GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Competitive Intelligence Specialist to join our team. This position is full-time and will be located in Albuquerque, NM.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Research, Economics, National Security or relevant discipline and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to work with organizational leadership, and deliver recommendations that lead to action.
• Experience with Business Intelligence concepts, including data analysis.
• Experience with qualitative (e.g. interviewing) and quantitative (e.g. statistical packages) research methods.

• Develops analyses and presents research results on markets, customers, sponsors and comparative trends.
• Works with leadership to identify gaps and define potential opportunities based on emerging trends and the environmental landscape.
• Develops and provides accurate and timely intelligence on R&D environments including key trends and strategic drivers; future directions; and other organizations’ R&D strategies, funding profiles, and partnering activities.
• Informs management decisions by providing updates and early alerting on new trends and critical developments affecting the R&D environment.
• Supports the licensing process by contributing to external opportunity identification and evaluation.
• Conducts comparative analyses and market research to support business development and tech transfer activities.

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Relevant certifications, e.g. Strategic & Competitive Intelligence.
• Professionals (SCIP) Certification.
• Experience with market research for deployment of intellectual property assets.
• Ability to formulate, analyze, and produce visualizations from complex data sets.
• Subject matter expertise in the theory and application of Competitive Intelligence practices.
• Marketing experience in a high-tech environment.
• Policy and budget analysis experience.

The NNSA's Sandia National Laboratories, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is responsible for the development, testing, and production of specialized nonnuclear components and quality assurance and systems engineering for all U.S. nuclear weapons (energy.gov).

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.