Corporate Strategy Research Analyst II - Jacksonville, United States - RF-SMART, a division of ICS

Description

Corporate Strategy Research Analyst

US East Office (Jacksonville, FL) / Hybrid (not a remote role)

We exist to transform our customers and change lives

Overview:

The Corporate Strategy Research Analyst will research and help analyze potential M&A (acquisition) targets in support of RF-SMART's corporate growth strategy. The Research Analyst will perform data collection, data management, preliminary analysis, literature/website reviews and related tasks to identify M&A targets and build a continuous pipeline of potential targets to facilitate the advancement of RF-SMART's corporate growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect Data and Conduct Research: Utilize a variety of research methodologies and sources like online databases, application recommendation engines, publications, trade show exhibitor listings, industry reports, referrals from RF-SMART team members and partners to gather information on relevant acquisition targets.
• Data Entry and Management: Organize, enter, and maintain research data using our CRM system to track M&A activity and progress.
• Data Analysis: Assist in analyzing research data with guidance from the Corporate Strategy Team.
• Report Generation: Prepare reports and presentations that summarize findings, insights and recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with teams across Product Management, Sales, Services and Engineering to support research activities.
• Administration: Schedule meetings, maintain project documentation, and manage communication across collaborators.
• Research Ethics Compliance: Ensure compliance with research ethics and legal requirements throughout the research process.
• Related duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in research skills is required, including qualitative/quantitative data collection techniques
• Experience in Corporate Development/Strategy is a plus
• Bachelors or masters degree preferred
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection, data maintenance and report generation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify key insights and recommend actionable strategies.
• Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience and/or familiarity with ERP ecosystems and associated independent software vendor (ISV) partners is helpful
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively as part of a research team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM-type systems.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technologies.
• Some travel may be required (up to 15%)

GeneralInformation:

The above noted job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned, but rather to give personnel so classified a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the job. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this specific position and/or the skills and abilities required. RF-SMART is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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