Strategic Insights Analyst

Strategic Insights Analyst

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a curious, detail-oriented, and analytical individual to join our team as a Strategic Insights Analyst. In this role, you will be part of our global strategic planning team and will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's strategic direction by conducting research and data-driven analysis, identifying trends, synthesizing market intelligence, and delivering clear, actionable insights that inform strategic decisions. In addition, the successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional projects to further our strategic initiatives and play a key role in supporting high-impact planning sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys research, digging into data, synthesizing information, communicating findings in a meaningful way, and working with broad and diverse teams.

This individual will perform research and analyze information to inform company strategies related to business planning and emerging market opportunities, to enhance and create new value in our changing markets. This person will demonstrate critical thinking skills to assess available information and summarize trends. In this role, you will also provide direct support to the Strategic Planning team in coordinating and tracking progress on strategic initiatives, supporting key strategy sessions, and other day-to-day tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AEC industry trends, market opportunities, regulatory developments, evolving client needs, emerging technologies, and technological disruptions.
• Analyze information related to construction activity, infrastructure investment, sustainability initiatives, population trends, funding programs, public sector initiatives, and client sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, transportation).
• Evaluate, prioritize, and discern between credible and reliable sources for information and data gathering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research insights with business development goals and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business development and operations to uncover growth opportunities and deliver clear, actionable insights that minimize informational clutter. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research for competitive analysis (e.g. pricing trends, market share dynamics), market intelligence, and industry trends.
• Analyze internal and external data to identify patterns, opportunities, risks, and anticipate future possibilities.
• Understand and perform systems thinking to connect ideas across geographies, market sectors, and macro trends.
• Synthesize research findings and create/maintain concise and compelling reports, dashboards, visualizations and presentations that translate complex data into clear insights suitable for a variety of audiences.
• Organize and store information for future research projects.
• Stay current on industry news, emerging technologies, and best practices in research and analytics.
• Track and measure progress on strategic plans and key action items.
• Schedule and coordinate strategy sessions, workshops, and follow-ups.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative and project management tasks related to strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GIS tools or spatial data analysis.
• Familiarity with CRM, ERP, and project management systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Fabric, Azure, Palantir Foundry).
• Experience with AI tools and platforms.
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science/Statistics, Economics, or demonstrated related experience and/or education.
• 5 years of work experience in strategy, market research, data science, or project management.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret, summarize, and communicate complex information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar analytics and visualization tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for learning and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with the AEC industry.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.