Innovation Researcher

Trace3; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer 8

Competitive Compensation

Training and development programs

Offices with snacks and beverages

Collaborative and cool culture

Work-life balance and generous PTO

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking a Research Analyst to scout emerging technologies and provide light advisory support to clients. Working under the Director of Innovation, you will help identify trends across cloud, data, security, and development domains, coordinating with industry partners, VCs, startups, and Trace3 teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of IT experience, strong research skills, and proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or related degree.
• Minimum of one year of related IT experience.
• Excellent secondary research skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Logical reasoning and data interpretation (Ven diagrams, Set/sub-set/super set/weighted average, standard deviations, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work on a distributed technical team in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with in a remote setting (work from home, away from an office).
• Possess interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Problem solving skills and agility.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent technical documentation and artifact creation skills.
• Moderate travel by air or car will be required (up to 20%)

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research to share talent specific quantitative and qualitative data points that are backed by multiple evidence.
• Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to test accuracy of data
• Collate data and prepare reports PowerPoint and the like with minimal inputs from the reporting manager.
• Contribute ideas or mini-innovations to enhance research and quality process
• Interpret data to bring out meaningful insights by correlating different data points.
• Supports the quality check process in the respective team
• Produce evaluations of emerging trends, markets, use cases, solutions and companies within the Security discipline
• Conduct technical reviews with targeted companies and evaluate the findings
• Participate in research collaboration and client briefings with venture capital firms
• Assist the Sales teams to catalyst innovation in our customer community
• Assist in education sessions to introduce emerging technologies to the Trace3 teams
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Secondary research

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?

Come Join Us!

Street-Smart -Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice -The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentallymapping outevery checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork -Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY:

Trace3 is an innovation partner to more than 2000 companies and growing at a double-digit rate for over a decade. Trace3 Research collaborates with the industry, VC and start-up community, clients and internal Trace3 teams to identify, analyze and offer insights into emerging areas of technology such as private/public cloud, data intelligence, security, application/development and operations. The Trace3 Research Team identifies macro technology trends, technology practice areas, use cases and solutions across the market landscape. Solution partners from new start-up to industry incumbents are evaluated.

Under the general direction of the Director of Innovation, the Research Analyst is responsible for scouting and vetting emerging solutions and providing light advisory services to Trace3’s clients. This role will establish themselves as a thought leader and coordinating research by working closely with the industry, VCs and start-up companies, Trace3 internal teams and Trace3 sales teams.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct secondary research to share talent specific quantitative and qualitative data points that are backed by multiple evidence.
• Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to test accuracy of data
• Collate data and prepare reports PowerPoint and the like with minimal inputs from the reporting manager.
• Contribute ideas or mini-innovations to enhance research and quality process
• Interpret data to bring out meaningful insights by correlating different data points.
• Supports the quality check process in the respective team
• Produce evaluations of emerging trends, markets, use cases, solutions and companies within the Security discipline
• Conduct technical reviews with targeted companies and evaluate the findings
• Participate in research collaboration and client briefings with venture capital firms
• Assist the Sales teams to catalyst innovation in our customer community
• Assist in education sessions to introduce emerging technologies to the Trace3 teams
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or related degree
• Minimum of one year of related IT experience
• Excellent secondary research skills
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Logical reasoning and data interpretation (Ven diagrams, Set/sub-set/super set/weighted average, standard deviations, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work on a distributed technical team in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with in a remote setting (work from home, away from an office)
• Possess interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Problem solving skills and agility
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent technical documentation and artifact creation skills
• Moderate travel by air or car will be required (up to 20%)

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

$66,500 - $80,500 USD

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, foster collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email [e-mail].