We are seeking a highly analytical, proactive Market Intelligence Analyst & Writer who combines strong research skills with exceptional professional writing. In this hands-on role, you will conduct primary and secondary research, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify market and industry trends, and translate complex findings into evidence-based insights, visualizations, and high-quality reports for clients.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys going beyond the data to understand what it means, why it matters, what is changing, and what those developments could mean for businesses and industries.
The Market Intelligence Analyst & Writer works under the guidance of the Lead Market Research Analyst & Writer, who provides research and analytical direction, editorial review, mentoring, and quality oversight.
The role requires regular collaboration with distributed technology teams across multiple time zones, including teams in the United States and India.
As a premier consulting and technology firm, alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive, while serving as their ongoing growth partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive primary and secondary research on assigned markets, industries, companies, technologies, supply chains, regulations, and economic conditions, monitoring developments that may affect the market outlook.
- Validate and document quantitative and qualitative data, including source reliability, methodology, limitations, and timeliness.
- Analyze historical, current, and projected market data to evaluate market size, growth, segmentation, demand, pricing, competition, investment activity, adoption, and the factors driving market change.
- Distinguish meaningful market signals from temporary fluctuations and translate complex analysis into evidence-based business implications and executive-level insights.
- Develop and evaluate evidence-based forecasts, scenarios, and long-term outlooks, clearly documenting underlying assumptions, methodologies, limitations, and potential implications.
- Monitor enacted and proposed legislation, regulations, government programs, tax policies, standards, and regulatory guidance affecting assigned markets.
- Assess the business and market implications of regulatory developments and incorporate relevant findings, timelines, and insights into reports and forecasts.
- Transform complex data and analysis into accurate, objective visualizations and compelling written narratives that communicate findings, business implications, and conclusions to executive audiences.
- Serve as a hands-on leader who conducts research, analysis, and writing while reviewing team deliverables and establishing standards, templates, and best practices that support analytical rigor and publication-ready work.
- Coach and mentor analysts in research methodology, data analysis, visualization, and professional writing, providing constructive feedback that strengthens executive-level insights and distinguishes facts, assumptions, forecasts, and recommendations.
- Prioritize research assignments and manage team workloads to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of Market Analyst Writers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, Journalism, Communications, Market Research, Social Sciences, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of professional experience in market research, industry or business analysis, competitive intelligence, economic or financial research, consulting, journalism, or a related field required.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage research projects from initial inquiry through analysis and production of professional, client-facing reports.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis, business writing, and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights for executive and business audiences.
- Strong Excel or equivalent spreadsheet and data-analysis skills, with demonstrated quantitative proficiency.
- Experience developing professional charts, graphs, tables, and other data visualizations.
- Strong attention to detail and research integrity, including experience evaluating source credibility, validating findings, and ensuring factual accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple research priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Experience reviewing and strengthening the work of analysts, researchers, writers, or similar professionals.
- Experience producing professional, client-facing or published research preferred
- Experience developing market forecasts and scenario analyses preferred
- Experience conducting primary research through interviews, surveys, and other qualitative or quantitative methods preferred
- Experience researching and analyzing regulatory and legislative developments preferred
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for research, data analysis, information synthesis, or content development preferred
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar data visualization platforms preferred
- Experience in a market research, analyst, consulting, investment or economic research, industry publication, or comparable research environment preferred
- Proficiency with content development or publishing tools, such as InDesign and content management systems preferred
- High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
- Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential.
- Ability to work onsite in Houston, TX, five days per week.
alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical /dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group exercise classes, paid covered parking, and more!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in data analytics and reporting
- Experience with Power BI and SQL or other reporting systems
- Experience in implementation, training, and documentation
- Proficient analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and consultative skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver accurate work
- Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment
- Must reside in or relocate to Houston, Texas
What We Do
alliantgroup, LP is the leading international tax specialty services provider, working with CPA firms and their clients to ensure companies receive the full benefit of federal and state tax incentives to create jobs and spurring innovation. No other firm has alliantgroup's combination of talent, resources, and experience to substantiate business claims. We hear time and again from our clients how much they value our industry knowledge, attention to detail, and consideration for their time. Our people and culture set us apart as a firm, and our staff includes professionals from a diverse array of fields, including architecture, engineering, software development, chemistry, and accounting. alliantgroup also maintains an active Strategic Advisory Board of former law and policymakers, bringing a deep bench of expertise from Washington insiders on the forefront of tax legislation. In addition, our firm works closely with industry and CPA organizations to educate and spread the word of the many credits and deductions available to small to medium-sized businesses.
