Market Research Analyst

Our client is a global tech leader seeking a Market Research Analyst or Business Analyst for a 6-month assignment with likely extension that will be 40 hours/week and onsite 4 days/week (Monday-Thursday) in the Plano, TX office.To apply and be considered, you must reply with the following:• Full legal name:• City of residence:• Top 3 Highlights (please describe, in full sentences, your experience with the following):• Market research and data analysis:• Forecasting using R and/or SAS:• Using statistics to predict market trends:The Data Analyst will:• Perform quantitative and qualitative research into consumers, competitors, and the marketplace• Create reports, presentations, and action items based on collected data• Enter, upload and pull data• Analyze data from numerous sources to identify market trends and consumer demographics• Strategize how best to allocate resources to improve marketing campaigns and sales• Evaluate market data using software and statistical techniques• Understand business objectives and design polls or surveys to gain insights into prospective customers preferencesThe Data Analyst must have:• 5+ years of experience in market research analysis, business analysis, data analysis or statistics• Proficiency in R and/or SAS (or Python and SQL)• Ability to understand and relay large sets of complex data• Skills in Excel for deep-dive analysis and PPT to present findings and insights• Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, Business Analytics, or similar fieldBonus skills:• Knowledge of data warehousing and mining• Demonstrated success predicting market trends• Passion for statistical research and analysis, and digging into data and gaining market insights• Knowledge of Excel Power Pivot and Power QueryCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Amanda.Sciarretta@jobalert.creativecircle.comCreative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.