Market Intelligence Analyst & Writer

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Group exercise classes

Paid parking

Medical/dental coverage

Job summary

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY is seeking a Market Intelligence Analyst & Writer in Houston to conduct comprehensive market research and produce evidence-based insights. You will translate complex data into professional reports, dashboards, and executive-ready narratives for clients and leadership.

The role requires strong writing, data analysis, and collaboration with distributed teams across time zones. Onsite presence in Houston, with opportunities to mentor analysts and shape publication-ready work.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Ability to translate complex findings into executive-level insights.
• Experience turning data into client-ready reports and visuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research across markets and industries.
• Analyze data to identify trends, drivers, and implications for clients.
• Develop evidence-based forecasts, scenarios, and outlooks for decisions.
• Create clear, publication-ready reports and visualizations for executives.

Skills

Data analysis

Business writing

Excel proficiency

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Economics/ Statistics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

## Market Intelligence Analyst & WriterApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101982We are seeking a highly analytical, proactive **Market Intelligence Analyst & Writer** who combines strong research skills with exceptional professional writing. In this hands-on role, you will conduct primary and secondary research, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify market and industry trends, and translate complex findings into evidence-based insights, visualizations, and high-quality reports for clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys going beyond the data to understand what it means, why it matters, what is changing, and what those developments could mean for businesses and industries. The Market Intelligence Analyst & Writer works under the guidance of the Lead Market Research Analyst & Writer, who provides research and analytical direction, editorial review, mentoring, and quality oversight. The role requires regular collaboration with distributed technology teams across multiple time zones, including teams in the United States and India. As a premier consulting and technology firm, alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive, while serving as their ongoing growth partner. **Key Responsibilities** * Conduct comprehensive primary and secondary research on assigned markets, industries, companies, technologies, supply chains, regulations, and economic conditions, monitoring developments that may affect the market outlook.* Validate and document quantitative and qualitative data, including source reliability, methodology, limitations, and timeliness.* Analyze historical, current, and projected market data to evaluate market size, growth, segmentation, demand, pricing, competition, investment activity, adoption, and the factors driving market change.* Distinguish meaningful market signals from temporary fluctuations and translate complex analysis into evidence-based business implications and executive-level insights.* Develop and evaluate evidence-based forecasts, scenarios, and long-term outlooks, clearly documenting underlying assumptions, methodologies, limitations, and potential implications.* Monitor enacted and proposed legislation, regulations, government programs, tax policies, standards, and regulatory guidance affecting assigned markets.* Assess the business and market implications of regulatory developments and incorporate relevant findings, timelines, and insights into reports and forecasts.* Transform complex data and analysis into accurate, objective visualizations and compelling written narratives that communicate findings, business implications, and conclusions to executive audiences.* Serve as a hands-on leader who conducts research, analysis, and writing while reviewing team deliverables and establishing standards, templates, and best practices that support analytical rigor and publication-ready work.* Coach and mentor analysts in research methodology, data analysis, visualization, and professional writing, providing constructive feedback that strengthens executive-level insights and distinguishes facts, assumptions, forecasts, and recommendations.* Prioritize research assignments and manage team workloads to meet project requirements and deadlines.* Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of Market Analyst Writers. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, Journalism, Communications, Market Research, Social Sciences, or a related field required.* 5+ years of professional experience in market research, industry or business analysis, competitive intelligence, economic or financial research, consulting, journalism, or a related field required.* Demonstrated ability to independently manage research projects from initial inquiry through analysis and production of professional, client-facing reports.* Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis, business writing, and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights for executive and business audiences.* Strong Excel or equivalent spreadsheet and data-analysis skills, with demonstrated quantitative proficiency.* Experience developing professional charts, graphs, tables, and other data visualizations.* Strong attention to detail and research integrity, including experience evaluating source credibility, validating findings, and ensuring factual accuracy.* Ability to manage multiple research priorities and deadlines effectively.* Experience reviewing and strengthening the work of analysts, researchers, writers, or similar professionals.* Experience producing professional, client-facing or published research preferred* Experience developing market forecasts and scenario analyses preferred* Experience conducting primary research through interviews, surveys, and other qualitative or quantitative methods preferred* Experience researching and analyzing regulatory and legislative developments preferred* Experience using AI-assisted tools for research, data analysis, information synthesis, or content development preferred* Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar data visualization platforms preferred* Experience in a market research, analyst, consulting, investment or economic research, industry publication, or comparable research environment preferred* Proficiency with content development or publishing tools, such as InDesign and content management systems preferred* High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.* Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential.* Ability to work onsite in Houston, TX, five days per week. alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical /dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group exercise classes, paid covered parking, and more!