Senior Insights Analyst

Summary

Join Penta, a global data-driven solutions company, as a Senior Research & Insights Analyst. You will deliver mixed-methods research and insights to drive client business decisions. Responsibilities include designing and implementing research approaches, translating data into actionable strategies, and presenting findings to elite clients. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in research methodologies, and excellent communication abilities. Ideal candidates possess experience in public or international affairs and a collaborative mindset. Penta offers a competitive salary, excellent healthcare benefits, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.

Requirements

• A thorough understanding of the steps, approach, and research methodologies and the ability to drive the entire process from scoping to completion
• Strong data & analytical skills & track record of delivery
• Attention to detail and accuracy of output
• Adept with sound data visualization skills
• Strategic understanding; the ability to connect data, analytics, and high-level thinking
• Ability to present complex information clearly and professionally to a variety of audiences
• Ability to multi-task and work cross-functionally to prioritize, schedule and work to deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing research, Statistics, Math, or a related field required
• Experience or a strong interest in public and/or international affairs, policy, advocacy, or political research
• 3-5 years’ of experience in research
• You have 3-5 years of work experience in an elite client-facing role
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and related computer software packages
• Penta requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with the exception of any legally recognized exemptions

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into research steps (e.g., design and structure questionnaires, moderate focus groups, etc. to provide compelling and useful data that will inform key decisions)
• Devise and evaluate methods for data collection
• Construct qualitative and quantitative custom research projects
• Work cross-functionally to build relevant primary research collection tools for customers
• Support client research needs and contribute innovative ideas and relevant solutions that exceed client expectations upon delivery
• With advice and oversight from senior staff, participate in survey design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, and preparation of analytic reports and presentations
• Manage projects across multiple client accounts simultaneously and manage the time accordingly
• Proactively manage senior staff and research operations by making sure the project stays on schedule and provide regular updates regarding project status
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research projects and subject matter by conducting secondary research as part of informing each research engagement
• Analyze data and identify relevant trends and insights; Simplify complex data into a user-friendly format, such as graphs, charts, and other visual aids
• Apply critical thinking skills to translate information into actionable intelligence
• Preparing and presenting reports to elite clients and management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex global research and/or tracking research a plus
• You have an insatiable curiosity and a passion to learn, and you thrive in situations where you can bring clarity to ambiguous and multi-faceted problems
• You’re naturally inquisitive and a real influencer amongst your peers
• You have a collaborative mindset and the ability to mobilize resources
• You’re entrepreneurial: you understand how to manage and grow relationships and gain quick credibility
• You are curious, inquisitive, proactive, organized, and methodical. You like to use substantiated data to both identify and solve problems, rather than trust your gut alone

Benefits

• Benefits include United Healthcare HSA and PPO options, dental, vision, PTO, FSA, life insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and retirement plans including employer match
• Competitive salary and compensation structure
• Excellent health care benefits, with 100% of individual employee and 50% of dependent health premiums covered
• Competitive retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Frequent firm-wide social events, networking activities, and educational opportunities
• Excellent environment for learning and growth
• Monthly stipend for cell phone