Research Analyst en EDPNC

Description

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is actively recruiting for the Research Analyst role.  At the EDPNC, our most valuable resource is our people. We are committed to building a team that draws strength from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

We value everyone’s individual talents and contributions to our collective accomplishments. By setting our standards high, we aspire to success, while creating positive results for our stakeholders and advancing our state’s economic well-being.

As a Research Analyst, you will support the market research efforts of the EDPNC to attract jobs, investment and talent to the state and assists with efforts that grow existing businesses. The Analyst is a high-caliber member of the Research group that partners with the Marketing, Business Recruitment, Business Development and Business Services teams to define, develop and execute qualitative and quantitative research that positions North Carolina as a competitive location to do business.

About the Role

The Research Analyst supports the market research efforts of the EDPNC to attract jobs, investment and talent to the state and assists with efforts that grow existing businesses. The Analyst is a high-caliber member of the Research group that collaborates with the Marketing, Business Recruitment, Business Development and Business Services teams to define, develop and execute qualitative and quantitative research that positions North Carolina as a competitive location to do business throughout all stages of the “sales cycle.”   

What You’ll Do 

• Gather, analyze and present relevant community and statistical information related to the Partnership’s clients and prospects, generating data insights and effectively communicating findings in response to Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals.
• Develop and maintain research systems to support the analysis, visualization, and reporting of economic and community data for internal customers and local economic development organizations. 
• Conduct research and analysis to understand North Carolina’s competitive position and develop resources that highlight North Carolina’s competitive advantages and industry strengths. 
• Maintain the research team’s resource library by keeping competitive market data and resources current (including the Competitive State Matrix, State Comparison Map, North Carolina accolades, and other key data points); work closely with the digital marketing and communications teams to keep competitive data current on the website, in print collaterals, and on digital collaterals. 
• Using online mapping software, create interactive maps based on industry trends and business recruitment activity. 
• Provide data and industry-specific pitch points to the marketing team for use on website,  in collateral and advertising, newsletters, email campaigns, etc. 
• Source company data in targeted industries to support the organization’s business development  efforts for recruitment, expansion and international trade  functions. 
• Support partners, stakeholders and local organizations in research efforts pertinent to the state’s economic development priorities 
• Other duties as the supervisor deems necessary.
• Nothing in this job  description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in  economics, public policy, marketing, library and information science, or similar field. 
• Master’s degree in any  of the above fields a plus. 
• 3-5 years’ work  experience in market research, economic development, or related field  required. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a high-level of competency in Excel; demonstrated data analysis and data visualization skills preferred. 
• Experience with labor market software and/or federal databases and GIS mapping software preferred. 

Competencies

• Communicator: is an active listener attuned to the research needs of key stakeholders; can effectively communicate with colleagues and partners on project needs, timelines and deliverables.
• Customer service orientation: committed to providing excellent work for a variety of stakeholders; is reliable and highly responsive.
• Curious: possesses  genuine intellectual curiosity and has strong desire to learn. 
• Keen Attention to  detail: consistently delivers high-quality and accurate data and  information. 
• Organized: effectively manages multiple competing projects and deadlines & provides deliverables on-time.
• Creative problem solver: is a strategic thinker that proactively identifies and delivers value-added data .