Business Development Research Analyst - Aerospace & Defense

Business Development Research Analyst – Aerospace & Defense Sentar is seeking a Business Development Research Analyst – Aerospace & Defense in Huntsville, AL. Role Description Sentar is seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Research Analyst to join our Growth & Strategy team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into data, investigating markets, tracking federal spending trends, and translating research into meaningful insights that inform business development and capture strategy. As a Research Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping Sentar’s pursuit decisions by analyzing customer needs, competitive dynamics, and technology trends across the DoD and federal civilian landscape. You will work closely with Capture Managers, Proposal Teams, Engineering, and Operations to ensure our teams have accurate, up-to-date intelligence that strengthens win strategies and supports national security missions. Key Responsibilities Conduct in-depth research on federal agencies, mission priorities, and acquisition trends. Analyze DoD and federal spending patterns, technology focus areas, and procurement forecasts. Identify early indicators of emerging opportunities or mission needs. Evaluate industry competitors, teaming partners, incumbents, and their performance history. Track competitive landscapes for priority contracts, identifying strengths, gaps, and market positioning. Assist in the identification, qualification, and tracking of opportunities using GovWin, SAM.gov, and internal systems. Prepare opportunity summaries, customer profiles, and historical procurement analysis. Transform raw data into actionable insights that inform BD/capture strategies. Support development of opportunity analyses, capture planning inputs, and customer engagement recommendations. Monitor policy, budget, and defense strategy changes that may impact Sentar’s market positioning. Prepare clear, concise reports, market briefs, and research products for internal stakeholders. Support preparation of presentations for leadership, proposal teams, and cross‑functional groups. Maintain structured research repositories and knowledge bases to support organizational learning. What You’ll Gain Direct mentorship from experienced Capture Managers, BD Directors, and Market Intelligence SMEs. Hands‑on analytical experience across the federal acquisition and business development lifecycle. Opportunities to influence strategic decisions for pursuits critical to national defense. Exposure to engineers, program managers, proposal professionals, and senior leadership. A career pathway into Market Intelligence, Capture, Proposal Development, or Strategy roles. Qualifications Clearance Level U.S. citizenship required. Willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Education Bachelor’s degree (or graduate student) in Business, Data Analytics, Political Science, Economics, National Security, Engineering, or related analytical field. Experience Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn and use tools such as GovWin, Salesforce, SAM.gov, and federal procurement databases. High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities. Ability to manage multiple research tasks and deadlines. Intellectual curiosity and initiative in exploring new research areas. Ability to work onsite as required. Preferred Familiarity with federal contracting, DoD acquisition processes, or federal budget cycles. Understanding of defense mission areas, military structure, or national security priorities. Experience in research, analytics, or supporting BD/proposals in a government contracting environment. Benefits At Sentar Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options Group Term Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees Generous 401(k) match Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty Mental health awareness programs Tuition reimbursement Professional development reimbursement Recognition and Awards programs Sentar is an Affir­mative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency. We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search. Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar. #J-18808-Ljbffr