Research Analyst, Primary Research & Insights

Consulting, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Research Analyst in either Washington, DC or New York City, supporting the Corporate Positioning & Insights team. You will assist with primary and market research across quantitative and qualitative projects, including surveys, questionnaires, and data analysis.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced group that values innovation, rigorous methods, and professional growth. Travel to client sites and offices is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience with primary/market research and insights work.
• Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies, including questionnaire design and sampling.
• Experience supporting survey research projects with questionnaire development, fieldwork, data cleaning, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop research materials including questionnaires, discussion guides, and instruments.
• Prepare survey specifications (sample quotas, banners, table stubs) and ensure outputs are accurate.
• Coordinate survey fielding, link testing, vendor coordination, focus group logistics, and quality control.
• Create first drafts of project materials (PowerPoint, toplines, data tables, summaries).
• Review survey data, tabulations, and outputs for accuracy and consistency.
• Support focus groups and in-depth interviews: prep, note taking, analysis, findings development.
• Assist senior team with project management on larger engagements.
• Contribute to improving research processes and AI-powered methodologies.

Skills

Qualtrics

Forsta/Decipher

PowerPoint

Excel

Questionnaire design

Data analysis

AI experimentation

Tools

Qualtrics

Forsta/Decipher

Job description

FTI Consulting is seeking a Research Analyst in either Washington, DC or New York City, supporting the Corporate Positioning & Insights team. You will assist with primary and market research across quantitative and qualitative projects, including surveys, questionnaires, and data analysis.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced group that values innovation, rigorous methods, and professional growth. Travel to client sites and offices is required.