Sentar Inc. · 1 month ago
Business Development Research Analyst – Aerospace & Defense
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSentar Inc. is an employee-owned company focused on cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. They are seeking a Business Development Research Analyst to analyze customer needs and competitive dynamics in the Aerospace & Defense sector, providing insights that inform business development strategies.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyIntelligent Systems
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship required
Willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree (or graduate student) in Business, Data Analytics, Political Science, Economics, National Security, Engineering, or related analytical field
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
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 is 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
Company
Sentar Inc.
Sentar, an employee-owned company, is a leading cyber-intelligence solutions provider focused on the National Security sector.
Founded in 1990
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-17Grant
2021-03-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Peter Kiss
CVO/Visionary
Stephen Pratt
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Director of Programs, Cyber Risk & Compliance Sector
Recent News
2025-07-15
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