Quantitative Research Senior Analyst

ABOUT C R RESEARCH

There’s a reason we’ve been named one of Chicago’s Best Places to work. For 65 years, C R has recognized that our people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built on our employees’ curiosity, allowing everyone to grow and cultivate their passions and strengths, while at the same time, collaborating and supporting one another. We truly welcome creative thinking and input from all levels in our organization.

At C R, all analysts work directly with senior managers and owners, who are all still analysts working on projects, as well as face-to-face with clients. Our client brands are mostly Fortune 1,000 companies (both B2C and B2B) and our teams work across a variety of categories using the most innovative methodologies.

POSITION FUNCTION:

The Quantitative Research Senior Analyst plays a pivotal role in leading internal coordination and execution of client research projects from design through reporting. This position requires independent ownership of tactical project components and collaborative engagement with senior team members to support successful deliverables and recommendations to clients. Senior Analysts also mentor junior staff, contributing to both project success and team development.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties:

• Independently manage all internal phases of simple survey projects, including programming, field coordination, quality control, data processing, and report publishing.
• Support senior team members on complex projects, contributing to research design, execution, and reporting.
• Develop or help develop screeners and questionnaires that address research objectives.
• Apply data processing and statistical principles - including complex variables - to create and manipulate data tables, and explore hypotheses.
• Leverage tools such as Q and Displayr for data checking, report population, and hypothesis testing.
• Create research objective-driven deliverables for simple projects with curated data, clear narratives, and actionable insights, including report set-up, data posting, data analysis and editorial write-up. Identify key themes and conclusions. Assist in the same manner on more complex projects.
• Maintain high quality standards and apply best practices across all phases of project execution.

Leadership Duties

• Mentor and coach junior analysts on both technical and soft skills. Provide timely and constructive feedback and support professional development.
• Collaborate with team members to manage workload and ensure timely delivery of results.

Client Support Engagement Duties

• Attend client meetings and presentations; present findings in a clear, confident, and engaging manner when appropriate.
• Build client trust through consistent project execution and thoughtful communication.
• Stay informed about clients’ industries, businesses, and customers to enhance relevance and impact of insights.

Other Duties

• Build internal relationships through reliable project support & follow-through.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, process improvements, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Stay informed about clients’ businesses, industries, and customers.
• Contribute ideas for improving C R’s processes, products, and services.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Stay current with industry trends and research methodologies.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Maintain regular attendance and uphold professional standards.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 4 years of hands-on experience conducting custom marketing research projects on the supplier side.
• Preference will be given to candidates with tracking studies experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics tools.
• Positive, engaged, and proactive attitude.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment. May require some travel to client sites.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements or history to jobs@crresearch.com and include the job title in the subject line.

No 3rd party applications will be considered.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship or OPT.

C R Research provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, C R Research complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

C R Research expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.