Research Analyst

Background: The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC), a national non-profit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter, drives inclusive economic prosperity in U.S. under-resourced communities through innovative research and programs to create jobs, income and wealth for local residents. ICIC brings together business and civic leaders to drive innovation and action, transform thinking, and accelerate economic development. ICIC’s research highlights the competitive advantages of under-resourced communities and informs its recommendations to business and civic leaders. At ICIC, you will work with talented, creative and committed professionals in a collaborative culture dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Position Summary: ICIC is seeking a high-performing full-time Research Analyst who will work closely with senior research staff to support research projects on urban economic development and business growth issues. The Research Analyst will report directly to the Senior Vice President and Director of Research.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct primary research using surveys, interviews, and qualitative analysis.
• Compile and synthesize data and information from public and private sources, including literature reviews using secondary data sources.
• Perform quantitative analysis involving large and small data sets.
• Support senior staff with applied research projects from idea stage through completion.
• Support senior staff with writing business development and grant proposals.
• Prepare reports and presentation materials for external and internal audiences, including writing, editing and dissemination.
• Develop and support design of data visualizations and infographics.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong academic performance with coursework or work experience in the social sciences or related fields, such as Economics, Public Policy, Business, Geography, Urban Planning, Political Science, Sociology, or a similar discipline; or coursework or work experience in a STEM discipline with demonstrated interest in the social sciences.
• Some experience in a prior research or consulting position is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience using and analyzing data sets.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including ability to summarize and synthesize complex information accurately and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to creatively visualize data and information. Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers across units within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects independently.
• Flexibility with changing priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and a diverse set of projects and successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of year.

A successful candidate will be passionate about the work that we do at ICIC and passionate about research and analytics. They will be knowledgeable about economic development issues. They will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, have the ability to think beyond the task at hand and take initiative to ensure a project is completed successfully. They will be willing to periodically work beyond conventional hours and will be comfortable working in a flat, multi-disciplinary structure. We are looking for someone with a demonstrated capacity for teamwork.

Why ICIC?  ICIC is the right place for you if you want to work in a dynamic and professional environment in an organization that is committed to improving the lives of inner city residents. You will be exposed to unique research opportunities and work closely with our clients across the country. Your internal growth and development will be determined by your contribution to the organization’s success as a whole.

ICIC is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender identity, family status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

Application Details: The position will remain open until filled, but we will start considering applications on October 5, 2020. Please submit a resume and cover letter through our application page https://icic.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=33&source=ICIC_Internal, indicating the job title. No phone calls, please.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience.  This is a full-time position. Work will initially be conducted remotely but it is expected that the position will be based at ICIC’s office in the Nubian Square neighborhood of Boston, MA, once conditions permit.   ICIC is an equal opportunity employer.