Senior Research Analyst, Digital & Insights

FTI Consulting • Washington, DC

21d • $84,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Research Analyst for its Corporate Positioning & Insights practice, specifically within the primary research team. This role will be based in Washington D.C., New York City, or Chicago. The Senior Research Analyst will support research logistics and analysis, and will often manage smaller projects. Key responsibilities include drafting survey questionnaires and discussion guides, managing survey fielding and focus group logistics, proofing materials, and actively participating in the design, execution, analysis, and delivery of primary research engagements. The role involves managing defined workstreams and smaller projects, ensuring efficient and high-quality project completion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience conducting primary research using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with an emphasis on quantitative experience.
• Experience conducting primary research projects from setup through completion, including timeline management, vendor coordination, fieldwork, and quality control.
• Experience with survey programming, tabulation, and/or analytical platforms such as Qualtrics, Forsta/Decipher, Q, SPSS, Displayr, or similar tools.
• Interest in and experience using AI and other emerging tools to support research development, analysis, and efficiency, with the judgment to appropriately review and validate AI-generated outputs.
• Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, with demonstrated experience developing polished, data-driven presentations.
• Strong Excel skills for organizing, manipulating, reviewing, and analyzing datasets.
• Demonstrated experience working with survey data, including tabulations, cross-tab analysis, significance testing, weighting, and quality checking outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality analysis and deliverables.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize research findings and implications.
• Ability to translate data and research findings into clear, compelling narratives tailored to colleagues and clients.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong project ownership and proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, identify issues, and move work forward with limited direction.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to contribute ideas, learn new methodologies, and take feedback.
• Comfortable taking ownership of defined tasks and workstreams while working closely with senior team members.
• Ability to provide clear direction and constructive feedback to junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and offices in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop questionnaires, discussion guides, analysis plans, and other research materials, applying sound research judgment and collaborating with senior team members.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of primary research projects, coordinating timelines, fieldwork, vendors, and deliverables, while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Take ownership of research findings, identifying key themes, trends, audience differences, relationships, and unexpected findings, and determining the insights and implications most relevant to the research objectives.
• Develop client presentations and reports that synthesize research findings into clear, compelling, data-driven stories, using effective structure and visualization to communicate actionable insights and implications.
• Conduct and support focus groups and in-depth interviews where appropriate.
• Independently manage defined workstreams and smaller projects, while supporting senior team members on larger, more complex, and global engagements.
• Support and provide guidance to junior team members on research execution, analysis, and development of project materials.

Benefits

• Professional development programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities.
• On-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses, and certifications.
• Assigned dedicated coach for mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Tailored programs for critical professional milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed