Research Analyst Internship or Full-Time Hire

Job Summary
The

Research Analyst

is an analytical and detail-oriented research role to assist in improving the operations and decision-making of our business. The research analyst's responsibilities include researching, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and presenting the data to help guide the business's decision-making.
Responsibilities
Data Analysis: Identifies sources for, gathers and analyzes data relevant to processes.
Research: Reviews and determines best practice options. Makes recommendations on appropriate solutions based on research.
Analyzing past operations' results and performing variance analyses.
Identifying and analyzing trends and forecasts
Researching market trends, conducting surveys, analyzing data from competitors, and analyzing
the business's operations, expenditures, and customer retention to identify patterns of potential issues or improvements.
Using data analysis and interpretations alongside more qualitative research to guide the decision making of the business.
Using statistical, economic, and data modeling techniques and tools.
Organizing and analyzing data, creating charts and graphs, and presenting your findings to the leadership team.
Providing recommendations to improve future business operations.
Organizing and storing data for future research projects.
Develop understanding of what influences AFL business and strategy and how best to analyst and interpret into actionable data.
Personal Qualities

Ability to analyze and see the big picture
Capable of complex thinking and analysis
Ability to make informed decisions and make well-articulated and confident recommendations to senior leaders to inform their decisions
Interpersonal skills necessary to work well with others in teams and collaborative work situations
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-working skills.
Excellent written and verbal skills
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Focus and organization to work on multiple tasks and priorities
Communication, presentation and writing skills to present findings derived from data
Qualifications

1-3 years relevant research or analytical experience in a professional environment.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and data modeling skills.
The ability to manipulate large, complex data sets into manageable, understandable reports.
Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI or similar data modeling and visualization software, and Excel or similar spreadsheet software a plus
Working Conditions

Normal Office and manufacturing facility environment. Some travel may be required, but not frequent. (
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)