Market Research Lead Analyst

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Market Research Analyst to support our government customer in Ft. Detrick, Maryland.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for communicating with government and test partners to collect and organize market research requirements; develop and implement methods for market research data collection from government and industry partners; collate and analyze market research data; and produce market research reports summarizing findings.
• Conducting market research on medical products, collaborating, and communicating with Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration and other government agencies, industry partners and Subject Matter Experts.
• Devising and evaluating methods and procedures for collecting data (such as surveys or questionnaires) or arranging to obtain existing data through peer-reviewed resources.
• Collecting and analyzing medical product information (physical and information technology) from government and industry sources to identify potential markets, monitor industry statistics and follow trends in medical trade literature.
• Managing multiple simultaneous market research efforts, and prioritizing efforts based upon government guidance, monitoring timelines for timely submission of deliverables.
• Preparing reports, potentially using advanced publishing software; staffing internal documents through a review process; and documenting findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
• Forecasting and tracking medical products and safety trends, analyzing collected data.
• Briefing at staff meetings, conferences or training events providing information on medical market research approaches, methodologies, applications, and impact to the defense acquisition workforce.
• Supports and maintains the field site properly periodic lifting and moving of items that potentially could weigh 60-80lbs (e.g., sandbags that secure shelters).
• Ad-Hoc travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  
  

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in medical or life sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or management.
• Must have a record of DAU course completion in classes and continuous learning in the following areas: test, acquisition, systems engineering, logistics market research and requirements.
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience conducting market research.
• Must have the ability to obtain a basic understanding of the defense acquisitions program.
• Must be able to lift sixty to eighty (60-80) pounds.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
• Must be willing and able to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
  
  

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen – Born or Naturalized (Green Card and VISA holders not eligible.)
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
  
  

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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