Business Development Analyst

AAR • Wood Dale, IL

125d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR's purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company's mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. The Business Development Analyst reports to the SVP Global Government & Defense and is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and refining the business development and intelligence database and systems to provide secure, efficient, and consistent access to actionable business development data. This role also provides additional support to Government Services Operations by collecting, maintaining, and refining business intelligence data to improve operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Courses in at least one of the following are strongly preferred: Business Management, Business Finance, International Marketing/Business, Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Business.
• Military background in Aviation Maintenance Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the CMM database for the business development effort.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline product for all pursuits, ensuring the product is always current.
• Perform market research using Bloomberg, DACIS, and GovWin IQ tools to conduct competitive analysis for leadership and Business Development (BD) Managers.
• Collect and maintain information on the requirements, organization, budget, and preferences of prospective customers and competitors.
• Gather data to assist in developing Position to Win strategies.
• Write Requests for Proposals to subcontract Competitive Intelligence and Position to Win analysis.
• Build/maintain a library/clearinghouse of industry data using Share Point to store data across business lines for in-depth customer and competitor analysis.
• Assemble and manage the weekly BD meeting slide deck, and other required presentations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree