Hybrid AI Market Intelligence Analyst – Federal Contracts

at A-TEK, Inc.

• Job title: AI Market Intelligence Analyst – Federal Contracts
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, McLean, United States

About the role

• AI Market Intelligence Analyst supporting federal business development through contract opportunity analysis and AI tool application. Entry-level role with growth potential at A-TEK in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and track federal contract opportunities across SAM.gov, GovWin, GSA eBuy, and agency forecasts
• Monitor relevant agencies and align opportunities to A-TEK’s capabilities and strategic priorities
• Summarize solicitation requirements, timelines, and key evaluation factors using AI-assisted tools
• Support evaluation of opportunities based on strategic fit, timing, contract vehicle, incumbency, and probability of win
• Identify incumbents, competitors, and potential partners
• Develop concise opportunity summaries and briefs to support internal decision-making
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date opportunity records in Salesforce CRM
• Track key lifecycle milestones including forecast release, solicitation, proposal deadlines, and awards
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and completeness across pipeline records
• Use AI tools to improve research speed and insight quality
• Apply structured prompts and repeatable approaches to summarize and analyze information
• Contribute to improving internal research workflows
• Research agency missions, spending trends, and procurement patterns
• Track competitor activity and major contract awards
• Support development of market intelligence summaries and reports
• Support preparation of pipeline reports and dashboards for Growth leadership
• Provide research support to capture and proposal teams as needed
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to pipeline discussions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Public Policy, Political Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–2 years of experience in market research, federal contracting, business development, or data analysis
• Interest in federal procurement and government contracting
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Salesforce CRM
• Experience using or willingness to learn AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Exposure to AI tools and emerging technologies
• Potential performance-based incentives