Research Analyst (SelectUSA)

Ascendant - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Real Estate

About the position

The Research Analyst position at Ascendant is a full-time role focused on supporting the SelectUSA program, which aims to attract and retain foreign direct investment in the United States. The Analyst will be responsible for collecting, amplifying, and interpreting investment and trade data, conducting industry research, and preparing customized reports for international clients. This role also involves supporting economic development organizations and performing due diligence research for the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit. The position is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the office located in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate investment and trade data collection, amplification, and interpretation.
• Conduct industry research and analysis related to specific market sectors and geographic locations.
• Prepare customized reports for SelectUSA's overseas investment clients.
• Conduct research to support unique business and outreach plans for economic development organizations targeting international investors.
• Perform economic research on investment and trade data for policy papers.
• Conduct due diligence research for the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience.
• A Master's degree in Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, International Trade, or related fields.
• Coursework in economics and demonstrated academic or professional experience in quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including the ability to generate pivot tables and create graphs.
• Proficiency with data management and analysis, data visualization, and experience creating dashboards.
• Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce professional-grade documents for public dissemination.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• High degree of organization and time-management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge or experience in economic development, international trade, and/or foreign direct investment.
• Prior experience with LexisNexis, Hoovers, and/or Salesforce.
• Foreign language skills.