Research Analyst

Voiced

IQ® is the industry leader in public sector bid intelligence for companies (Federal Contractors) that sell to the government. Our unique platform supports thousands of contractor C-level and Sales Executives to help their growth teams gain insights into target government customers and ultimately win new public sector contracts. We have grown at an impressive rate since our inception in 2011, supporting many of the fastest-growing small and mid-sized businesses in the industry, as well as major brands like Google, IBM, Northrop Grumman, Peraton, Deloitte, Accenture, and more.

As a Research Analyst, you will support the analysis of high-value Federal contract pursuits for some of the most respected client brands in the world. You will be the first to ascertain the implications of newly identified capture intelligence. You will use your communication and analytical skills to extract information and perceive patterns. Creative writing and journalism abilities are put to use as you summarize research results.

This role has a journalistic approach where you are combining both your strategic writing skills and also calling sources to gather quotes and statements for your research reports. You will be required to communicate with and interview key government stakeholders. Your intelligence findings will directly impact bid decisions, and help our customers win contracts worth millions of dollars. You will be able to see the fruits of your labor and have the opportunity to stand out among your peers with high-quality work.

With Voiced

IQ®, you’re not just a coworker, you’re a teammate.

We are recruiting two different Research Analyst positions based on relevant experience. If you feel that you have the work ethic, tenacity, and passion for making a meaningful impact, we want you to be a part of our team!

Research Analyst Responsibilities Include (4-Year College Degree Minimum):

• Performing analysis, collection, and dissemination of critical capture information with a journalistic approach.
• Providing BD intelligence to industry C-level executives, BD teams, and service delivery professionals.
• Advising executive-level decision-makers within the Federal Contracting industry.
• Participating with team members in delivering time-sensitive intelligence.
• Interviewing and engaging with high-ranking government officials.
• Partaking in our mission to provide customized, real-time, and accurate capture intelligence not available elsewhere.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have received a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year Institution, and achieved an overall GPA of at least 3.0
• Must have exceptional communication and writing skills, with a typing speed above
  40 WPM
• Must be comfortable conducting phone calls with high-ranking government personnel
• Because of the synchronous nature of our work, we require that employees’ remote working locations be in the United States Eastern or Central time zones only.

Experienced Research Analyst Responsibilities Include (2-3 Years of Federal Contracting Experience):

• The responsibilities listed for the entry-level analyst
• Reviewing work in progress throughout the team and providing feedback
• Supporting and training other analysts
• Providing professional and technical support to the team
• Providing additional oversight for certain research areas of the business

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have received a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year Institution
• At least 2 years experience in a market research, capture intelligence, or business-development-focused role
• Experience using business development and market intelligence platforms within federal contracting
• Experience with communicating with industry over both phone and email
• Knowledge of common Federal Contracting Terminology, Processes, and Policies
• To include:
  The FAR, NAICS Codes, Contract Vehicles, Socio-economic Classifications, Proposal Bid stages, Evaluation Criteria
• Because of the synchronous nature of our work, we require that employees’ remote working locations be in the United States Eastern or Central time zones only.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive Base Salary + Eligibility for Bonuses
• Minimum of (11) Federal Holidays + 12 Days Annual Paid Time Off
• Sponsored Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• Sponsored 401k plan with company contribution
• Employer-paid long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Remote Work Capability (From a primary, designated home office)