Essential Functions:Conduct market research and scouting of commercial and non-traditional industry partners via internet searches, presentations, trade shows, and company engagementsSupport problem curation efforts by engaging with stakeholders to refine requirements and identify root causesDevelop, update, and maintain detailed scouting reports on companies and technologies, including technical capabilities and past performanceContribute to the development of Technology Summary Reports, ensuring data integrity and actionable insightsAssist with the preparation of Showcase materials, including company scouting and screens, vendor coordination, and capability briefsProvide analytic support for customer briefings, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and Integrated Project Team (IPT) deliverablesMaintain currency with emerging technologies, market trends, and defense innovation initiativesCollaborate with Technology Strategy Managers, Project Managers, and SMEs to ensure scouting results align with customer needsRepresent SBCC Defense in industry-facing engagements, scouting for emerging technologies potentially relevant to our customers needsEnsure scouting activities are aligned with internal stakeholders and customer prioritiesOther duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelor's and/or associate's degree in a related field or equivalent work experienceA minimum of 3-5 years of experience in research, analysis, or technology scoutingExperience working on cross-functional project teamsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and administrative skillsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with US military and civilian staff personnel, and DoD contractorsFamiliarity with DoD acquisition programs and SBIR/STTR ecosystem Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityAdvanced Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt,, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Prosci Change Management, Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Strategic Leadership Training, DAWIA, CPI, Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM), or Defense Innovation/Acquisition University (DIU/DAU) coursesKnowledge / Experience with business and/or marketing practicesKnowledge / Experience with developing government contract proposalsFamiliarity with contracts, legal, and financial management2+ years Government acquisition / contract project experienceFamiliarity with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 50002 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System) and other related DAWIA education Supervisor Responsibilities: N/A Work Environment: Remote Physical Demands: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Summary: The Technology Analyst supports SBCC Defense's Technology Scouting & Vetting (TS&V) mission by conducting continuous scouting, research, report writing, and market analysis to identify technologies for customers.