Senior Research Analyst, Storage

IDC Research Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days per year

10 paid sick days per year

Remote work options

Health, dental, vision coverage

Technology allowance

Company cell phone plan

Job summary

IDC Research Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to support storage research within the Data and Storage Infrastructure subdomain. You will help develop market models and deliver insights on storage trends across server-based, file-based, and object-based storage.

You will collaborate with vendors, IT buyers, and other IDC analysts to ensure a well-rounded narrative, with opportunities for remote work and travel around 15% of the time.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and/or modeling skills with data handling ability.
• Experience in enterprise storage or IT infrastructure is a plus.
• Ability to communicate analyses clearly to technical and business audiences.
• Travel readiness around 15% of time.

Responsibilities

• Support senior analysts in qualitative and quantitative insights for vendors and IT buyers.
• Develop and maintain market models for server-, file-, and object-based storage.
• Deliver industry insights and trends on storage platforms, systems, and services.
• Collaborate with analysts to produce reports on current industry state and growth.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

End-user or vendor experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Job description

Overview

About the Role & Team

IDC is looking for a Senior Research Analyst to support IDC’s storage research. As part of the Data and Storage Infrastructure research subdomain, the analyst will contribute to IDC’s research on storage systems, server-based storage, software‑defined storage, and industry‑level trends, including emerging AI storage architectures. The analyst will support senior analysts in advancing conversations with vendors, providers, regulatory bodies, end users, and other IDC analysts to ensure the storage narrative is well‑rounded, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a supporting analyst for IDC’s global enterprise storage infrastructure coverage. Support senior analysts in delivering qualitative and quantitative insights and advice to technology vendors, IT buyers, and the investment community. Develop and maintain market models for specific segments of the storage market, including server‑based, file‑based, and object‑based storage. Develop and deliver rich insights on the industry (key vendor, product, and technology trends) and the market (key adoption trends). Collaborate with infrastructure and device analysts to encompass insights into a bigger picture on storage platforms, systems, and services. Contribute to the production of reports on the current state of the industry and trends defining its future growth.

What You Bring

• Required Bachelor’s degree in a STEM and/or related field
• ~5 years of direct end‑user or vendor experience in the enterprise data storage or IT infrastructure industry.
• Strong quantitative and/or modeling skills (working with a database is a bonus)
• Problem solving and communications skills
• Percentage of travel required ~15%
• Remote but must live near a major airport

Why This Role Stands Out

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high‑caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long‑term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

• 15 vacation days per year (increases with tenure; carryover allowed)
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 1 week paid new parenting leave
• Flexible work options (remote, part‑time, flexible hours)
• Health, dental, vision, and paramedical coverage for you and your family
• Annual healthcare spending account
• Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support
• Best Doctors medical second opinions
• Life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match (up to 4% of salary)
• $75/month technology allowance for home office or phone expenses
• Company‑paid cell phone plan

Compensation Transparency

At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role‑specific requirements, internal equity, and verified Canada market data from an independent third‑party partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $67,000 CAD – $120,000 CAD, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation.

If this role relocates to a different country, the salary range will be updated to reflect that country's range, rather than a currency conversion of the original range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.