Fixed Income Analyst, Sr. jobs in Vermont

RSG is seeking a Senior Analyst to work with our Transportation Market Research team. This role performs a wide range of analytical and project management related tasks in support of consulting engagements. [position may be remote or based from an RSG office: Burlington/White River Junction, VT | Portland, OR | Chicago, IL | Washington, DC | Denver, CO]

As a member of our team, analysts are interested in transportation and the market research process. Analysts perform a wide range of analytical activities in support of consulting engagements. Candidates should be enthusiastic about understanding how to improve clients' offerings based on data-driven research. Analysts are friendly, possess good judgment, and represent the company as a resourceful, creative, and solution-oriented team player who is dedicated to high-quality work. Analytical and problem-solving are essential skills that enable us to complete and communicate work in a clear and concise manner. An ability to communicate with clients, team members, and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing through informal interactions as well as through written reports and presentations is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works independently and as part of project teams supporting a variety of projects
• Manages small to intermediate-sized projects or multiple parts of larger more complex projects with an increasing amount of responsibility
• Works with senior staff to design study protocols
• Participates in a variety of data collection activities, e.g. note taking, transcribing, field- based observation and interviews
• Organizes data using appropriate tools, e.g., excel, r, python, SPSS
• Performs a wide range of analytical tasks, including data handling and analysis
• Provides oversight and guidance to junior staff on expected data handling and analysis methods
• Beginning to represent the firm by participating in public hearings, presentations and meetings with clients and partners
• Acts as a mentor to junior staff, doing just-in-time coaching on various skills needed to advance

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in transportation, market research, statistics, math, economics, psychology, geography, engineering, or a similarly relevant field of study
• 4 years of professional experience, prior experience with research methods

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interest and/or experience in transit and travel behavior research
• Strong analytic, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, resourceful and flexible
• Demonstrated ability to deliver work on a timeline
• Outstanding writing, communication, and teaming skills with colleagues and clients
• Proficiency in or strong aptitude for working with data and conducting analyses using statistical packages, databases and spreadsheets, e.g. SPSS, Python, SQL, R, and/or Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and on a team
• Demonstrated abilities with a broad range of analytic techniques
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Experience in or desire to learn survey research methods and/or behavioral modeling

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires periodic travel
• Frequently involves standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine or computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with colleagues and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to uphold the stress of traveling.
• Ability to hike to remote locations carrying equipment up to 50lbs.

RSG is not currently accepting H-1B applicants for this position. EEO/AA Employer/ Vet/ Disabled.

CORPORATE VALUES

• Honor Commitments: We make commitments to our clients, collaborators, colleagues, and community and we stick to them. Our commitments are rooted in strong ethics, honesty, and integrity.
• Embrace the Challenge: We enjoy and take pride in what we do. We are eager to take on challenges, be innovative, and put in the work required. We continuously strive to learn, share, and develop professionally.
• Play as a Team: We respect the people we work with and enjoy working together in a collaborative, trust-based environment. We value diversity of thought and open communication. We support each other to deliver quality work, and to grow as individuals and as a team.
• Think like an Owner: We constantly look for opportunities to provide more value. We provide a flexible environment to encourage people to explore new directions and to take ownership of their own and RSG's success.