Technology Innovation Analyst - 34450-5744

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**South Western Communications**

South Western Communications, SWC, is one trusted source for

communication, physical security and life safety solutions to meet the

needs of Healthcare, Education, Detention and Commercial customers. We

utilize a consultative approach to conduct an in-depth needs analysis,

enabling our customers to fulfill their mission critical processes. We

continuously research and select only the best-in class product

collection. We utilize these products to create an integrated solution

with your goals and needs in mind, ensuring satisfaction and flawless

integration. At SWC, we strive to exceed your expectations and invest

the time and resources into every job because we care about our

customers.

**Title: Technology Innovation Analyst**

**Reports to: Director of Technology Innovation**

**Class: Full-Time**

**Type: Salary**

Department Overview

• The Technology Innovation Team is responsible for continuously
  
  

evaluating vendors, solutions, and products to ensure they best meet the

needs of SWC and SWC\'s client partners. In collaboration with other

internal departments, information is gathered and used to help determine

opportunities for new technology/product solutions. The Innovation team

is responsible for researching and pursuing these new solutions through

vendor relationships or custom solution builds. The Innovation Team

conducts strenuous testing of technology solutions and products within

our lab environment to ensure deficiencies, defects, or limitations are

found prior to market release.**

Position Overview

• The primary function of the Technology Innovation Analyst is to
  
  

conduct technical research on approved technology initiatives. This

research will include product demonstrations with vendors/manufacturers,

determination of software & equipment needed for onsite lab evaluation &

testing, installation & configuration of solution within the SWC

innovation labs, testing, and thorough documentation of these efforts

and associated outcomes. This role will also assist in identifying,

evaluating and recommending emerging technologies that can drive

innovation and create opportunities for the organization. This role will

actively lead or participate in testing/validation experiments within

the innovation lab environments.**

• As part of the innovation research, Analyst will be expected to deploy
  
  

new technology solutions within the lab environment as needed. This may

require oversight of vendor resources performing work, assisting third

party resources with setup/configuration tasks, or solely completing

technical tasks for deployment.**

• Occasionally, there will be a need for the Innovation Analyst to
  
  

present information to current or prospective clients. This may be a

coordinated effort with SWC Account Executives, Account Managers,

tradeshows, etc. The Innovation Analyst will be expected to have

pertinent information prepared along with an understanding of the

presentation content.**

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a sound technical understanding of existing
  
  

technology solutions and associated products within the product

portfolio.**

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies that can improve
  
  

existing technologies, increase efficiency and create new revenue

streams.**

• Conduct research and analysis to identify technology trends,
  
  

industry best practices and competitor strategies.**

• Work closely with internal team members to understand innovative
  
  

ideas, technical challenges, and opportunities for product or process

improvement.**

• Work closely with external partners, including technology vendors,
  
  

startups and academic institutions, to identify and evaluate new

technology solutions.**

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, attend industry events
  
  

and conference, and participate in innovation communities.**

• Create and maintain documentation supporting the research, testing
  
  

and results of efforts driven by the Innovation Team.**

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science,
  
  

Information Technology, Innovation Management).**

• 3+ years of experience in technology innovation, product management
  
  

or related fields.**

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
  
  

assess complex technology challenges and recommend effective

solutions.**

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to
  
  

work effectively in cross-functional teams and present complex

information to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.**

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage
  
  

multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.**

• Familiarity**