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Competitive Intelligence Lead, Senior

Bloomberg Industry Group
parental leave
United States, Virginia, Arlington
1801 South Bell Street (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2025
The Senior Competitive Intelligence Leader will be responsible for developing and executing a sophisticated competitive intelligence (Cl) function, informing executive decision-making, and driving strategic differentiation. This individual will apply advanced research methodologies, experimental frameworks, and analytics to uncover industry trends, competitor strategies, and market opportunities. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in B2B industries, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to influence senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Competitive Intelligence Strategy: Architect and lead a best-in-class Cl function, aligning intelligence efforts with corporate strategy, product development, and go to-market initiatives. Market & Competitive Research: Conduct deep-dive research into competitor activities, business models, customer insights, pricing strategies, M&A trends, and market disruptions. Experimental Analysis & Testing: Design and execute competitive experiments, scenario modeling, and market simulations to validate hypotheses and guide business decisions. Analytics & Data Synthesis: Leverage advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data visualization to distill key insights from large and complex datasets. Executive Reporting & Advisory: Develop high-impact deliverables, including executive briefings, whitepapers, and strategy ptaybooks, to inform leadership on market dynamics. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Strategy teams to embed intelligence into critical business processes. Early Warning System: Establish and maintain a proactive competitive monitoring system that identifies risks, emerging threats, and white-space opportunities. Thought Leadership: Serve as an internal expert on competitive trends, providing recommendations that drive differentiation and market leadership. Key Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in competitive intelligence, strategic research, market intelligence, or related functions within a B2B environment. Deep expertise in research methodologies, hypothesis-driven analysis, and experimental design. Strong proficiency in analytics, including working with data visualization toots (Tableau, Power Bl) and advanced modeling techniques. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience delivering intelligence briefings at the C-suite level. Track record of influencing strategic decisions through data-backed recommendations. Experience working in highly competitive and dynamic industries such as technology, Saas, financial services, or enterprise solutions is a plus. Master's degree in Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field preferred. Equal Opportunity Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group's policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law ("Protected Characteristic"). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics ("Discrimination").