Senior Analyst - Innovation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

·         Creativity and innovation

·         Strategic thinking

·         Member/customer orientation

·         Problem solving and analysis

·         Ability to extrapolate consumer insights and interpret into requirements

·         Knowledge and/or in depth understanding of technology concepts

·         Familiarity with research methodologies 

·         Knowledge of and interest in project management methodologies and tools.

·         Ability to scan landscape for idea & opportunity generation

·         Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to effectively balance the needs of multiple initiatives in parallel

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

·         Ability to work across multiple constituencies, including third parties, at multiple levels of the organization. Ability to collaborate with diverse group in a cross functional organization

·         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Visio), web-based applications and database capabilities

·         Experience developing products and services for a membership-based professional association and for global audiences

• Ability to excel in a sometimes ambiguous work environment, where specific tasks may not be well defined

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

·         3-5 years of related experience (1-2 years with MBA) including identifying customer needs and translating into new products and services and product development lifecycle management or experience in strategy and innovation in a top tier consulting firm

EDUCATION REQUIRED

·         Bachelor's degree 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED

·         MBA

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The Association is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.