Research Analyst (Qualitative) - Custom Market Research

Collage Group•Bethesda, MD

8d•$55,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

Collage Group is seeking a Qualitative Research Analyst to join our Custom Insights market research team. This is a multi-functional role conducting custom consumer and market research across multiple segments. As a Research Analyst, you will support key research project execution tasks, including analysis, report writing, project coordination, and recruitment/fielding support. In this role you will also leverage Collage’s intellectual assets, including breakthrough insights, strategies, and best practices to provide a complete picture of America’s fastest-growing, most influential consumers. This is a Market Research position and not a business analyst, UX research, or evaluation research role.

Requirements

1+ years demonstrated experience with market research and analysis, in a professional setting
Experience with qualitative research methods (focus groups, IDIs, bulletin boards, etc.)
Intellectually curious with a passion for research and talking to people
Entrepreneurial spirit, great attitude, and ability to work with tight deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong client service orientation
Equally comfortable in a team environment and with self-directed responsibilities
Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills
Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

quantitative research experience a plus
Experience managing participant recruitment or vendors a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to ensure all project deadlines are met and project logistics are accounted for
Assist in all aspects of research across operational phases throughout the project, including data analysis, slide-building, quality control, fielding support and documentation, etc.
Document client calls and internal meetings, including providing feedback to the relevant projects and ensuring documentation is shared with team for collaboration
Support client deliverables by creating slides, identifying case studies, syndicated data and desk research that lend to the overall insights and narrative
Manage logistics around recruitment, fielding, research scheduling, vendors, etc., including identifying process improvements
Proactively communicate availability/capacity/contributions to the team