WHAT YOU'LL DO: As a Research Analyst within BCG's Data & Researcher Services team, you would provide secondary research in support of proposals, client cases, and business or IP development initiatives, with specialization in Public Sector. You will be responsible for delivering on a variety of requests throughout the day. The environment is fast-paced and may require you to connect with customers from the consulting and knowledge teams to refine/understand the scope, devise an appropriate approach, package, and deliver to the satisfaction of the customer.
There is opportunity for you to grow and learn in an apprenticeship culture where you can quickly build and expand your research knowledge base to the next level.
YOU'RE GOOD AT:
Developing topic knowledge and industry expertise - You will manage various research requests with high-level accuracy and organization related to Public Sector topics (including economic development, government institutions, education, employment, defense, and security, amongst other related topics). You will be required to understand request objectives focused on Public Sector topics and proactively suggest the most appropriate and efficient research approach with other DRS team members and internal customers, as appropriate. You will evaluate source quality and data accuracy, and proactively help to identify research-related issues and suggest new databases.Customer and team orientation - You will engage in thought partnership with consulting teams to understand, scope, and deliver accurate, timely, and relevant data and information. You will coach junior colleagues as well as deliver data quality analysis with them.Utilization and development of tools and technology - Using your strong analytical thinking, you will provide advanced synthesis, and develop deep expertise in specialized research tools, databases, and sources. Along with analyzing, summarizing, and synthesizing relevant data and information into appropriate, concise, timely, and highly effective insightful output, you are proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. With guidance, you will develop tools, resources, and training within Public Sector; you will be contributing to knowledge capture and documentation.Working flexibly in a fast-paced environment - In addition to being intellectually curious and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment, you can identify practical, timely, and innovative research approaches. YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS):
Bachelor's degree with 2-4+ years relevant working experience, preferably with a focus on Public Sector topics (including economic development, government institutions, education, employment, defense, and security, amongst others).Fluent in English & Spanish, and preferred French or German. YOU'LL WORK WITH: Our data analytics and artificial intelligence professionals mix deep domain expertise with advanced analytical methods and techniques to develop innovative solutions that help our clients tackle their most pressing issues. We design algorithms and build complex models out of large amounts of data.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Data and Research Services (DRS) function is a dynamic and highly visible center of excellence focused on business research and process innovation. We collaborate with our consulting teams to bring advanced research capabilities to support projects and clients. DRS provides specialist research services to consulting teams, taking deep pride in delivering rapid and precise results. DRS works with both qualitative and quantitative data, conducting research and providing synthesized results from over 100 commercial sources, publicly available data, company and industry research, macro-economic, commodities, and trade data.
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