Short Answer Research Associate

Short Answer Research Associates support the strategic and day-to-day tactical needs of our member organizations by creating targeted, customized research reports based on an individual executive’s questions or concerns. These briefs are most often used by the member to address important business decisions and benchmarking efforts. The reports range anywhere from 3 to 30 pages, and are typically one- to four-week efforts that include literature searches, member networking coordination, fact briefs, and vendor "due diligence."

Responsibilities Include

• Conduct telephone interviews with senior executives and industry experts to gain in-depth perspectives behind the implementation of specific business practices.
• Conduct secondary research to address strategic challenges of our members.
• Profile companies that have successfully implemented solutions to challenges faced by other firm members.
• Compile analysis of research findings in the form of strategy briefs.
• Arrange networking discussions to facilitate dialogue of mutual interest between members and industry experts.