Market Research & Insights Analyst

JOB TITLE: Market Research & Insights Analyst
LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA
DURATION: 6 Months
PAY RANGE: $86 - $96/hr.

Company:
Our client is a global leader in AI and high-performance computing, powering innovations in gaming, robotics, and data science.

About The Role:
We are looking for a talented Market Research & Insights Analyst (Contract) to support the marketing team. Our mission is to be the voice of the customer by providing insights and metrics that drive business decisions. You will play a key role within the team and be part of a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic projects that directly support decision-making in the consumer and enterprise teams. You'll be immersed in a culture that thrives on innovation, creativity, and a passion to make a difference in the world. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with a problem-solving mindset and a genuine flair for transforming data into actionable insights.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Primary Research – Designing, programming, and deploying surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey to gather critical intelligence.
• Analytics – Leveraging data analytics platforms and advanced Excel skills to analyze complex datasets.
• Socialize and Communicate – Developing and distributing actionable insights from primary and secondary research; creating dashboards and PowerPoint presentations to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Using AI Actively to Streamline Research – Building and using agentic workflows to enhance the speed of research and insight generation.
• Project Management
• Master’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Data Analytics, or equivalent experience

What We Need To See:
Education & Experience:

• 2 years of experience in a consumer insights or market research role, either client-side or supplier-side.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Statistics, Business, Economics, Psychology, Data Analytics, Market Research/Marketing, or a related field.
• A self-starter who loves creatively solving problems in fast-paced environments.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to use a wide range of formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with specialized analytics platforms such as Display or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience creating interactive dashboards that effectively communicate complex data.
• Practical experience coding surveys in platforms like Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or equivalent tools.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create clear, visually compelling presentations.
• Knowledge and experience with AI-powered analytics and/or insights tools.
• Experience working with and analyzing unstructured data, such as survey open-ended responses.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Experience in the technology industry.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with additional analytics or BI tools (Python, R, SPSS, etc.).

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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