Market Research Junior Analyst

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YMCA of the USA
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

Incumbent will have a vital role in analyzing and coding data and assisting with advanced analysis and report creation. As the position progresses, this person will be responsible for designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting on primary and secondary market research projects.

The Market Research Junior Analyst will be assisting the Business Intelligence team in conducting primary market research projects including designing surveys, programming, analyzing data, creating reports and presenting results. In addition, in this role they will be responsible for cleaning and analyzing data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights to both internal and external stakeholders.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Participate in designing, developing, fielding, analyzing and reporting on primary market research as well as secondary market research.
  • Analyze text survey responses, create a code frame and code responses from multiple surveys while uncovering valuable insights.
  • Assist in the management of large, national research projects.
  • Assist in scaling projects so that they can be replicated quickly.
  • Project management of multiple, concurrently running projects.
  • Managing the collection, organization, analysis and reporting out on information to be other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Business (or business-related field i.e. marketing), Economics, Psychology or Anthropology or equivalent work experience / demonstrated knowledge in examining market and understanding business implications.
Skills/Experience: 
  • No formal work experience required however 3 or more months working with Y-Related data sets via Y Intern a plus.
  • Prior experience (3 months or greater) working in a business setting, preferably within a research-oriented role (min. intern level 6 months or greater).
  • Three months or more experience working with and understanding survey design and analyzing response type information.
  • Fundamental working knowledge of sample design as it relates to data analysis, basic statistics and how to interpret information to derive actionable insights.
  • Advanced level skills in Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to perform tedious tasks without losing sight of the big picture.
  • Ability to learn new skills and software.
  • Desired but not required: SPSS/SAS/R/Python, WinCross, Microsoft Publisher, SharePoint.
  • Experience with using survey software tools such as Qualtrics or Survey Monkey.
  • Must be customer focused, coupling strategic focus with strong execution skills.
  • Must be results oriented.
  • Must possess excellent verbal, written communication and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate complex processes.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication/presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated experience taking part in project with minimal direction and ask questions along the way.
  • Any classes or Certifications in statistics or predictive modeling highly desirable.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=26818&...

Job Function: 
Technology / Data Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 25 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 25 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit