Senior Researcher

3 weeks ago


Grand Rapids MI United States Steelcase Full time


General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: PO Box 1967 - - - - -

Date posted: 06-Sep-2024

Business Function: Research

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

Steelcase is hiring a Senior Researcher who will weave stories with meaningful and actionable insights using data triangulation to help stakeholders make better data-informed decisions. You will own quantitative research projects end-to-end, including problem definition, data extraction/manipulation/visualization, implementation of analytical/statistical models, and presentation to and partnership with stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing:By curating a deep, data-driven understanding of the market and economic forecasts and layering it with internal trends and performance, the Market Insights team identifies, evaluates, and quantifies emerging market threats and opportunities.
As a valued contributor to this work, you will:
  • Lead quantitative research projects using internal and external data sources to answer complex/ambiguous questions to guide strategic decisions.
  • Effectively manage and engage diverse stakeholders and build explicit project scopes to meet business needs.
  • Clearly and concisely communicate actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.Your Future Team:You will be part of Market Insights, a small, close-knit team of quantitative researchers, which sits within the broader Workspace Futures team. Together, WorkSpace Futures is a global multidisciplinary team responsible for identifying the emerging forces that will redefine our world, and helping corporate, educational and healthcare organizations to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of experience working as a data scientist or quantitative researcher/analyst.
    • Bachelor's degree in data science, research, statistics, economics, psychology, mathematics, or related area. Desired Skills and Experience:
      • Graduate degree or relevant specialty preferred.
      • Experience with market analysis/evaluation, market sizing, and market forecasting.
      • Experience with high-volume data management, manipulation, analysis, modeling, synthesis, and storytelling with data.
      • Proficiency with descriptive and inferential statistics - advanced statics a plus (e.g., logistic regression, factor analysis, clustering).
      • Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Stata).
      • Familiarity with survey methodologies (e.g., question formation, programming, sampling) and Qualtrics a plus.
      • Ability to think in terms of complex systems, balance research needs with business needs, and contribute knowledge to the research base through development of actionable insights in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders.
      • Ability to deliver effective presentations to clearly and succinctly summarize quantities of information that can be tailored to different functions or leadership levels.
      • Ability to work both independently with direction on scope or with members of the team and/or business partners to align and run project activities.
      • Interested in catalyzing transformation within the team and wider organization, excited by complexity, and comfortable with ambiguity.Who We Are:Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
        Why People Choose to Work with Us: At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
        Our Approach to Hybrid Work: At Steelcase, we have always believed that the office is our best place to work. Our workplace is designed to foster collaboration and engagement, providing employees with a space to do meaningful work that drives results. Levels of flexibility vary by role and team, and employees and their leader need to align on expectations of flexibility.
        What Matters to Us:More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
        Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
        Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.
        Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.If you're interested in Steelcase, but this isn't the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise.


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