Senior Research Analyst supporting IDC’s global enterprise storage research. Developing market models and insights on storage systems, vendors, technologies, and adoption trends.
Responsibilities
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 server-based, file-based, and object-based storage segments
Develop and deliver insights on key vendor, product, technology, and adoption trends
Collaborate with infrastructure and device analysts on storage platforms, systems, and services
Contribute to reports on the current state of the industry and trends defining its future growth
Advance conversations with vendors, providers, regulatory bodies, end users, and other IDC analysts
Requirements
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
Approximately 15% travel required
Remote but must live near a major airport
Employment eligibility verification required
Benefits
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
Variable compensation included in total compensation
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