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ORGANIZATION NAME: Gallup
Job ID: 9012
Job Title: Associate Analyst
Job Location: Washington DC; Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Atlanta, GA
# of Openings: Multiple
Hours Per Week: FT
Salary:
Position Type: Full-time Entry Level
JOB DESCRIPTION
In this entry level role, Associate Analysts receive mentorship and training about Gallup's research, practices, operations, and technology. With the guidance of senior consultants, they work to implement best practice project management principles in client organizations across the globe. Together with their teams, Associate Analysts help some of the world's largest organizations solve their biggest issues.
Gallup is a growing and evolving consulting practice that gives new associates the opportunity to define their career path based on their strengths in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture.
Responsibilities include:
• Conduct background research and analysis on client industries and/or problems
• Analyze survey data, external research, financial information, and qualitative interviews
• Work with instructional designers, learning consultants, and subject-matter experts to support programs that improve customer service and increase employee engagement and wellbeing
• Learning about Gallup's practice areas; contributing insightful ideas and strategy
• Act as a liaison between Gallup operational teams and key client contacts
• Supporting Gallup research programs by performing quality assurance checks on scorecards, reports, and presentations
• Learning more and gaining an understanding of client financial, and human resource systems
• Attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company Overview
Gallup Consulting is different from most consulting firms. While other organizations provide services in traditional disciplines like cost reduction, building or re-engineering processes and systems, or mergers and acquisitions, we help companies drive true organic growth -- revenue and profit increase from continuing operations. Advances in economics, psychology, and management sciences -- along with our own research -- have led our researchers to discover how organizations can grow by developing highly engaged customers and building powerful, engaged workforces of talented employees. Our consultants are trusted advisors to many of the world's leading companies. Our approach enables us to identify, develop, and implement solutions that align with our clients' visions and strategies.
Gallup does not typically sponsor foreign citizens for H-1B visas or permanent resident status for this position.
Gallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in social sciences or business is required. Candidates must apply before March 31, 2011 to be considered for June 2011.
Experience with SPSS, SAS, STATA, or other statistics tools is strongly desired. Programming knowledge, especially SQL and Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications, is a bonus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced capabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Demonstrated success in the classroom and leadership outside the classroom; the ability to collaborate with diverse, geographically dispersed teams; and the talent to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are advantageous.
REQUIREMENTS
Major(s):
Citizenship: US Citizen
Classification: Alumni, Senior
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this role, you must complete an online application. To do so, please go to www.gallup.com/careers/search and search by location for the right position.
If you have further questions, you may contact jodi_kennedy@gallup.com.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
03/31/2011
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
Thank you.
Colleen Zbylut
Student & Employer Services Intern
The UNO Career Center
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Pacific St. Office Phone: 402-554-2365
Dodge St. Office Phone: 402-554-3672
E-mail: czbylut-sw@mail.unomaha.edu
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