Business Research Analyst

Business Research Analyst

At Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL), our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Our company prides itself on embracing the values of quality, reliability, integrity, and excellent customer service. Working at SEL means having the opportunity to explore different career options – from customer service, sales, technical support, to management. We encourage professional development because when you are your best, that is when we are our best. So, what do you say? Ready to take the next step?

As a Business Research Analyst, a typical day might include the following:

• Research topics related to SEL business, including companies, people, economies, politics, current events, and industries.
• Collaborate with strategic intelligence customers and internal and external resources to develop and deliver appropriate research products.
• Identify and vet resources, both primary and secondary, from which to gather relevant and accurate information.
• Present information, analysis and arguments in well-written products, small group meetings, and large presentations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of SEL industries, geographies, products, customers, and business structure.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

• A bachelor's degree in economics, political science, business analytics, or other analytical discipline, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of experience working in a research-related position
• The ability to demonstrate professional writing skills, clear analytical thinking, and engaging presentation abilities
• A strong commitment and ability to deliver accurate information
• Proven success working in an environment where you can think critically and analytically, practice confidentiality, work productively in a team environment and on your own, successfully work on multiple projects at once, maintain a sense of urgency and work with hard deadlines
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• A background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in a second language
• A combination of academic disciplines or cross-disciplinary degrees
• Skills in finance, statistics, or other related area

Location

This position is located in either Pullman, WA or Beaverton, OR.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

$76,100 - $87,000 per year. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.