Strategic Analyst-Global Business Insights

Lightera; Norcross (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

LIGHTERA is seeking a Strategic Analyst, Global Business Insight to monitor market trends and competitive activities across global markets. You will synthesize insights to support product strategy, commercial planning and executive decision-making, collaborating with multiple functions.

The role requires strong analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills, with experience in data tools such as Tableau/Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in market research, competitive intelligence, business analysis or strategy.
• Experience in optical fiber, connectivity, telecommunications, data center or tech industries preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills required.
• Expertise with data analytics tools and Excel/PowerPoint proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor competitors, customers, suppliers and industry developments across global markets.
• Conduct primary and secondary research using public sources, databases, industry reports.
• Track competitor actions: pricing, launches, M&A, investments, partnerships and tech developments.
• Develop competitor profiles, market share analyses, roadmaps and strategic assessments.
• Prepare executive-ready reports, dashboards, newsletters, and briefing documents.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, Marketing, R&D and Finance to support initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research

Written skills

Presentation skills

Data analytics tools

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Science

MBA preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Google Analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

Strategic Analyst-Global Business Insight

Location: Norcross GA; Avon CT, Sommerset NJ, Sturbridge, MA (Hybrid – located near one

of our sites as listed)

Position Summary

The Strategic Analyst, Global Business Insight is responsible for monitoring competitors, market developments, industry trends, customer activity, and emerging technologies to support strategic decision-making. This role gathers, analyzes, and synthesizes competitive and market intelligence into actionable insights that support product strategy, commercial planning, business development, and executive decision-making across the organization.

• Monitor competitors, customers, suppliers, and industry developments across global markets.
• Conduct primary and secondary research using public sources, subscription databases, industry reports, and customer intelligence
• Track competitor financial, expansions, product launches, pricing actions, M&A activities, investments, partnerships, and technology developments.
• Utilize business intelligence and market research tools, including AlphaSense and other industry databases, to identify actionable insights.
• Develop and maintain competitor profiles, market share analyses, technology roadmaps, and strategic assessments.
• Support market sizing, forecasting, segmentation, and opportunity assessments.
• Prepare executive-ready reports, dashboards, newsletters, presentations, and briefing documents for competitors
• Participate in industry conferences, webinars and trade shows to gather market and competitor intelligence.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Maintain competitive intelligence databases and ensure timely dissemination of key competitive insights
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Science, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in market research, competitive intelligence, business analysis, consulting, strategy, or related fields.
• Experience in optical fiber, connectivity, telecommunications, networking, data center, or technology industries is preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills required.
• Expertise in data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics) and excel proficiency desired.
• Familiarity with application of strategic framework preferred
• Global minded and thrive to work in diverse cross-functional teams

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable business insights.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach and ability to influence without direct authority.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive business information.
• Conform to all aspects of Lightera’s “Standards of Conduct”.
• Support a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid role with up to 20% domestic and international travel.
• Serve as a role model for safe work practices and behaviors.
• Additional Duties as assigned

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.