Senior Research Consultant – Technology, Market, Company & Industry Intelligence EA

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers. Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers. Position : Senior Research Consultant – Technology, Market, Company & Industry Intelligence Location : Berlin, Munich, Bonn or Meckenheim (You can choose one of these locations to work from) Field : Defence Type : Full-time/80% remote Project Environment The role is part of a research and intelligence function responsible for conducting high-quality IT, technology, market, company and industry research, including research relating to security-sensitive and defence-oriented sectors. The function systematically identifies, evaluates, analyses and structures information from internal and external sources. Its research results are used to prepare executive briefings, strategic analyses and decision-making materials for management, specialist departments and customer projects. The team also supports enterprise search and AI-enabled knowledge and information systems by providing high-quality, structured and traceable information. This creates a reliable foundation for developing data-, knowledge- and AI-based solutions. Research forms the core of the position. The Senior Research Consultant independently handles complex research assignments and works across subject areas regardless of the consultant's individual specialisation. The role combines four main intelligence disciplines: Technology Intelligence Market Intelligence Company Intelligence Industry Intelligence Responsibilities Independently conduct complex IT, technology, market, company and industry research. Identify, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from heterogeneous internal and external sources. Assess the reliability, relevance, timeliness and limitations of information sources. Resolve contradictory or incomplete information through structured source comparison and validation. Respond to short-term information requests and prepare rapid executive briefings. Conduct in-depth research projects for management, specialist departments and customer assignments. Produce clear, traceable and decision-relevant findings. Prepare executive briefings, decision papers, benchmarks and management presentations. Design, plan and lead one or more research or consulting projects. Define research objectives, work packages, methodologies, timelines and deliverables. Coordinate research activities with interdisciplinary stakeholders. Present research findings to management committees, specialist teams and project stakeholders. Develop and maintain reusable research methodologies, templates and analytical assets. Establish structured source libraries and recurring research processes. Contribute subject-matter expertise to decision-making boards and management meetings. Ensure that research outputs are accurate, understandable and suitable for executive decision-making. Technology Intelligence Responsibilities Monitor and analyse technological developments and emerging technologies. Assess technology providers, solutions, capabilities and use cases. Evaluate technology maturity and readiness. Analyse the possible impact of technologies on organisations, markets and business models. Develop technology landscapes and technology maps. Compare providers according to technical capabilities and market positioning. Analyse technology ecosystems, partnerships and investment priorities. Examine the use of artificial intelligence and software-engineering tools. Identify relevant technology trends, opportunities and risks. Market Intelligence Responsibilities Analyse markets, market structures and market developments. Assess market size, growth potential and future development. Analyse provider landscapes and competitive dynamics. Identify key market participants, entry barriers and strategic trends. Compare products, services, business models and market positioning. Conduct competitive and provider analyses. Prepare market maps and competitor profiles. Evaluate market opportunities and risks for strategic decision-making. Company Intelligence Responsibilities Conduct targeted analyses of individual companies. Examine corporate strategies and business models. Analyse product and service portfolios. Assess investments, partnerships and acquisition activities. Evaluate technologies, competencies and organisational capabilities. Review management statements and strategic communications. Analyse organisational developments and market positioning. Examine software-engineering capabilities and the use of AI tools. Compare companies and competitors using transparent assessment criteria. Prepare company profiles and company-intelligence reports. Industry Intelligence Responsibilities Analyse industry structures and industry developments. Examine industry value chains and relevant ecosystems. Assess technological, economic and regulatory developments. Identify industry-specific opportunities, risks and transformation drivers. Compare industry participants, suppliers and service providers. Analyse the impact of emerging technologies on industries and value chains. Prepare industry analyses, benchmarks and strategic outlooks. Required Qualifications Master's degree, diploma or doctorate in a relevant discipline, including: Computer Science Business Informatics Business or Economics Engineering Technology Management Innovation Management Political Science Economic Geography Natural Sciences A comparable discipline A doctorate in a relevant discipline is advantageous but not mandatory. German language skills at CEFR C1 level. English language skills at CEFR B2 level. Required Intelligence and Analytical Expertise The candidate must demonstrate practical experience in at least three of the following four areas: Technology Intelligence Market Intelligence Company Intelligence Industry Intelligence The candidate must also have experience producing professional research and analytical outputs, such as: Executive briefings Decision papers Market analyses Technology analyses Company analyses Provider analyses Competitive analyses Industry analyses Benchmarks Required Professional Experience The candidate should have: At least five years of professional experience independently conducting research, intelligence and analytical assignments. At least three years of experience conducting IT, technology or technology-intelligence analyses. At least three years of experience analysing markets, market developments, provider landscapes or competitive dynamics. At least three years of experience conducting company intelligence and corporate analysis. At least two years of experience analysing industries, value chains and technological, economic or regulatory developments. At least three years of experience preparing professional research products for management and specialist decision-makers. At least five years of experience systematically researching, evaluating and synthesising heterogeneous information sources. At least three years of experience independently delivering complex research assignments for management, internal customers or client projects. At least two years of experience preparing competitive analyses, provider comparisons, corporate comparisons or benchmarks. At least one year of experience developing or improving reusable research methods, templates, source structures or analytical assets. The required experience must represent continuous and substantive involvement rather than occasional or isolated participation. Typical Deliverables Executive briefings Strategic decision papers Technology maps Market maps Company-intelligence profiles Competitor profiles Market analyses Technology assessments Provider analyses Competitive analyses Industry analyses Value-chain analyses Benchmarks Comparative studies Research reports Reusable research methods Research templates Source structures Research and knowledge assets Research and Analytical Skills Desk research Primary and secondary research Source identification Source validation Information-quality assessment Data and information synthesis Comparative analysis Competitive intelligence Provider benchmarking Company profiling Market sizing and market analysis Technology assessment Industry and value-chain analysis Executive communication Management decision support Research-method development Research knowledge management Personal Competencies Highly analytical and structured working style. Ability to derive traceable findings from complex and heterogeneous information. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to prepare research results precisely and appropriately for management audiences. High degree of independence and strong prioritisation skills. Ability to manage several research assignments in parallel. Ability to respond effectively to urgent and short-term information requests. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary research and project teams. Critical judgement and strong source-evaluation skills. Ability to handle contradictory, incomplete or uncertain information. Strong audience and results orientation. Ability to condense extensive findings into executive-level messages. Ability to familiarise oneself quickly with new technologies, markets, companies and industries. Working Conditions Approximately 80% of the work may be performed remotely. Business travel of up to 20% of working time may be required. Travel may be undertaken by private car, rental vehicle, train or public transport according to the applicable travel policy. Candidate profiles must include nationality information. Applicable security-related nationality and country restrictions must be observed. Eligibility for assignment in a security-sensitive environment must be confirmed before deployment. Application and Evidence Requirements Applications should include a detailed CV and relevant project references. Each project reference should include: Industry Project title Brief project description Duration of the candidate's assignment Detailed description of responsibilities and activities Intelligence disciplines covered Research methodologies used Sources and information types evaluated Analytical deliverables produced Management or stakeholder groups supported Research methods, templates or assets developed Any time-limited certificates submitted as evidence must remain valid at the time of application. Equivalent evidence may be accepted where comparability to the required qualification can be demonstrated. What we offer: International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results. German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills. Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment. Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills. Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere. Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance. Note: Travel expenses for on-site interviews are covered by the candidates themselves