Sr. Intelligence Analyst

Do you have the natural curiosity to deep dive into research to find perspectives to answer key business questions? Do you have the analytical ability to digest large amounts of information, confidently develop meaningful theories and insights? Do you have direct experience in competitive intelligence (a must have) & business acumen to then deliver your insights/predictions to industry leaders on the future of their business? If so, we'd like to talk with you!

This role is part of the WatchDesk which is a team of full-time analysts and economists that specialize in secondary data collection by monitoring hundreds of sources to provide unprecedented context and insights for our clients. A plus for this role is having experience or familiarity with Food (restaurant), Healthcare (vision care, pharma, surgical devices), or Finance (banking, insurance).

We have a Work from Anywhere environment so working remotely and/or from our Cincinnati office is an option. This position is not eligible for a US visa or employment sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication - Regularly interact with clients and CRLs to understand business objectives and deliver updates on intelligence developments.
• Collaboration - Collaborate with intel analysts, CRLs and clients to provide tools for understanding market issues, anticipating challenges, and leveraging opportunities.
• Cognitive Skills -Develop content for thought leadership platforms, conference speeches, client board meetings, and strategic planning workshops.
• Intelligence Interpretation - Synthesize qualitative, quantitative, and secondary data to test hypotheses and create compelling deliverables.
• Intelligence Reporting & Delivery - Proficiently draft reports, develop presentations, and present findings to executive audiences.

Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 8 years in general professional experience successfully consulting with stakeholders, developing intel and briefing decision makers. Also, a minimum of 4 years of formal training in competitive intelligence, analysis and reporting; a graduate degree in Applied Intelligence would be nice to have.
• Outstanding interpersonal and client management skills.
• Naturally curious and inquisitive leader able to train and mentor others.
• Strong analytic skills and the ability to contextualize information.
• Ability to integrate observations on news, current events, or trends in the United States and around the world with primary and secondary intel findings.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with extensive experience writing reports, developing presentations, and briefing senior leaders.
• Proven ability to synthesize and present information into compelling, actionable findings.
• Desire to develop personally and professionally by constantly seeking new insights, skills, educational opportunities, and training.
• Must have meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently to generate high-quality, stand-alone work.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office.

About Us

The Directions Group is a strategic insights firm helping businesses grow, innovate, and differentiate themselves in the marketplace through integrated intelligence. Our team of expert advisors' partner with clients to design custom solutions that uncover the dynamic, human-centric insights that drive business outcomes. We offer expertise across a range of industries, including restaurants, agriculture, health and wellness, technology, financial services, and consumer-packaged goods. The Directions Group is a privately held firm based in Cincinnati, Ohio, conducting work globally.

Directions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including disability/vets.