Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Esri•San Antonio, TX

1d•$73,528 - $118,976•Onsite

About The Position

Esri is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Analyst with knowledge of GIS and enterprise technology vendors to assess offerings, architectures, positioning, and strategic intent amid technical, geopolitical, and industry shifts. The analyst will combine hands-on technical evaluation with strategic synthesis and executive communication, turning complex findings into timely, actionable guidance that supports product strategy and sales execution. The role also involves advising teams on competitive developments and helping them understand the market landscape in context.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional experience using Esri or similar enterprise geospatial technology to create maps, perform spatial analysis, configure web applications, or support enterprise GIS workflows.
Ability to apply structured analysis to technical, market, third-party, customer, or product information and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Strong analytical judgment, intellectual curiosity, and ability to quickly develop domain knowledge across geospatial and adjacent technology markets.
Ability to clearly explain complex technical topics through written analysis, visual comparisons, presentations, and discussions with technical and executive audiences.
Ability to independently manage multiple research priorities against deadlines, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and make sound recommendations when competitive information is incomplete or evolving.
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science, engineering, information systems, business, or a related field.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience in solution engineering, technical consulting, GIS architecture, implementation, customer success, or another role involving the design and communication of technical solutions.
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, geodatabases, web GIS, and common enterprise integration patterns.
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS and adjacent technologies such as data science, imagery, 3D, autonomous systems, or developer platforms.
Programming or scripting experience with Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, or notebooks for technical evaluation and automation.
Experience conducting competitive, market, or technical intelligence, including capability benchmarking, win/loss analysis, or scenario analysis.
Experience evaluating enterprise technology architectures, integrations, deployment models, security considerations, and technical tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

Define intelligence questions and desired outcomes with stakeholders, then select and document research methods, sources, and confidence intervals while distinguishing evidence from interpretation.
Translate technical findings into competitive implications and decision-ready insights about ArcGIS value, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for teams across the company.
Configure and use AI agents and other methods to monitor assigned products, platforms, partnerships, roadmaps, positioning, and go-to-market activities; assess how external shifts may affect third-party strategies, customer expectations, and Esri priorities.
Create and deliver enablement assets, including technical battlecards, demonstrations, architecture and workflow comparisons, executive briefings, reports, presentations, and field-ready talking points.
Contribute reusable research, technical artifacts, and lessons learned to shared intelligence systems and team operating practices.
Conduct technical evaluations of adjacent technologies, including architecture reviews, integration analysis, and comparisons of capabilities, limitations, and tradeoffs, while observing legal and ethical obligations.
Present evidence-based findings to technical and non-technical audiences, adapt detail to the decision at hand, and serve as a trusted advisor on assigned companies, technologies, industries, and ArcGIS capabilities.