Junior Business Development Analyst

Red Cedar Consultancy•Mclean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Growth Research Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the organization's business development and capture efforts by conducting in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and opportunity identification. This role focuses on providing actionable insights and intelligence to drive growth across Federal Civilian, DoD, and Law Enforcement portfolios. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically minded, and passionate about leveraging data to inform strategic decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, political science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
0-1 years of experience in market research, competitive analysis, or business development within Federal contracting environments.
Strong understanding of Federal acquisition processes and regulations, including FAR.
Proficiency with market intelligence tools such as GovWin, Higher Gov or similar platforms.
Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent attention-to-detail, meticulous, proactive, self-motivated, and able to work in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven environment.
Be flexible with work timings and availability as governed by immediate deliverable.
Ability to prioritize workload, solve problems, stay organized, and work in a fast-paced environment and highly competitive industry.
Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, willingness to go above and beyond, motivation to learn, contribute, and grow alongside the team!
Possess a professional demeanour and attitude, with an ability to adapt to changing conditions.
Naturally curious and have the initiative to research and problem solve.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, ethics, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive market research to identify growth opportunities across Federal markets, including emerging trends, funding priorities, and procurement forecasts.
Develop and maintain a database of market intelligence, including competitor profiles, teaming opportunities, and government agency insights.
Support business development and capture teams by providing detailed analysis of agencies' acquisition strategies, budget allocations, and procurement vehicles.
Utilize tools such as GovWin, NextStage, HigherGov and other market intelligence platforms to track opportunities and develop forecasts.
Analyze competitive landscapes, including Price-to-Win (PTW) and SWOT analysis, to enhance organizational positioning.
Collaborate with Growth and Development Executives and Analysts to create tailored capture strategies and win themes.
Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and briefs to inform leadership and stakeholders of market dynamics and opportunity insights.
Monitor legislative, policy, and regulatory changes that may impact Federal acquisition trends or agency-specific funding priorities.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all research outputs, continuously improving methodologies and processes.
Attend local industry and government sponsored events to network, identify, partners, identify and gather information regarding upcoming opportunities.