Research Agenda Coordinator

About the Role & Team

IDC is seeking a Research Agenda Coordinator for IDC's business operations team.
This position at IDC might be the perfect fit for you. We're building a team of data and research coordinators as a part of an exciting new role at IDC. We are seeking candidates with experience to collect, analyze, and interpret data on our published research to advise research agendas and in turn manage the execution and delivery of the plan. This position will be central to developing insights to help market researchers confidently build a research agenda plan that entices readers to become IDC clients.

This position is based remote working U.S. office hours from 6:30pm -3:30am, Monday to Friday 

What You’ll Do
• Data discovery, identification and data collection around market research
• Standardization - research and recommend standardization practices to creating and delivering compelling research
• Project planning and organization to inform and advise the analyst's research agenda
• Data analysis including quality checks, extracting key findings, suggested quality remediation
• Agile collaboration with technology analysts and business operations teams (information exchange, decision making)

What You Bring
• 5+ years experience as a Data Analyst, Market Analyst, Business Analyst or Data Scientist
• Strong understanding of market research and report publication
• Advanced Excel (e.g. pivot, flat file, vlookup, offset, match)
• Advanced Power Point creation skills
• Communication skills - Explaining issues, findings effectively
• Analytical skills - i.e. find and classify the important bits of data
• Attention to detail - doesn't get tired to find issues
• Coachability and willingness to learn new systems and skills
• Open feedback mindset (disagree and commit, candor)
• Creative data problem-solving including ability to create synthetic data with low-levels of data input
• Ability to gain trust, negotiate and work with technical teams and business stakeholders
• Project management or program management skills
Qualifications (additional)
• Experience with LLM Chat interface search and Web data analysis (e.g. Perplexity, ChatGPT Deep Research)
• Previous experience in companies providing market research agendas
• Workflow management and project tools (Monday.com)

Why This Role Stands Out

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At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

• Individualized Culture: An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy.
• A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

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