Competitive Intelligence Analyst - 220137

Our CompanyAt Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform activates enterprise intelligence by unifying data, knowledge and business context to achieve tangible outcomes. With Teradata, organizations can provide agents with full context for impact when it matters. Our solution lets businesses connect and scale on premises, in the cloud, or through a hybrid approach. Teradata delivers real business value with AI.What You’ll DoTeradata seeks a Competitive Intelligence Analyst who will transform competitive insights into actionable business advantages. With primary focus on Databricks and additional coverage of Google BigQuery and IBM, you'll be responsible for delivering strategic insights that drive revenue and market position. This isn't just about data collection – it's about turning competitive intelligence into winning strategies across product, marketing, and sales teams.You'll work across the entire organization, serving as THE expert on Databricks while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of BigQuery and Cloudera. Your role extends beyond research and analysis to becoming a trusted advisor who helps shape product strategy, influences go-to-market approaches, and enables sales success. You'll translate complex technical differentiators into compelling narratives that resonate with prospects, partners, and systems integrators.ResponsibilitiesOwn competitive intelligence gathering and analysis for Databricks (primary) and Google BigQuery and IBM watsonx, delivering actionable insights that drive business decisionsConduct comprehensive research using both internal sources (sales teams, product teams) and external sources (social media, competitor websites, industry analysts, conferences)Apply GenAI tooling — including Claude, Copilot, Gemini, and Crayon — to accelerate research workflows, expand coverage capacity, and maintain consistent analytical output across the coverage portfolioDevelop and maintain structured prompt libraries for repeatable CI research and content development workflowsMonitor competitor activity and market signals using agentic AI monitoring tools, with disciplined source verification and factual accuracy as a non-negotiable standard for all work productCreate and maintain competitive battlecards, deep dives, and sales enablement materials that directly impact competitive win ratesCollaborate with marketing to develop differentiated positioning and messagingProvide real-time competitive sales support for high-stakes GTM opportunitiesDevelop and deliver competitive training and enablement programs for global sales teamsMaintain and evolve the competitive intelligence knowledge basePresent competitive insights and recommendations to executive leadership Who You’ll Work WithYou will partner with product management to influence roadmap decisions based on competitive analysis, with particular depth in agentic AI architectures and vector datastore competitive dynamics.What Makes You a Qualified CandidateBachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Marketing, Technology, or similar)5+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, market research, product marketing, or industry analysisUnderstanding of the modern data and AI landscape — analytical platforms, machine learning infrastructure, and agentic AI architecturesKnowledge of vector datastores and open table formats (Iceberg, Delta, Hudi) as competitive subject matterHands-on familiarity with GenAI tooling as a research and productivity methodology — including large language models, prompt engineering, and agentic monitoring platforms such as CrayonExperience with the enterprise software sales cycle and competitive deal dynamicsProven track record of enabling sales teams in competitive situationsKnowledge of the cloud ecosystem including public cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environmentsTravel may be required up to 15% of the time.What You’ll BringStrong analytical mindset with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights — and the discipline to verify AI-generated research before it enters the work productExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven presentation abilities to executive audiencesStrategic thinking and prioritization capabilities across a multi-vendor coverage portfolioProject management expertise to handle multiple concurrent initiativesResearch proficiency using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including AI-augmented research techniquesWorking knowledge of GenAI tooling — including large language models, prompt engineering, and agentic monitoring platforms — as applied research and productivity toolsAbility to build strong relationships across organizational functionsUnderstanding of data architectures, particularly cloud-native analytics platforms, agentic AI architectures, and vector datastoresWhy We Think You'll Love Teradata We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.#LI-OC1 Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. 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