Innovation Research Analyst

2 months ago


Springfield, United States FORVIS Full time
Description & Requirements

The Innovation Research Analyst role will serve to assist in completing key initiatives in the areas of researching and analyzing innovation technologies, market trends, and industry developments to help qualify prospective firm innovation opportunities. This individual will execute against prioritized tasks based on opportunities to help the firm expand their awareness and understanding, help make more informed strategic decisions, and continue to foster proactive innovation across the firm.

How you will contribute:

Present and share relevant findings of research to facilitate conversations and connect opportunities for possible firm pursuitInvestigate industries and service lines of the firm to best understand common problems, competitive landscape, emerging trends, and other useful insights that might spark new ideation opportunities within the industryAnalyze opportunities with multiple variable options for considerations around each option and provide recommended course of action where applicablePerform research projects and analysis on new ideas entering the innovation pipeline for problem validation, competitive landscape, market sizing, and business recommendationsOwn analysis and research in potential asset opportunities related to patents and IP protectionsCreate and present strategic options for viable business models with 3rd party relationshipsProvide analysis and research into prospective M&A, JV, or partnership vendor opportunities when entities have been identifiedFacilitate a research exchange forums for sharing recommendations to Innovation leadership and industry strategy partners and stakeholders in order to stay competitive and differentiated in the markets we serveEvaluate competitor strategies in response to changing customer preferences and roadmap and assess their potential impact on the organizationBased on the current and ever evolving Innovation product portfolio, monitor competitors' activities, product launches, and technological advancements to inform Innovation leadership on strategic responses that may be requiredAssist in the crafting of business case proposals for further investment in digital or hardware solutions for the benefit of the firmAssist in betas and proof concept exercises to test the usability of prospective digital and hardware solutions to the firmFind moments for proactive versus reactive identification of opportunities that maintains a balanced backlog of innovation and growth research projectsAnalyze data from various sources, including industry reports, patents, academic papers, market intelligence platforms and internal subject matter expert engagements to synthesize information into actionable insightsConduct in-depth research on emerging technologies and solutions, disruptive trends, and market dynamics at a macro level to help educate and inform firm leaders and assess their relevance to the organization's goals

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

  • Exposure to unique methods of analysis and research
  • Exposure to strategic innovation management tactics for generating organizational buy-in
  • Knowledge of strategic and new and emerging technology trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
  • Strong analytical and technical skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of how to translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into solution requirements
  • Knowledge of how to apply multiple diverse solutions to business problems
  • Knowledge of how to comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
  • Effective ability to work well with others
  • Display intellectual curiosity and integrity
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of one year of experience in solution development, innovation management and/or research and analysis disciplines
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, entrepreneurship, engineering (multiple specialties), business, business administration, economics, information technology, business analysis, or a related study, or equivalent experience

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