Sr. Research Analyst

Senior Research Analyst

The Research Division at the Greater Houston Partnership is responsible for providing up-to-date business research and economic analysis to support the Partnership's mission of making Houston the best place to live, work, and do business. Research supports internal teams, members, and the local community with the latest economic updates and in-depth reports on economic fundamentals such as job growth and global trade, and supports core and strategic initiatives such as economic development, public policy, and workforce development.

The Sr. Research Analyst advances the Partnership's mission by sourcing, managing, and analyzing economic, demographic, and social data; writing and contributing to various research products such as research reports and presentations; supporting internal partners by fulfilling research requests; and serving as a project leader as needed.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Source, manage, and analyze data
• Develop and write research products
• Support internal teams and projects
• Serve as project leader and expert

Requirements:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Proficiency in Excel, particularly data analytic skills.
• Experience in analytical research, market analysis, and report writing.
• Familiarity with local business, community, or policy issues (workforce trends, environmental quality, real estate development, regional demographic trends, education and workforce, healthcare, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to summarize technically complex information for a non-technical audience
• Data savvy personality with proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong, positive, "can do" attitude and motivation to explore new technologies, including AI.
• Proven team player and collaborator with an innovative spirit and ability to multitask
• Demonstrated ability and maturity to manage projects and work with people at all levels, both internally and externally
• Flexibility to work some overtime, as necessary.

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are preferred:

• Proficiency in additional data analysis or statistical platforms, such as Python, R, SAS, or Stata.
• Proficiency with data visualization and analysis platforms such as Tableau, R or R Shiny, ArcGIS, Power BI, Datawrapper, or similar.
• Experience in database management.
• Familiar with Salesforce or similar CRMs preferred

Education requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in business or marketing, social science with a research focus (economics, sociology, psychology, policy studies), education research or policy, public health or health policy required. Post-graduate degree is preferred.

Required experience:

• 5+ year's professional experience, with increasing responsibilities, in social science, science, or business research, data analysis, marketing, policy research, or similar environment required. Experience leading teams or projects preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Good vision and hearing acuity (with adaptive aids if necessary).
• Manual dexterity and skillful use of computer keyboard.
• Physical exertion includes bending, pushing, standing, and walking. Must be able to move or lift approximately 25 pounds on occasion.

Mental and aptitude requirements:

• Job requires the ability to hear, see, and talk; analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.

Safety requirements:

• Adhere to the office safety policies and procedures.

The Greater Houston Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to such factors as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.