AI Market Intelligence Analyst (Federal Contracts)
About The Position
Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission! A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees. A-TEK is seeking an AI Market Research Analyst to support federal business development by identifying, analyzing, and tracking contract opportunities across the federal marketplace. This role combines structured research, federal market analysis, and practical use of AI tools to improve how we identify and evaluate opportunities. You will help the Growth team move faster and make more informed decisions by turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. This is an entry-level role with growth potential for candidates who demonstrate strong analytical thinking, curiosity, and the ability to effectively apply AI tools in real-world workflows. This is a hybrid role based in McLean, VA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Political Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0–2 years of experience in market research, federal contracting, business development, or data analysis
- Interest in federal procurement and government contracting
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn Salesforce CRM
- Experience using or willingness to learn AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to federal procurement platforms (SAM.gov, GovWin, GSA eBuy, USAspending)
- Basic understanding of federal contract vehicles (GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs)
- Interest or experience in applying AI tools to research or business workflows
- Exposure to capture management or proposal processes
Responsibilities
- Identify and track federal contract opportunities (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sources Sought, recompetes) across SAM.gov, GovWin, GSA eBuy, and agency forecasts
- Monitor relevant agencies and align opportunities to A-TEK’s capabilities and strategic priorities
- Summarize solicitation requirements, timelines, and key evaluation factors using AI-assisted tools
- Support evaluation of opportunities based on strategic fit, timing, contract vehicle, incumbency, and probability of win
- Identify incumbents, competitors, and potential partners
- Develop concise opportunity summaries and briefs to support internal decision-making
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity records in Salesforce CRM
- Track key lifecycle milestones including forecast release, solicitation, proposal deadlines, and awards
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and completeness across pipeline records
- Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, GovWin AI features) to improve research speed and insight quality
- Apply structured prompts and repeatable approaches to summarize and analyze information
- Contribute to improving internal research workflows and efficiency over time
- Research agency missions, spending trends, and procurement patterns
- Track competitor activity and major contract awards
- Support development of market intelligence summaries and reports
- Support preparation of pipeline reports and dashboards for Growth leadership
- Provide research support to capture and proposal teams as needed
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to pipeline discussions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Exposure to AI tools and emerging technologies
- Potential performance-based incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
