Market Intelligence Specialist

Mahalo for your interest in this role! Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready. For more information about DAWSON, please visit dawsonohana.com.

Job Title: Market Intelligence Specialist

Department: Capture and Proposal Department

Position Overview

The Market Intelligence Specialist is responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis to provide actionable insights on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and federal contracting opportunities. This role will support business development (BD), capture management, and proposal teams by delivering data-driven intelligence that informs strategic decision-making and enhances the companys competitive positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth research on federal procurement trends, government agencies, and industry competitors.
• Analyze federal budget allocations, regulatory changes, and contracting trends to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Gather, synthesize, and interpret data from multiple sources, including FPDS, GovWin, GSA eLibrary, and agency forecasts.

Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor and assess competitors' strategies, pricing, contract awards, and teaming partnerships.
• Provide intelligence on market positioning and competitive differentiators to enhance capture strategies.
• Identify potential merger and acquisition (M&A) targets based on market analysis.

Strategic Research & Forecasting

• Develop market intelligence reports that support long-term business strategy and revenue growth.
• Forecast spending patterns of federal agencies and predict upcoming contracting opportunities.
• Assess emerging trends in IDIQ, GWAC, and BPA contracting vehicles to align with business objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with BD, capture, and proposal teams to integrate market intelligence into sales cycles.
• Provide briefings and presentations to senior executives on market trends, competitive landscapes, and strategic opportunities.
• Support the development of key decision-making tools such as PowerBI dashboards and market intelligence reports.

Data Collection & Management

• Manage and update market intelligence databases, dashboards, and other knowledge management systems.
• Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for expiring contracts, recompetes, and new business opportunities.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of findings to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business, Market Research, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in market intelligence, business analysis, or government contracting research.
• Experience with federal procurement platforms such as FPDS, GovWin, and SAM.gov.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), IDIQs, GWACs, and other contracting vehicles.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI for data visualization and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful insights.
• Experience with competitive intelligence tools and methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to leadership and BD teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to fast-changing industry trends.

Benefits of the Role

• Opportunity to directly impact business strategy and federal market positioning.
• Exposure to executive decision-making and high-level BD strategy.
• Professional growth in a rapidly evolving and competitive industry.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSONs career portal utilizes a third-party applicant tracking system that allows us to send and receive messages, along with our official DAWSON email addresses. Recruiting emails from DAWSON will only come from @dawsonohana.com or @msg.clrco.com. DAWSON will never: Ask you to send money or purchase equipment as part of the hiring process; Require you to download any apps to interview such as Teams, WhatsApp, etc.; Conduct interviews via Teams chat or messaging-only platforms; or Request banking information outside of secure onboarding steps. To verify current opportunities, use this official careers page. If you are ever unsure about DAWSON roles and communications, contact us at comms@dawsonohana.com before taking action.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.