Senior Analyst
About The Position
Lux Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst to define and shape its research agenda by identifying new coverage areas, cross-cutting themes, and long-term strategic priorities aligned with client executive needs. The role involves conceiving and leading thematic and flagship research programs, including Lux Inspire Reports, and introducing novel analytical frameworks to guide executive decision-making. The Senior Analyst will develop executive-level research and strategic insight that reframes how clients evaluate innovation, risk, and opportunity. This position requires leading high-stakes client inquiry discussions across multiple innovation domains, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client leadership. Collaboration with sales and consulting teams is essential to support business growth, direct sales efforts, and scope complex, strategic consulting engagements. The role also involves representing Lux as a recognized thought leader through speaking engagements, press interactions, and high-visibility publications. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will edit, coach, and elevate research produced by Analysts and RAs to ensure team-wide quality, insight, and consistency with Lux standards. Leadership responsibilities include leading teams and managing direct reports by overseeing hiring, training, performance evaluation, and professional development, as applicable. The Senior Analyst will also lead internal initiatives that improve research operations, analytical frameworks, and cross-team collaboration. International and domestic travel up to 10% of the time is required based on project needs. Telecommuting is permitted.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Energy Science, Material Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or a directly related field plus three (3) years of industrial processes experience.
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Energy Science, Material Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or a directly related field plus five (5) years of industrial processes experience.
- Three (3) years of experience with Water & Wastewater Management.
- Three (3) years of experience with Energy & Electrochemical Systems.
- Three (3) years of experience with Materials Science & Chemistry.
- Three (3) years of experience with Mining & Metals Extraction.
- Three (3) years of experience with Technoeconomic Modeling & Market Sizing.
- Three (3) years of experience with Technology Assessment & Competitive Analysis.
- Three (3) years of experience with Regulatory Knowledge in water, energy, industrial policies across US, EU, and Asia.
- Three (3) years of experience with Quantitative & Analytical Skills including mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and data interpretation.
- Three (3) years of experience with Software & Programming Skills including Excel, C++, R, and ArcGIS.
Responsibilities
- Define and shape Lux’s research agenda by identifying new coverage areas, cross-cutting themes, and long-term strategic priorities aligned with client executive needs.
- Conceive and lead thematic and flagship research programs, including Lux Inspire Reports, introducing novel analytical frameworks to guide executive decision-making.
- Develop executive-level research and strategic insight that reframes how clients evaluate innovation, risk, and opportunity.
- Lead high-stakes client inquiry discussions across multiple innovation domains, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client leadership.
- Collaborate with sales and consulting teams to support business growth, direct sales efforts, and scope complex, strategic consulting engagements.
- Represent Lux as a recognized thought leader through speaking engagements, press interactions, and high-visibility publications.
- Edit, coach, and elevate research produced by Analysts and RAs to ensure team-wide quality, insight, and consistency with Lux standards.
- Lead teams and manage direct reports by overseeing hiring, training, performance evaluation, and professional development, as applicable.
- Lead internal initiatives that improve research operations, analytical frameworks, and cross-team collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
