Research Analyst II

John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC seeks a talented Research Analyst II to join our internal survey team. Our team excels in providing top-tier proprietary research across the for-sale and for-rent housing segments. In this role, you will transform raw data into insightful visualizations, create supporting work files for geographic and consumer-related conclusions, assess data quality, manage data transfers to our database and dashboards, recommend process improvements, and handle client and internal survey data inquiries. If you are detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage proprietary data for industry-related surveys, including data review and cleaning, weighting data, constructing roll-ups, preparing visualizations, and updating work files with specific data views used for analysis.
• Coordinate with internal teams to provide detailed progress updates, milestones, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Conduct peer reviews and implement best practices to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of data collected and analyzed.
• Enhance data process automation using tools such as Tableau, R, and Python.
• Lead independent projects that analyze insights in the for-rent and for-sale housing markets.
• Engage in content creation on social media and write articles.
• Serve as a resource for internal and external survey inquiries, processes, tools, and outputs.
• Collaborate with thought leaders and external partners to develop new surveys.
• Apply project management skills to document and track project progress.
• Handle recurring ad hoc and monthly client requests.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum two years of experience as a data analyst or in a related field, with proficiency in data analysis tools and software for handling and analyzing large datasets.
• Knowledge of quantitative data management methods, such as identifying outliers, weighting or indexing data, and calculating confidence intervals.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, Power BI) and data automation (e.g., VBA, SQL, R).
• Familiarity with process management tools such as Coda and Asana.
• Strong client servicing skills and enthusiasm for interacting with clients.
• Preferred experience with survey tools such as Qualtrics and Alchemer.
• Knowledge of the residential real estate industry is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly in written and verbal forms.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with team members.
• Flexibility in scheduling to support critical survey deadlines, including occasional adjustments to work hours.
• A passion for continuous improvement and innovation in a dynamic organization.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  
  
  

If you are ready to contribute to a team that values collaboration and independent work to meet deadlines and deliver timely insights, we would love to hear from you!

Cover letters are required and should describe why you want to be JBREC PALS or why you are interested in this specific role.

Compensation and title will be based on skills, experience, and abilities, which can vary by person.

You must work in the United States. We cannot hire anyone who requires sponsorship to work in the United States.

Our Company

Join our team at John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of independent subscription research and customized consulting services for the US housing industry. Our founder, John Burns, started the company in 2001 with the aim of revolutionizing housing market analysis to help executives make better decisions. Today, we have a team of 100+ highly passionate research analysts and consultants nationwide who work together to provide the most trusted source of US housing analysis and consulting services.

Each full-time employee receives:

• $12,500 towards our comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, and flexible spending accounts including gym memberships and vacation assistance.
• a company contribution of 4% of their salary and profit sharing to their 401(k), even if they do not contribute.
• Personal benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, flexible schedules for many positions, 20 days of PTO and 9 holidays, and the ability to grow and expand your career, and 50% company reimbursement of all your charitable contributions.