Job Description:
IDC

Research Intern

US-MA-Needham

Job ID: 2024-5329
Type: Intern (Full Time)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
IDC

Overview

IDC's Global Research Operations group is seeking an Operations and Transformation Intern who will be part of team that is responsible for improving internal research processes, creating solutions to elevate the research analyst working environment and satisfaction, and supporting all levels of IDC's global research organization.

Reporting to the General Manager and Group VP of Global Research Operations as well as the Vice President, Business Transformation, the Operations and Transformation Intern will work on a variety of projects with company-wide and global visibility in comprehensive, 10-week paid summer internship program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operations within the context of the technology market research industry.

We are seeking an individual who is self-driven and enjoys working in an environment where collaboration is vital and working with data is a passion. The ideal candidate will be multi-talented in data analysis and have a deep satisfaction in solving for the required business tracking metrics and discovering data unknowns.

At IDC, you will receive valuable mentorship from experienced professionals. Join us to gain valuable experience that will set you up for success in your business career!

This role is located in our Needham, MA office with a hybrid work schedule.

Why IDC?

IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for four consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and maintain information from a variety of sources, such as databases, financial models and tools, and other internal systems.
• Understand business processes and integration points of various internal IDC systems that serve as sources for raw data in analysis and methodologies.
• Analyze various research processes for areas of improvement and optimization, which can be impactful to various financial metrics and making pertinent recommendations.
• Assist with or lead the implementation of improvements to business processes.
• Apply lessons learned and best practices to continually improve and update reporting and methodologies.
• Communicate on a regular basis with all stakeholders to ensure everybody is aligned towards the same goal, as well as understand the data and methodologies used in delivering the analysis.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate students in analytical degrees such as Business Analytics.
• Interest in process transformation and operational excellence.
• Interest in gaining experience in the professional services industry.
• Strong data analytical skills and a creative mindset to achieve the responsibilities associated with recommending, developing, and deploying methodologies and quantitative measures.
• Excellent communication skills to present analysis, recommendations, methodologies, and conclusions to a varied audience in an understandable and nontechnical way.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interface with all levels of the organization on project goals and progress.
• Ability to balance different projects successfully.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel with knowledge of and experience with Office 365 products and emerging features.
• Ability to collaborate successfully across a global team.

About IDC: International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,300 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.

At IDC, Inc., we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected compensation, depending on education level, is between $22-$25/hour for undergrads and $30-35/hour for graduate students.

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