Competitive Research Analyst

StratAcuity Staffing Partners Inc

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmarking, Business Strategy, Career Counseling, Cloud Computing, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Structures, Financial Analysis, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Search, Network Performance/Analysis, Research Skills, Retail, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scientific Research, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job#: 3032695

Job Description:

Competitive Research Analyst

Location: Pleasanton, CA; Boise, ID; New York, NY, Chicago, IL (hybrid)

Employment Type: 6 month contract, potential to extend and/or convert

Role Overview

This position is for an analyst focused on competitive intelligence and market benchmarking. The primary responsibility involves creating competitive and market insight reports for quarterly reviews of retail media networks, including their capabilities, methodologies, and performance. This role supports the strategic positioning of the organization within the retail media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver comprehensive competitive and market insight reports.
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses of retail media networks to benchmark capabilities and performance.
  • Utilize public competitive intelligence sources and third-party research platforms for data gathering.
  • Leverage AI-enabled market insights tools to synthesize information.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis using internal data systems as required.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A background in market research and competitive intelligence is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong skills in reporting, structuring information, and synthesizing insights.

Technical Skills: Beginner to intermediate SQL proficiency is necessary for ad-hoc benchmarking. Familiarity with cloud data platforms like GCP or BigQuery and their data structures is also required. Deep research experience may be considered in lieu of advanced SQL skills for exceptional candidates.

Work Environment

The candidate must be based in a location that supports potential conversion to a full-time role. Accepted office locations include Pleasanton, Chicago, New York, or Boise.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Pleasanton, CA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

April 30, 2026

Pay Range:

$40 - $50 per hour

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