Research Analyst, Digital & Insights

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Analyst who will be based in either Washington D.C. or New York City office within the Corporate Positioning & Insights practice, serving on the primary research team. Research Analysts support the execution and analysis of primary research engagements, working closely with more senior team members across quantitative and qualitative projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of primary research materials, including first drafts of questionnaires, discussion guides, and other research instruments.
• Assist in preparing survey specifications, including sample quotas, banner plans, table stubs, and analysis requirements, and review outputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.
• Support the day-to-day execution of research projects, including survey fielding, survey link testing, vendor coordination, focus group logistics, timeline tracking, and quality control.
• Develop first drafts of project materials and deliverables, including PowerPoint presentations, toplines, data tables, and written summaries of findings.
• Review survey data, tabulations, and research outputs for accuracy and consistency.
• Support focus groups and in-depth interviews, including preparation, note-taking, analysis, and development of findings.
• Assist senior team members with project management across larger and more complex research engagements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of research processes, tools, and methodologies – including AI-powered methodologies.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience, involving primary research, market research, and insights-related work.
• Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies, including basic principles of questionnaire design, sampling, and survey data quality, with an interest in developing deeper research expertise.
• Experience supporting survey research projects, including questionnaire development, survey testing, fieldwork, data cleaning, tabulation, and/or analysis.
• Experience with survey programming and research platforms such as Qualtrics, Forsta/Decipher, or similar tools is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to interpret survey results, identify patterns, and investigate potential explanations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfort experimenting with AI and emerging technologies.
• Travel required to clients and FTI offices.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to summarize research findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute ideas.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Pay

Minimum Pay: $71,000
Maximum Pay: $92,000

The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.