Job Description:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks an experienced Senior Market Research Analyst to collect, assimilate, and interpret market share data in order to identify changes in technologies to effectively identify current and future trends in support of the customer.

This position performs a variety of tasks and provides consultation on complex projects. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

The Senior Market Research Analyst focuses on gathering and analyzing data from all classification levels to produce results, which are then presented back to the customer in an easy-to-understand way and then make recommendations to the customer based on the research. This individual will work with a multidisciplinary team including computer science subject matter experts, engineers, scientists, and software developers, to deliver end-to-end solutions that address customer requirements.

The Senior Analyst will manage and organize products and data through different platforms to include Wiki-type pages and SharePoint to support Knowledge Management of the program.

Senior Market Research Analyst PRIMARY Responsibilities:

• Perform Market Analysis – Examine new and existing market segments to quantify market activity. Track major industry trends and suppliers in various market segments, including mergers and acquisitions, technology transitions, and industrial equipment consumption.


• Compile and store data and products utilizing Wiki-style pages and SharePoint in accordance with office's Knowledge Management Plan.


• Devise and evaluate methods for collecting data, such as surveys, focus groups, questionnaires, and opinion polls.


• Use data collected to author reports and forecasts through charts, graphs, and other visual means.


• Interpret the data collected; organize information into statistical tables and reports.


• Create a visual of industry trends and organizations to assist development efforts.

Senior Market Research Analyst Security Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizen Required.


• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (Active Secret or TS Preferred as a Top Secret clearance with SCI is required for this position).

Senior Market Research Analyst Required Experience:

• BS Degree in Business, Math, or Science along with 7-9 years of experience or equivalent professional experience (at least 13 years) will be considered for talented candidates without a degree.


• Experience in market research and supporting business strategy and product/market expansion initiatives.


• Strong quantitative and qualitative research experience in technology industries.


• Must have experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel as well as proficiency with statistical software and survey design software (WinCross, SAS, and Market Sight).


• Experience working in global organizations with success in collaborating across functions and regions.


• Strong data analytic, public speaking, reporting, editing, and project management skills.


• Solid networking and relationship management skills.


• Strong critical thinking skills to assess all available information and determine the marketing strategy that is best for the customer.


• Solid problem-solving, analysis, and critical thinking skills to effectively translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations for business leaders.


• Ability to cope with fast-paced and pressured work as well as flexibility to switch focus area(s) based on customer requirements.


• Must be able to multitask and manage multiple projects with a quick turnaround.

Senior Market Research Analyst Preferred:

• BS or PhD in Business, Math, or Science. 


• 10 years + experience.


• Background working with the United States Special Operations Command or supporting units.


• Familiarity and/or training in marketing, research methods, and statistics.

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,500 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. Around ARA you are equally likely to hear a conversation about Kubernetes clusters as you are a debate on merits of a reverse polish notation (RPN) calculator!

While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary (DOE), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), benefits package, relocation opportunities, and a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.  The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

ARA is passionate about inclusion and diversity in our workplace. In 2018 40% of our new employees voluntarily self-identified as protected veterans. (Source-AAP EOY 2018 Veterans Data Collection Report). Additionally, the Southeast Division looks not only for the right skills, but also for a cultural fit. We seek colleagues who will contribute to the unique culture that makes ARA such a great place to work. Some of the social impact aspects we have implemented at our division include monthly get-togethers, team outings to local baseball games in the summer, board game lunches, holiday party, corn hole tournaments, chili cook-offs and so on. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.

Experience

Required

• 7 - 9 years: Relevant Work Experience

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Business or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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