Technology Analyst

Small Business Consulting Corporation; Shreveport (LA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SBCC Defense is seeking a Technology Analyst to support its Technology Scouting & Vetting mission by performing continuous scouting, research, and market analysis to identify technologies for customers. You will produce Snapshots, Quick Looks, Advanced Analyses, Deep Dives, and Technology Summary Reports that inform decision-making.

The role collaborates with Technology Strategy Managers, Project Managers, and external partners to ensure requirements are captured and deliverables meet SBCC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or associate's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience on cross-functional project teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Ability to engage with US military, DoD contractors, and DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and scouting of commercial and non-traditional industry partners via internet searches, presentations, trade shows, and company engagements.
• Support problem curation efforts by engaging with stakeholders to refine requirements and identify root causes.
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed scouting reports on companies and technologies, including technical capabilities and past performance.
• Contribute to the development of Technology Summary Reports, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.
• Assist with the preparation of Showcase materials, including company scouting and screens, vendor coordination, and capability briefs.
• Provide analytic support for customer briefings and project deliverables.
• Maintain currency with emerging technologies, market trends, and defense innovation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's and/or associate's degree

Job description

Summary

The Technology Analyst supports SBCC Defense's Technology Scouting & Vetting (TS&V) mission by conducting continuous scouting, research, report writing, and market analysis to identify technologies for customers. This role is responsible for producing high-quality deliverables including Snapshots, Quick Looks, Advanced Analyses, Deep Dives, and Technology Summary Reports that inform customer decision-making. The Technology Analyst collaborates with Technology Strategy Managers, Project Managers, and external partners to ensure requirements are accurately captured, technologies are effectively evaluated, and deliverables meet SBCC Defense's standards of clarity and impact.

Essential Functions

• Conduct market research and scouting of commercial and non-traditional industry partners via internet searches, presentations, trade shows, and company engagements.


• Support problem curation efforts by engaging with stakeholders to refine requirements and identify root causes.


• Develop, update, and maintain detailed scouting reports on companies and technologies, including technical capabilities and past performance.


• Contribute to the development of Technology Summary Reports, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.


• Assist with the preparation of Showcase materials, including company scouting and screens, vendor coordination, and capability briefs.


• Provide analytic support for customer briefings, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and Integrated Project Team (IPT) deliverables.


• Maintain currency with emerging technologies, market trends, and defense innovation initiatives.


• Collaborate with Technology Strategy Managers, Project Managers, and SMEs to ensure scouting results align with customer needs.


• Represent SBCC Defense in industry-facing engagements, scouting for emerging technologies potentially relevant to our customers needs.


• Ensure scouting activities are aligned with internal stakeholders and customer priorities.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or associate's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.


• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in research, analysis, or technology scouting.


• Experience working on cross-functional project teams.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills.


• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with US military and civilian staff personnel, and DoD contractors.


• Familiarity with DoD acquisition programs and SBIR/STTR ecosystem.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.


• Advanced Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, , Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Prosci Change Management, Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Strategic Leadership Training, DAWIA, CPI, Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM), or Defense Innovation/Acquisition University (DIU/DAU) courses.


• Knowledge / Experience with business and/or marketing practices.


• Knowledge / Experience with developing government contract proposals.


• Familiarity with contracts, legal, and financial management.


• 2+ years Government acquisition / contract project experience.


• Familiarity with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 50002 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System) and other related DAWIA education.

Supervisor Responsibilities

N/A

Work Environment

Remote

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Required

Varies depending upon location. Hybrid / remote personnel are expected to visit and meet at customer site as required to execute responsibilities. Additional travel will be required for continuous and targeted scouting efforts.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

None

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• U.S. Citizen


• Secret Clearance (Mandatory).


• Top Secret (Preferred)


• SCI Eligible (Preferred)

EEO statement

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.