Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Esri•Redlands, CA

1d•$73,528 - $118,976•Onsite

About The Position

Esri is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Analyst to apply GIS and enterprise technology knowledge to evaluate vendors, products, architectures, positioning, and strategic intentions amid technical, geopolitical, and industry changes. The analyst will conduct hands-on technical research, synthesize findings into actionable guidance, and communicate competitive insights to support product strategy and sales execution. The role involves translating evidence into decision-ready recommendations, creating practical enablement materials, and advising stakeholders on assigned companies, technologies, industries, and ArcGIS capabilities while observing legal and ethical obligations. The position requires at least two years of professional experience using Esri or similar enterprise geospatial technology and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Esri lists experience in solution engineering, GIS architecture, cloud platforms, programming, and competitive or technical intelligence among its recommended qualifications. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. The estimated base salary range is $73,528–$118,976 USD. Esri’s total rewards include health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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 explain complex technical topics clearly through written analysis, visual comparisons, presentations, and discussions with technical and executive audiences.
Ability to independently manage multiple research priorities against deadlines, collaborate across functions, 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; 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 appropriate research methods; document sources and confidence intervals and distinguish evidence from interpretation.
Translate technical findings into competitive implications and actionable insights that clarify ArcGIS value, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions for company teams.
Configure and use AI agents and other methods to monitor assigned products, platforms, partnerships, roadmaps, positioning, and go-to-market activities; assess implications of technical, geopolitical, and industry shifts.
Create and deliver enablement materials, 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, adapting detail to the decision at hand and advising on assigned companies, technologies, industries, and ArcGIS capabilities.