Analyst, Mobility Market Research

Resource Systems Group; Hartford (VT, CT); Remote; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Mobility Market Research Analyst to support transportation research projects. This role offers a unique opportunity for early-career professionals to engage in both qualitative and quantitative research, helping clients make informed decisions on transportation services and infrastructure. You'll be involved in survey design, data analysis, and client communications, all while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about improving transit systems through data, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and make a real impact.

Benefits

100% employee-owned company

Competitive 401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Award-winning culture and workplace flexibility

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in analytical roles.
• Strong analytic skills and ability to deliver work on time.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of transportation-focused research projects.
• Assist with survey design, data collection, and deliverables.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation

Bachelor's degree in Math

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

R

SPSS

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

RSG seeks Analyst candidates to perform a wide range of analytical activities in support of our Mobility Market Research practices. Remote work arrangements will be considered along with office-based opportunities in White River Junction, VT | Burlington, VT | Portland, OR | Denver, CO| Chicago, IL

As a member of our team, you'll support a range of transportation-focused research projects for public- and private-sector transportation clients. You'll contribute to both quantitative and qualitative efforts-helping design and analyze surveys, conduct focus groups or interviews, and interpret findings to answer real-world questions about how people travel. Your work will directly support clients in making informed decisions about services, infrastructure, and policy.

This is an ideal role for someone early in their career who is curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving transportation and transit systems through data and research.

Mobility Market Research Analysts are broadly interested in transportation and social science research and enjoy working across a range of areas, including survey design, sampling plans, data analysis, technical reports, and data visualization. Analysts contribute to R-based analysis tools and help improve processes through automation. As strong writers and communicators, Analysts contribute to written reports, develop components of technical memoranda and assist with both informal and formal (client-facing) presentations and other communications.

Ideal candidates care about delivering high-quality work, protecting respondent data privacy, and following reproducible research practices. We are seeking friendly, collaborative team members who use good judgment, communicate clearly, and are always looking for creative, practical solutions.

Don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! As early-career professionals, Analysts grow their skills on the job with support from their supervisor and colleagues. We value diverse experiences, which we believe contribute to a vibrant workplace. Click HERE to start your application!

Responsibilities

• Works as part of project teams supporting a variety of projects.


• Assists project teams with project design, documentation, and task delivery.


• Supports research projects (e.g., address-based surveys, focus groups, intercept surveys) across North America.


• Assists with survey and sampling design, data collection, and deliverables (e.g., reports, presentations, datasets).


• Coordinates among project members during survey fielding (e.g., maintaining schedules, monitoring survey recruitment rates, flagging data collection issues).


• Assists with fieldwork by overseeing surveyors onsite during data collection efforts.


• Contributes to technical projects such as statistical analysis, survey weighting, and multi-script data processing "pipelines."


• Coordinates with subcontractors (e.g., printers, field site managers, sample providers, survey outreach partners).


• Builds domain knowledge in transportation, survey methods, statistics, and social science.


• With guidance and oversight from supervisor, supports senior staff in applying identified analytical tools and conducting data analysis.


• Organizes and processes data sets in preparation for data analysis using appropriate tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL, Excel, SPSS).


• Grows technical capabilities in R programming, data visualization, version control, and databases.


• Assists with qualitative research including organizing and attending focus groups, in-depth interviews or community discussions.


• Contributes to a positive, collaborative work culture.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• 0-3 years of experience


• Bachelor's degree in transportation, math, statistics, geography, social sciences, or a similarly relevant field of study


• Interest in market research and/or travel behavior


• Strong analytic, quantitative and problem-solving skills


• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and flexible


• Demonstrated ability to deliver work on a timeline


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated aptitude in a broad range of analytic techniques using statistical packages (R, SPSS, Excel)


• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and on a team


• Ability to follow directions, standards, and guidelines


• Effective interpersonal skills


• Experience in or desire to learn research methods and/or behavioral modeling

Physical Demands

• Requires periodic travel


• Frequently involves standing or sitting for prolonged periods.


• Operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, or computer printer.


• Frequently communicates with colleagues and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.


• Ability to uphold the stress of traveling.


• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials up to 25lbs.

Benefits

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  Competitive salary range of $51k - $61k (RSG compensation ranges are dependent on background, location, and experience*)

  
  

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  100% employee-owned company with employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

  
  

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  Award-winning culture and workplace flexibility

  
  

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  Competitive 401(k) with matching, medical with HSA, dental, vision, disability, and other insurance coverage

  
  

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  Professional Development opportunities

  
  

CORPORATE VALUES

• Honor Commitments: We make commitments to our clients, collaborators, colleagues, and community and we stick to them. Our commitments are rooted in strong ethics, honesty, and integrity.


• Embrace the Challenge: We enjoy and take pride in what we do. We are eager to take on challenges, be innovative, and put in the work required. We continuously strive to learn, share, and develop professionally.


• Play as a Team: We respect the people we work with and enjoy working together in a collaborative, trust-based environment. We value diversity of thought and open communication. We support each other to deliver quality work, and to grow as individuals and as a team.


• Think like an Owner: We constantly look for opportunities to provide more value. We provide a flexible environment to encourage people to explore new directions and to take ownership of their own and RSG's success.

THIS DESCRIPTION IS A GENERAL STATEMENT OF REQUIRED MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. IT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

RSG is not currently accepting H1-B applicants for this position. EEO/AA Employer/ Vet/ Disabled