Research Analyst, Economic Development (Onsite DC)

Ascendant; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) contributions

Professional development support

Job summary

Ascendant is seeking a qualified Research Analyst for a full-time, onsite role in Washington, DC. The analyst will perform quantitative and qualitative research on investment, trade, and markets, with data-driven analysis and client support for SelectUSA.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and advanced Excel/Pivot capabilities. A public trust check is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, International Trade, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in research, economic analysis, consulting, public policy, international trade, or economic development.
• Strong ability to conduct quantitative analysis and synthesize information into insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on foreign direct investment, international trade, industries, and markets.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and client-facing deliverables.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Pivot tables

Education

Master’s degree in Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

LexisNexis

D&B Hoovers

Salesforce

fDi Markets

Job description

Ascendant is seeking a qualified Research Analyst for a full-time, onsite role in Washington, DC. The analyst will perform quantitative and qualitative research on investment, trade, and markets, with data-driven analysis and client support for SelectUSA.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and advanced Excel/Pivot capabilities. A public trust check is anticipated.