Research Analyst - DC/MD/VA

Jamison Professional Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national professional services firm is seeking a qualified Research Analyst to assist in data analysis and market research within a transformation initiative in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in market research. Responsibilities include formulating research plans, conducting data analyses, and preparing reports with recommendations. This position involves collaboration across departments to enhance service delivery in transit operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in market research and analysis.
• Experience in translating research concepts into strategic directions.
• Ability to design questionnaires and conduct data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Formulates research and analysis plans.
• Conducts in-depth data analyses using traditional and advanced methods.
• Authors reports with actionable recommendations.
• Monitors industry statistics and trends.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Questionnaire design

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Research Analyst.

Job Title: Research Analyst

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

WMATA is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the “Your Metro, The Way Forward” Strategic Transformation Plan, WMATA is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. This transformation addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

Formulates research/analysis plans and acquires internal client sign-off; Designs and/or assists in the development of questionnaires and moderator guides to ensure the necessary data is captured; Conducts in- depth data analyses using traditional and advanced methods; Authors reports containing actionable recommendations; Makes presentations and answers questions regarding findings; Oversees contractor work and ensuring the highest quality of contractor deliverables; Monitors industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature; Assists in measuring and assessing customer and employee satisfaction.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in market research and/or analysis, translating research concepts into strategic directions, working with qualitative research and experience analyzing quantitative datasets.

Location:

Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Silver Spring, MD

Schedule:

Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. However, the COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty-seven and one-half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one-half hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime: Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week is considered as overtime work, all overtime must be approved by the COTR in advance.

Clearance Level Required:

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.

Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.

Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.

Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.

All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/