Strategic Competitive Intelligence Lead (Hybrid)

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP seeks a Senior Competitive Intelligence Manager to deliver actionable intelligence and strategic insights in its Marketing department. The role supports growth initiatives by analyzing clients, industries, and competitors and by synthesizing data into decision-ready recommendations.

Based in an office with hybrid work capabilities (Dallas, Houston, Chicago, New York or Washington, DC), the Senior Manager will produce intelligence briefings, dashboards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, CS, Data Science or related field required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in financial, investment, or law firm environment.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Logical and critical thinker; able to identify and apply qualitative/quantitative data.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Ability to develop and mentor junior professionals; collaborate in a global team.
• Advanced MS Office and ability to work with multiple software tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive competitive and market intelligence with timely analysis of market developments.
• Monitor and analyze research across global markets, industries, clients, and competitors.
• Produce intelligence briefings, market analyses, and strategic reports.
• Leverage Salesforce/Foundation to identify buying patterns and link information across offices.
• Develop systems for monitoring publications and content channels affecting clients and markets.
• Create dashboards; distribute data across departments for actionable insights.
• Communicate developments to firm leadership and advise on strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Synthesis of data

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Business acumen

Ability to work independently

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/CS/Data Science or related field

Master’s degree and/or certifications a plus

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Alteryx

Lexis/ Bloomberg/ Lex Machina/ ALM Legal Compass

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP seeks a Senior Competitive Intelligence Manager to deliver actionable intelligence and strategic insights in its Marketing department. The role supports growth initiatives by analyzing clients, industries, and competitors and by synthesizing data into decision-ready recommendations.

Based in an office with hybrid work capabilities (Dallas, Houston, Chicago, New York or Washington, DC), the Senior Manager will produce intelligence briefings, dashboards and