VP, Research & Analytics — AI-Driven Insight Leader

Ruder Finn; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k (match) plan

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO policy

Professional learning and development opportunities

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Ruder Finn is seeking a Vice President of Research & Analytics for its TechLab team in Austin, Texas. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver impactful research and data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate should have expertise in research methodologies and a minimum of 7 years in analytics-focused roles.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in research, analytics, or insights-focused roles.
• Advanced experience with frontier AI models.
• Skilled in creating complex Boolean queries.

Responsibilities

• Drive diverse communications research projects.
• Deliver insights and analytics expertise to clients.
• Translate data into meaningful storytelling.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data interpretation

Research methodologies

Storytelling

Analytical skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Analytics

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

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Job description

Ruder Finn is seeking a Vice President of Research & Analytics for its TechLab team in Austin, Texas. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver impactful research and data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate should have expertise in research methodologies and a minimum of 7 years in analytics-focused roles.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.