Analyst, Research Discovery & Design

EAB; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

20+ days PTO

401(k) retirement matching

HSA/FSAs

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

EAB in Washington DC is seeking an Analyst, Research Discovery and Design to support research projects and deliver partner-facing insights. You will conduct interviews, synthesize findings, and communicate recommendations through presentations and reports.

The role emphasizes strong written and oral communication, managing research processes, and coordinating with stakeholders. Occasional travel is expected, and the compensation starts at $62,000 per year with discretionary bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with excellent academic record.
• 1–2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree.
• Experience with at least two of: management or strategy consulting; K‑12 or higher education; project or event management; research; creating partner-facing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead in-depth interviews with education executives and write interview notes.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses and interpret findings for the team.
• Contribute to research studies that translate ideas into actionable partner guidance.
• Manage research processes and ensure timely delivery of deliverables.

Skills

Research

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other-that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

For more information, visit our Careers page.

The Role in Brief:

Analyst, Research Discovery and Design

EAB's research programs offer strategic guidance at scale: we help college, university, and K-12 executives make progress on their most pressing issues. Analysts work on research products that drive partners' most financially and/or mission-consequential decisions. EAB research helps partners educate stakeholders on campus, make research-informed decisions, and speed the implementation of recommended practices.

As an Analyst, you will support research projects, manage research processes, and create compelling partner-facing deliverables. You will use excellent written and oral communication skills to conduct thorough research interviews and communicate advice to partners through presentations, written and data-driven deliverables, and phone consultations.

This role is based in Washington D.C. This position may require occasional travel (5%) to partner college and university campuses.

Primary Responsibilities:

Researcher

• Independently lead in-depth interviews with education executives and write succinct and organized interview notes to communicate key learnings
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses (lit reviews, interviews, data analysis, etc.), interpret findings for team members, and pull out meaningful conclusions to larger research questions
• Contribute to research studies that synthesize complex ideas into actionable advice for partners

Project Manager

• Manage research processes on time (e.g., identifying and scheduling interviews, completing data analysis, creating partner presentations, etc.)
• Meet deadlines to deliver high-quality internal and external project deliverables on time
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage processes related to partner-facing events, deliverable production, web publishing, etc.

Communication and Delivery

• Write and edit clear internal and external deliverables, including emails, blog posts, insight pieces, white papers, benchmarking reports, interview notes, lit reviews, and other research documents
• Independently storyboard partner-facing presentations to communicate research findings and use feedback from managers to improve final deliverables
• Communicate ideas clearly and logically using executive-focused language, tone, and channel through written deliverables, webinars, and presentations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, with an excellent academic record
• 1-2+ years of experience or a Master's degree
• Experience with at least two of the following:
• Management or strategy consulting
• K-12 or higher education
• Project or event management
• Long-term and/or primary and secondary research
• Creating partner-facing written and/or data-based deliverables

Ideal Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree
• Experience working with education issues in a consulting or research setting
• Experience working in a team environment and as an individual contributor
• Excellent prioritization and time management especially in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB's mission, values, and aspiration.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary (base) for this role is $62,000 per year.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to "make education smarter and our communities stronger" we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.