Business Development Research Analyst – Aerospace & Defense

Sentar Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Competitive PTO plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A firm specializing in defense market intelligence seeks a Business Development Research Analyst in Charleston, SC. This role requires strong analytical skills to research federal agencies, evaluate acquisition trends, and assist in the development of business strategies. Candidates should hold a related Bachelor's degree and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and career development in the government contracting sector, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level: U.S. citizenship required; willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and federal procurement databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on federal agencies and acquisition trends.
• Evaluate industry competitors and track competitive landscapes.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Transform data into actionable insights.
• Prepare reports and market briefs for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

GovWin

Salesforce

SAM.gov

Job description

Overview

Business Development Research Analyst – Aerospace & Defense

Sentar is seeking a Business Development Research Analyst – Aerospace & Defense in Charleston, SC. This role is for a highly analytical and intellectually curious Research Analyst to join our Growth & Strategy team. The analyst will dig into data, investigate markets, track federal spending trends, and translate research into insights that inform business development and capture strategy. The position supports DoD and federal civilian market intelligence and collaborates with Capture Managers, Proposal Teams, Engineering, and Operations to strengthen win strategies and national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Market & Customer Research: Conduct in-depth research on federal agencies, mission priorities, and acquisition trends; analyze DoD and federal spending patterns, technology focus areas, and procurement forecasts; identify early indicators of emerging opportunities or mission needs.
• Competitive & Partner Analysis: Evaluate industry competitors, teaming partners, incumbents, and their performance history; track competitive landscapes for priority contracts, identifying strengths, gaps, and market positioning.
• Pipeline & Opportunity Support: Assist in the identification, qualification, and tracking of opportunities using GovWin, SAM.gov, and internal systems; prepare opportunity summaries, customer profiles, and historical procurement analysis.
• Strategic Intelligence Development: Transform raw data into actionable insights that inform BD/capture strategies; support development of opportunity analyses, capture planning inputs, and customer engagement recommendations; monitor policy, budget, and defense strategy changes that may impact Sentar’s market positioning.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare clear, concise reports, market briefs, and research products for internal stakeholders; support preparation of presentations for leadership, proposal teams, and cross-functional groups; maintain structured research repositories and knowledge bases to support organizational learning.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct mentorship from experienced Capture Managers, BD Directors, and Market Intelligence SMEs.
• Hands-on analytical experience across the federal acquisition and business development lifecycle.
• Opportunities to influence strategic decisions for pursuits critical to national defense.
• Exposure to engineers, program managers, proposal professionals, and senior leadership.
• A career pathway into Market Intelligence, Capture, Proposal Development, or Strategy roles.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level: U.S. citizenship required; willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or graduate student) in Business, Data Analytics, Political Science, Economics, National Security, Engineering, or related analytical field.
• Experience: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn and use GovWin, Salesforce, SAM.gov, and federal procurement databases; high attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities; ability to manage multiple research tasks and deadlines; intellectual curiosity and initiative; ability to work onsite as required.
• Preferred: Familiarity with federal contracting, DoD acquisition processes, or federal budget cycles; understanding of defense mission areas, military structure, or national security priorities; experience in research, analytics, or supporting BD/proposals in a government contracting environment.

Benefits At Sentar

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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