Conduct in-depth external research, including competitor organizational mapping, geographic talent availability, compensation benchmarking, and skill trend analysis across AEC and adjacent industries.
Identify emerging talent and capability risks and opportunities tied to the enterprise growth plan; produce capability heatmaps and tiered target lists that translate ambiguous business questions into precise recommendations.
Build and deliver executive-ready narratives that combine internal signal with external market intelligence to inform workforce planning and business decisions.
Help to build bench strength for future leadership needs, identifying and nurturing high-potential external talent well ahead of open roles.
Execute best-in-class talent mappings for niche, competitive roles spanning technical disciplines, project leadership, and corporate functions.
Partner with sourcing teams, recruiters, TA leadership, and hiring leaders to translate business goals into targeted sourcing strategies and prospect management approaches that strengthen long-term pipelines.
Assist and actively participate in developing and maintain directional dashboards and talent visibility tools that surface trends, measure effectiveness, and guide strategic pivots.
Leverage AI, LLMs, and automation to enhance research speed, personalization, and depth—evaluating new technologies, testing workflows, and scaling what works across the global TA function.

10+ years of experience in Talent Intelligence, Market Insights, Executive Research, Workforce Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Sourcing, or People Analytics
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership decisions and shape strategic direction in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Proven track record delivering talent maps and market intelligence products for complex, technical, or specialized functional areas
Advanced Boolean, OSINT, and AI-assisted research techniques
Strong storytelling, leadership communication, and narrative-building capability

Senior Talent Intelligence, Market Research Specialist

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