Market Intelligence Researcher - Aerospace and Defense, Aviation

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Location: Southfield, MI, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, or New York, NY

We are hiring a motivated Business Intelligence expert to join the global Business Intelligence (BIC) team to support our Global Aerospace and Defense, Aviation (AD&A) Industry Practice. The BIC Team provides insight and analysis through research, market and competitor intelligence, pitch support, prospect identification and account management for our industries, communities, and geographies. Our mission is to partner with our consultants in delivering insights and analysis to support in winning new business and delivering memorable results. The BIC AD&A Business Intelligence Specialist role works closely with our senior practice leaders of the Global AD&A Practice and BIC Leadership Team. Industry practice covers commercial aerospace and defense OEMs, their customers and supply chain, airlines and their ecosystem, and PE investors in the AD&A Aviation sector.

We are seeking candidates with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills who have an interest in the Aerospace & Defense sector. The ideal candidate demonstrates curiosity, learning agility, and the ability to quickly develop expertise in new industries and topics. Candidates will want to work in a global, fast-moving, dynamic team collaborating with experts in the sector. Words used to describe the role: analytical, creative, bias towards action, innovative, proactive, attention to detail.

The Business Intelligence Specialist is a full-time role located in Southfield, MI, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, or New York, NY, and reports to the Business Intelligence Center Leadership in close partnership with Global AD&A Practice Leadership. Paid relocation is not available for this position.

• Conduct research and analysis to support the AD&A Industry Team business development priorities

• Anticipate and analyze the impact of changing business, economic, legal, and industry issues on companies in the sector

• Support research, market intelligence, competitor intelligence, and business development activities across AD&A and other industry practices and service lines as needed.

• Conduct financial, situation and performance analyses and research by identifying best sources for industry data

• Support teams in the development of insightful proposals for new business opportunities

• Ensure effective communication and coordination delivering high-quality research to AD&A Industry Team.

• Support broader BIC research, market intelligence, competitor intelligence, and business development initiatives across practices as needed.

• Leverage AI, data, and analytics tools to improve research efficiency, insight generation, and knowledge development.

• Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required