Typical Tasks
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.
Communicate with customers, competitors, suppliers, professional organizations, or others to stay abreast of industry or business trends.
Maintain library of model documents, templates, or other reusable knowledge assets.
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
Analyze competitive market strategies through analysis of related product, market, or share trends.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Initiative
Persistence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Speaking
Writing
Active Learning
Expected Knowledge
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Common Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.