Senior Data, Analytics & AI Researcher

Forrester; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester’s Senior Analyst is a key member of the data, AI, and analytics research team, focusing on data foundations that support analytics, ML, and AI products. The role helps clients activate, measure, and scale analytics and data-driven initiatives within enterprise environments.

The Senior Analyst collaborates across research, sales, product, and customer success, staying current on data science trends and identifying high-impact use cases with real-world outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree minimum.
• Five years’ hands-on experience in data science, ML, data engineering, and/or data management.
• Understanding of data science/ML market and vendor capabilities.
• Ability to advise senior management and C-level clients.
• Strong client-facing communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of AI and technology market implications.
• Willingness to travel about 30%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and deliver primary research on data foundations for analytics, ML, and AI.
• Create 8–12 high-quality research projects per year across reports, tools, webinars, and more.
• Lead Forrester Wave and Landscape reports evaluating vendors in data, analytics, and AI.
• Consult clients to apply research to their business environment and solve problems.
• Present at Forrester events and deliver client webinars.
• Build industry presence and relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Support business development and client conversations.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and integrity across teams.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Data engineering

Consulting

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

Forrester’s Senior Analyst is a key member of the data, AI, and analytics research team, focusing on data foundations that support analytics, ML, and AI products. The role helps clients activate, measure, and scale analytics and data-driven initiatives within enterprise environments.

The Senior Analyst collaborates across research, sales, product, and customer success, staying current on data science trends and identifying high-impact use cases with real-world outcomes.