Lead Analyst: Technology Resilience & Data Storage

Phase2 Technology; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead technology resilience and data storage research. You will collaborate with research, sales, product, and customer success teams to deliver a robust research portfolio addressing modern resilience practices and platforms.

The role requires 10+ years at director level or higher, strong client-facing communication, and the ability to travel 30% or more.

Qualifications

• Director-level or higher practitioner with 10+ years in technology roles.
• Ability to advise senior management and C-level clients.
• Strong client-facing communication, listening, and collaboration.
• Solid technical experience across cloud, storage, resilience, and security.
• Knowledge of SRE, NIMS, NRF, ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34.
• Travel 30% or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and data resilience coverage across Forrester teams to drive customer delight and revenue.
• Develop understanding of what Forrester clients require to be successful as technology executives.
• Conduct primary research via interviews, surveys, and briefings on resilience domains.
• Analyze resilience across cloud platforms, mission-critical SaaS, and enterprise apps.
• Create high-quality, actionable research content throughout the year; write ~12 reports + IP.
• Build visibility for research and contribute to client communities and beyond.
• Drive Forrester Waves and Landscape research in resilience and storage domains.
• Consult with clients to apply research in their business context via advisory engagements.
• Present at events and deliver client webinars.
• Establish industry presence and engage with journalists and press inquiries.
• Support business development and prospect conversations.
• Foster a leadership culture of collaboration and integrity.

Skills

Client communication

Leadership

Research analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Forrester Research is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead technology resilience and data storage research. You will collaborate with research, sales, product, and customer success teams to deliver a robust research portfolio addressing modern resilience practices and platforms.

The role requires 10+ years at director level or higher, strong client-facing communication, and the ability to travel 30% or more.