Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IDC is a global provider of technology intelligence and research. The Senior Research Analyst will support enterprise storage infrastructure research by developing market models, analyzing vendor and technology trends, and producing qualitative and quantitative insights for technology vendors, IT buyers, and investors.
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 specific segments of the storage market, including server-based, file-based, and object-based storage
- Develop and deliver rich insights on the industry (key vendor, product, and technology trends) and the market (key adoption trends)
- Collaborate with infrastructure and device analysts to encompass insights into a bigger picture on storage platforms, systems, and services
- Contribute to the production of reports on the current state of the industry and trends defining its future growth
Skills
- 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
- Percentage of travel required ~15%
- Remote but must live near a major airport
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
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