Skillsoft
Research Analyst
Brand: Skillsoft
Req#: 452646
# of Positions: 0
Updated: 01/30/2018
Job Type: Regular
Location: Nashua NH
Category: Finance/Accounting
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Job Description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Intelligence, the Research Analyst will perform focused, deep analyses and present data-informed solutions to business partners seeking answers to complex problems.

The Research Analyst will act as a trusted business partner, providing strategic insight and advice based on sound statistical analysis and data research.

Position Responsibilities Include:

Perform holistic studies using data from a variety of sources – extract signals and signatures from data using available toolset.

Develop, package and deliver analysis that illustrate drivers of business trends with high precision and professionalism.

Develop research reports that illustrate the findings and recommendations through visually appealing and clear content that educates business partners.

Study partner business processes and functions to ensure research topics are relevant and recommendations are actionable.

Identify opportunities for additional data resources that support Business Intelligence strategic objectives.

Collaborate across a range of business functions including technology, sales, marketing and product development.

Evangelize Business Intelligence mission and identify opportunities to influence decision making with supporting analysis.

Work closely with the Business Intelligence group, Competitive and Product and Sales leadership.

Preferred Skills and Experience

2-4 years analytic experience

Demonstrable experience in documenting business requirements for data analysis.

Experience in managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and/or regions. 

Proven achievements resulting from data analysis.

Good working knowledge of digital content businesses.

Highly proficient in data manipulation and analysis applications (i.e. SQL, Tableau, Lumira)

Solid understanding of statistical analysis (Experience with a statistical package such as R, MATLAB, SPSS, SAS, Stata, etc. a plus)

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Customer Focused – personally demonstrated that both external and internal customers are a high priority by identifying, and responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner

Initiative – Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them by looking for a new and productive ways to make an impact

Innovative Thinking – Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise

Building Organizational Commitment – Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and appreciation for the organization.   Conveys a high-level of concern for all employees, while helping to ensure that both their needs and those of the organization are met

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent





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