About the job

About Us

This is your chance to kickstart your career at HarrisX, a leading technology, market research, data analytics, and consulting services company that focuses on understanding the connected consumer and runs the longest running and most comprehensive research on consumer behavior for the top Technology, Media, & Telecom (TMT) companies in the world. We marry survey research and behavioral data to understand the attitudes and actions of today’s connected consumers, who engage with the digital ecosystem through smartphones, PCs, wearables, smart speakers, and other connected devices.

We are also a leader in public policy and reputation research, having been the most accurate pollster of the 2020 election and advising multiple Fortune 100 companies on issue positioning and reputation matters. While our syndicated products focus on the TMT industry, our custom research, both quantitative & qualitative, and data analysis work spans a variety of industries including eCommerce & retail; blockchain, Web3, and cryptocurrencies; financial services & real estate; politics, public policy & public affairs; CPG, FMCG, & FMPG; healthcare; and travel, transport, lifestyle, & hospitality.

Based in Washington DC and with offices in New York City, Toronto, London, and Tampa, HarrisX runs the Mobile Insights (wireless focused) and Total Communication Surveys (TV/broadband/voice focused) and an array of other connected consumer surveys resulting in the largest syndicated TMT-focused consumer trackers in the U.S. Across its products, HarrisX gathers data from nearly 100,000 monthly respondents. Along with this syndicated work, HarrisX offers clients a full suite of both custom qualitative and quantitative market research, polling, and data science services. HarrisX also studies mobile behaviors through its Telephia.io behavioral data application, which captures actual smartphone usage and consumer behavior data.

Role Overview:

As part of our class of Research Analysts, you will be responsible for data analysis and production of client deliverables. The Research Analyst position is a client facing role that requires attention to detail, discipline, self-motivation, excellent communication skills, a strong sense of integrity, and a commitment to ethical professional conduct.

Ideal candidates are passionate about the power of telling a story with data and are committed to solving a variety of business problems supported by data. Successful candidates will also be extremely disciplined and self-motivated, have strong integrity, and be committed to ethical professional conduct.

HarrisX offers excellent growth opportunities for motivated young professionals that are looking to learn new skills and further their careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake data extraction, data cleaning, and processing to build insights on the marketplace relevant to the client and project.
• Assist in the production of presentation and ensure all information and presentation material is accurate and correct and helps to tell a story.
• Liaise with clients and take responsibility for data collection and client correspondence.
• Perform data analysis (in SPSS) and prepare written reports and presentations summarizing survey results and findings
• Participate in client and company meetings.

Who you are:

• You love data and telling a clear, rich story with data.
• You love solving varied business problems with data to support your recommendations.
• You have 0-3 years of work experience with data analysis and project management - direct client experience preferred
• You have strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS (R, Python, or other statistical software packages a plus)
• While you know the big picture, you have high attention to detail.
• You have the ability to work independently and take ownership of obligations
• You are able to perform in a team, use judgment and operate under ambiguity
• You have experience or special interest in the Tech, Media & Technology space, streaming content, engagement analytics, and/or evolving home technology
• You are able to manage working on many different clients and projects at the same time
• Previous top-tier consulting experience preferred