Research Analyst

**Location:** United States (Remote) **Duration:** Through March 2027 **Hours:** Part-time **Overview** A U.S.-based innovation support firm is seeking two Research Analysts to support a technology landscape study for a federal space agency. The study will map U.S. small businesses developing technologies for a future lunar surface base and examine their government funding and investor activity. This is a remote, part-time engagement contingent on contract award. **Key Responsibilities** - Search federal award databases (SBIR.gov, USAspending, SAM.gov), company websites, patents, and news to identify relevant small businesses - Build accurate company profiles covering technology, company size, location, funding awards, and investors - Track awards from NASA and other agencies (DoD, DOE, NSF, and others) - Flag roadblocks and trends for the Research Lead - Maintain the research database with clean, sourced, and consistent data **Required Qualifications** - 2+ years in research, market analysis, business intelligence, or a similar field - Experience working with public data sources - Careful attention to detail and sources, with strong spreadsheet skills - Must be based in the United States **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with SBIR/STTR or federal contracts data - Interest in or background with aerospace, engineering, or technology topics **Work Location & Requirements** - Independent contractor (1099), fixed fee - Remote, part-time position - Engagement through March 2027 - Contingent on contract award