Technology Research Analyst jobs in Provo, UT

If you are:

• naturally curious
• interested in and good at solving challenging problems
• a happy person (yes, that matters a lot to us)
• interested in doing research for some of the biggest brands in the world
• looking for lots of variety or interested in learning new things every day
• able to maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• a good writer and can effectively communicate your thoughts
• a high performer with great attention to detail
• looking to be directly rewarded for your performance
• good at talking to people on the phone and managing the conversation
• looking to interview companies undercover
• interested in becoming a trained and licensed private investigator

... then Marksmen could be the right place for you. We are looking for our next star team player to join our rapidly-growing office in Alpine, UT.

We offer an outstanding full benefits package. Base compensation starts at $20/hr PLUS an extra $10/hr incentive for employee's billable time on client projects (incentive paid as a monthly bonus after 12 week training is completed). Additional merit-based adjustments to base salary and incentives are available as research skill levels are completed.

About Marksmen

Marksmen (www.marksmen.com) is a very rare and unique company. We provide brand protection and brand intelligence for the largest companies in the world. Companies whose products you own and services you use every day trust us to confidentially investigate and research intellectual property (trademarks, patents, etc.). We also track down "bad guys" who are making and selling counterfeit goods. We work at a rapid pace--we have completed over 120,000 separate cases since we started over 25 years ago. In fact, over 1.8 billion people use trademarks, domain names, and IP that we have secured for clients. Our work is exceptional and we are consistently voted as the top brand protection firm in the world.

We are growing, profitable, and have no debt - that means we're here to stay and we're a good place to build a career in an exciting and unique business. As we grow, we are looking for people who work just as hard as we do, who care about providing a great customer experience, are friendly, and who like to smile and have fun. We take our work seriously, but we also take our great company culture very seriously and we offer amazing benefits to our team members.

About the Position

We have an in-office opening working from our Alpine UT office. This position is full time (40 hrs/week). In this position, you will be trained to write investigation reports and how we conduct our research processes and methods. You will eventually be responsible for conducting research and investigations on intellectual property (trademarks) and counterfeit goods. It’s a fast-paced, friendly environment and you will encounter something new and interesting every day.

Job Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Conducting independent online research and investigations via Open-Source Intelligence ("OSINT") resources
• Compiling and writing reports of your findings
• Prioritizing deadlines of competing projects
• Coordinating efficiently with Marksmen management
• Collaborating with team members to solve challenging projects
• Reaching out to companies to verify information.

You will spend about 60% of your time completing research and writing reports. 30% of your time will be spent reaching out to companies to verify information. 10% of your time will be spent on administrative items.

Skills/How to Succeed at Marksmen

To perform successfully in this position, you need these skills:

• Sense of urgency
• Skilled in logic and able to solve complex puzzles
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Ability to write well and communicate in an organized manner
• Detail-oriented and able to take/follow detailed instructions
• Treat co-workers and clients with respect
• Meet commitments and deadlines
• Maintain a good sense of humor and be positive

Required Experience

Qualified candidates will have the following experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience conducting online research
• Strong writing experience writing reports
• Fluency in a second language is a benefit
• Legal background and/or IP education preferred

We are willing to train the ideal candidate. Attention to detail is important, so please include the word arrow in your cover letter when you apply so we know you read this.

Benefits

Marksmen offers a professional and friendly work environment and we provide excellent benefits, including:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• personal accident insurance
• disability insurance
• health savings account
• 100% matching 401(k) program (we invest in your future!)
• paid gym membership
• paid Spotify account
• 26 days PTO per year (11 annual paid holidays 15 days of annual paid time off)
• free snacks and food in our kitchen
• fun & exciting work environment
• optional monthly team building activities/after-work fun

Base compensation starts at $20/hr. Upon the completion of our 12-week training program, you will ALSO receive an extra $10/hr incentive for employee's billable time on client projects (paid as a monthly bonus). Additional merit-based adjustments to base salary and incentives are available as research skill levels are passed off.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to provide individual feedback to every candidate. Please do not call or email to check the status of your employment application. We do not give out status updates. You will be contacted directly for an interview if you qualify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected compensation? (required)
• Why are you interested in this job? (required)
• Did you read the full job description? (required)
• When are you available to start? (required)
• Are you going to complete the assessment that Marksmen sends you after you complete the application? (required)
• Would you like to be considered for an open house tour of our office?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person