused on identifying market opportunities and bringing together our client facing and growth efforts. Functions include Enterprise Marketing & Communications, Enterprise Sales, Enterprise Strategy, Innovation, Mergers and Acquisitions and SustainabilityKey Responsibilities
  • Organize, analyze and effectively execute market intelligence and research projects across a wide range of market segments, clients, solutions and technologies.
  • Manage multiple research assignments while maintaining and progressing toward different deadlines, while also supporting business partners' time-sensitive needs.
  • Apply advanced analytical skills to mine, interpret and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into intelligence and insights to create meaningful communications, including with data visualizations, dashboards, reports and presentations.
  • Utilize GenAI tools and skills to assist in the intelligence research processes and to work more efficiently, effectively and productively.
  • Proactively create and write compelling and impactful trend topics for market briefs that tell a story with clear and actionable connections to business decisions and implications.
  • Communicate and network with internal business partners to understand internal client needs, manage internal relationships and stay informed about external clients.
  • Develop and maintain functional and operational expertise across multiple external information and database services, platforms, and industry relationships.
  • Demonstrate advanced aptitude in financial analysis to support strategic growth assessments by facilitating and delivering market plans with objective market forecast projections.
  • Direct and track the competitive landscape and market differentiation from research resources, industry sources, external databases and outside experts, and conduct knowledge sharing with relevant internal teams.
Management ResponsibilitiesIndividual ContributorPreferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge and understanding of the engineering and construction industry and industrial infrastructure markets such as natural gas, LNG [Liquefied natural gas], renewables, transmission, distributed generation, hydrogen, ammonia, energy storage, environmental, water treatment, electric vehicles, data centers, manufacturing, petrochemicals and fertilizers, among others.
  • Advanced proficiency and adeptness in artificial intelligence and Generative AI programs and software, including strength ranging from general usage to modeling and other applications.
  • Adept with Excel, PowerPoint and other data and presentation software, with advanced capabilities in pivot tables, charting, visualizations and other data analytics.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking competencies, with the ability to distill large amounts of data into strategic analysis and meaningful insights.
  • Experience and expertise in financial analysis, including developing market forecasts and projections.
  • Project organization and coordination skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy, and an ability to prioritize tasks and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Writing skills that are clear, concise and grammatically correct with the ability to take trends and insights and turn them into compelling stories.
  • Effective oral communication skills with demonstrated abilities to lead executive-level meetings, host conference calls and deliver presentations.
  • A self-starter and entrepreneurial results-oriented problem solver, with interpersonal skills oriented toward listening, collaboration, teamwork and resiliency.
  • A creative and adaptable mindset devoted to learning, improving and maintaining a sense of curiosity about the world and the business environment.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience, preferably within a market/competitive intelligence group and/or with engineering and construction companies and/or in a B2B services industry.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical DemandsHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.Salary PlanMAC: Marketing & CommunicationsJob Grade006Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our . This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.For our EEO Policy Statement, please click .Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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