Head of Analyst Relations

Armada Armada · Enterprise · Bellevue, Sunset Corporate, Headquarters +1 · S&M - Marketing

This role focuses on managing analyst relations for Armada, a company providing AI infrastructure for the edge. The Head of Analyst Relations will be responsible for developing and executing an AR strategy, managing analyst engagements, leading participation in key industry evaluations like Gartner Magic Quadrants and Forrester Waves, building relationships with analysts, and collaborating with internal teams to shape narratives and position Armada's products and strategy. The role requires extensive experience in analyst relations within the tech industry and a strong ability to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling stories.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop & Execute Analyst Relations Strategy: Design and implement an AR strategy that drives Armada’s visibility, credibility, and success in key analyst research reports including Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, IDC MarketScapes, etc
  2. Manage Analyst Engagements: Coordinate all aspects of analyst engagement, including briefings, inquiries, evaluations, and submissions. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials and responses.
  3. Lead MQ & Wave Participation: Serve as the primary lead for Magic Quadrant and Wave submissions — gathering required content, storytelling, messaging, customer references, and internal preparation. Ensure Armada’s narrative and positioning aligns with business objectives and analyst expectations.
  4. Build Relationships: Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with key industry analysts at Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and other influential firms. Act as the primary point of contact for analyst interactions.
  5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Communications, GTM, Sales, and Executive teams to gather insights, align on messaging, prepare spokespeople, and integrate analyst feedback into product and GTM strategy

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of industry analyst relations experience in high-growth, enterprise, or SaaS technology environments
  • solid track record of managing analyst evaluations like Gartner Magic Quadrants and Forrester Waves (or equivalent)
  • Proven ability to translate complex products and technical capabilities into clear, compelling narratives tailored for analyst audiences
  • Deep relationships with key analysts and demonstrated ability to build credibility and trust
  • Experience working with product, marketing, communications, and executive teams to align AR efforts with broader business goals
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation and executive briefing capabilities
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex submission cycles

Nice to have

  • Experience in B2B enterprise software, cloud, cybersecurity, AI or related tech sectors
  • History of successful positioning in top-tier analyst research and competitive differentiation
  • Experience leveraging analyst insights to influence product roadmaps or go-to-market strategies

What the JD emphasized

  • Gartner Magic Quadrants
  • Forrester Waves
  • key industry evaluations