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At Forrester, we’re trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That’s why we’re always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We’re proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future.
About This Role:
The Researcher conducts research and writes about strategy and technology topics within their team’s coverage area. This person produces powerful presentations and other deliverables, supports team processes, and contributes to client inquiries and advisory. This individual works as the right-hand person to the analysts they support and acts as a thought partner while discovering the topics that are of most interest to them and working toward developing their own subject matter expertise. Depending on expertise and interest, the successful candidate may also manage research survey, ensuring high-quality data analysis and reporting for team and client-facing deliverables. With analyst leadership and partnership, the Researcher may be client-facing as their knowledge and confidence increases.
Job Description:
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Help analysts conduct research, analyze findings, write research reports, and produce presentations.
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Design and conduct interviews and surveys to gain insight into the practices and priorities of business and technology leaders in their team’s areas of coverage.
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Manage projects and coordinate resources to accomplish team goals.
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Assist the research team in interfacing with Forrester sales, marketing, and editorial teams.
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Explore opportunities for cross-team collaboration by mining Forrester research published by other teams and proactively discussing planned research.
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Lead and partner with analysts and research analytics to conduct statistical analysis on Forrester’s primary and secondary data.
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Design and conduct surveys and interviews to gain insight into the practices and priorities of senior business leaders across industries.
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Serve as a first-line resource for research teams within the group to provide data collection, analysis, and usage of best practices.
Job Requirements:
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A strong academic record; a BA/BS degree in analytics, statistics, economics, sociology, or psychology is relevant but not required.
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At least two years of experience with research, analytics market research, or consulting.
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Proficiency in quantitative data collection or analysis using tools such as Qualtrics, SPSS, R, or other data analysis software strongly preferred.
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Superior verbal and written communication; excellent command of the English language and impeccable report writing.
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Strong organizational skills and prioritization; the ability to manage schedules and multitask under tight deadlines.
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Sense of work autonomy and collaboration as part of a global research team.
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Great analysis, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
We’re a network of knowledge and experience leading to richer, fuller careers. Here, we’re always learning. Whether you want to hone your strengths or discover new ones, Forrester is the place to go for it. It’s a place where everyone is given the tools, support, and runway they need to go far. We’ll be right there beside you, every step of the way.
Let’s be bold, together.
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