Senior Analyst Relations Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Cook up analyst briefings, inquiries, and follow-up activities across firms (Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and others).
• Own the scheduling, logistics, and tracking of these engagements.
• Handle RFI/RFP submissions and accompanying documents for major analyst evaluations (Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, IDC MarketScape).
• Prep briefing materials and strategic narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track and report on AR program impact and health: pipeline influence, briefing cadence, evaluation timelines, and analyst relationship status.
• Synthesize analyst research, evaluation outcomes, and market commentary into actionable insights for GTM, product, and executive teams.
• Partner with the team’s competitive intelligence leads to translate analyst-sourced intelligence into competitive positioning and sales enablement materials.
• Present analyst insights and strategic recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in analyst relations, competitive intelligence, product marketing, or a related field, with at least 1–2 years of hands-on analyst relations experience.
• Familiarity with analyst firm engagement models (Gartner, Forrester, IDC), including inquiry processes, briefings, and evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with polished, executive-facing professionalism.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams in fast-moving environments.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities and market dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GRC or adjacent enterprise technology markets.
• Experience working within high-growth SaaS organizations.
• Willingness and aptitude to adopt AI-enabled workflows for research, synthesis, reporting, and market monitoring.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

• AI fluent: Actively experiments with AI tools to work smarter. Sees AI as a force multiplier, not a novelty.
• Collaborative and proactive: Drives initiatives forward independently while keeping stakeholders informed. Not afraid to flag risks or propose a better approach.
• Execution-first mindset: Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with the detailed, operational work that keeps an AR program running.
• Intellectually curious: Strong interest in technology markets, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends. Asks why, not just what.
• Analytical and research-oriented: Connects disparate information into clear points of view and actionable recommendations.