Researcher

O.C. Tanner•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

O.C. Tanner is seeking a Researcher to join the O.C. Tanner Institute. Reporting to the Manager of Research and Assessment, this role is responsible for designing and executing research projects, performing advanced statistical analyses, and translating findings into compelling insights that inform clients, products, and thought leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a curious and analytically rigorous professional who enjoys combining quantitative and qualitative research with storytelling and strategic business insight.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social science discipline with quantitative and qualitative research training
Experience analyzing survey data
3+ years of primary research experience, including statistical modeling
Strong business acumen
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
Proficiency with statistical analysis software; Stata is preferred
Willingness to travel to research sites as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced statistical methods, including: Predictive modeling, Unsupervised learning, Decision trees, Random forests

Responsibilities

Lead primary research on intellectual property assets, as well as various internal and external reports. Produce additional research deliverables as needed
Collect data using survey research, in-depth interviews, focus groups, secondary research, and other methodologies
Perform statistical analyses including, but not limited to: Crosstabulations, Correlations, Regressions, Random forests, Additional predictive and exploratory models
Contribute original research, analysis, and writing for global trend and thought leadership reports
Develop research briefs for internal distribution
Develop compelling, data-driven narratives with actionable insights and effective visualizations
Serve as a trusted subject matter expert and advisor to internal stakeholders and external clients