Associate Director - Business Strategy & Intelligence

Associate Director - Business Strategy & Intelligence

• Washington, District of Columbia

Job ID: R-

Apply prior to the end date: August 29th, 2025

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the .

What you'll be doing The Associate Director of Business Strategy & Intelligence will be responsible for providing strategic planning and analysis support to senior management within Verizon's business organization and manage four Senior Managers. The team manages over 150 requests/year supporting pursuits in excess of $2 billion/year. This role will involve identifying growth opportunities through market research, competitive assessments, and financial modeling; developing go-to-market strategies and partnerships; and supporting the launches of new products and services. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management, product development/management, operations management, or consulting, as well as excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

What we're looking for

• SLED/FED Market Trend Analysis and Recommendations: Recurring analysis of general market and technology trends to identify growth markets, changes in market direction, and technology investments
• Top Account Strategy/Intelligence: In alignment with BD/Account Teams, deliver recurring and real-time analysis of customer budgets, contracting trends, buying patterns, and strategies
• Responsible for key Wireless/Wireline strategy efforts related to E-Rate, Digital Inclusion, Contract RFPs, Analysis of competitive contracts, & Channel Strategy for new wireless connection opportunities, including connected laptops.
• Strategic Account Plans: Lead the baseline intelligence and strategy development in support of BD and Account teams, driving deliverable consistency across SAPs
• Initiative Support: Lead strategy development for critical initiatives (like Digital Inclusion) in support of the Public Sector, including developing intelligence and recommendations
• Opportunity Strategy and Intelligence: Lead strategy discussions in support of BD/Account Teams to deliver recommendations supporting pursuit strategy based on competitive, partnering, and customer/agency intelligence
• Contract Strategy/Expansion: Identify and lead the contract strategy for expanding the VZ footprint onto new contracts

You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

Experience within technology/telecommunications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate complex concepts concisely.

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Knowledge of market research methods, financial modeling techniques, and business intelligence tools.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Proactive approach to problem solving, with willingness to challenge status quo.

Self-motivated and results oriented.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience managing a team of contract specialists within telecommunications and the public sector

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you'll be working When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the .

What you'll be doing The Associate Director of Business Strategy & Intelligence will be responsible for providing strategic planning and analysis support to senior management within Verizon's business organization and manage four Senior Managers. The team manages over 150 requests/year supporting pursuits in excess of $2 billion/year. This role will involve identifying growth opportunities through market research, competitive assessments, and financial modeling; developing go-to-market strategies and partnerships; and supporting the launches of new products and services. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management, product development/management, operations management, or consulting, as well as excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

What we're looking for

• SLED/FED Market Trend Analysis and Recommendations: Recurring analysis of general market and technology trends to identify growth markets, changes in market direction, and technology investments
• Top Account Strategy/Intelligence: In alignment with BD/Account Teams, deliver recurring and real-time analysis of customer budgets, contracting trends, buying patterns, and strategies
• Responsible for key Wireless/Wireline strategy efforts related to E-Rate, Digital Inclusion, Contract RFPs, Analysis of competitive contracts, & Channel Strategy for new wireless connection opportunities, including connected laptops.
• Strategic Account Plans: Lead the baseline intelligence and strategy development in support of BD and Account teams, driving deliverable consistency across SAPs
• Initiative Support: Lead strategy development for critical initiatives (like Digital Inclusion) in support of the Public Sector, including developing intelligence and recommendations
• Opportunity Strategy and Intelligence: Lead strategy discussions in support of BD/Account Teams to deliver recommendations supporting pursuit strategy based on competitive, partnering, and customer/agency intelligence
• Contract Strategy/Expansion: Identify and lead the contract strategy for expanding the VZ footprint onto new contracts

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Experience within technology/telecommunications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate complex concepts concisely.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of market research methods, financial modeling techniques, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, with willingness to challenge status quo.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A degree
• Experience managing a team of contract specialists within telecommunications and the public sector

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you'll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year . click apply for full job details