The NPD Group, founded in 1966, is the leading global provider of consumer and retail market research information for a wide range of industries. We provide critical consumer behavior and point-of-sale (POS) information and industry expertise across more industries than any other market research company.

With Advanced Analytics, NPD Group applies sophisticated statistical techniques to our own data and information from other sources to address our clients’ critical business issues. Our research experts offer testing/predictive modeling, forecasting, segmentation, and optimization across six Solution Sets that enable client solutions to be delivered in a way that’s easy to integrate into their decision-making processes. Our Advanced Analytics capabilities stand apart, thanks to our analysts' unmatched industry expertise and research experience, combined with robust data assets only available through NPD.

We are currently seeking an Insights Manager to join our rapidly growing Advanced Analytics team in the Chicago office.

Overall Responsibilities:

•Lead large-scale analytical research projects through all stages. This includes concept formulation, determination of appropriate statistical methodology, data manipulation, research evaluation, and final research report.

•Collaborate with internal Client Development teams to uncover business opportunities, establish analysis capabilities, and develop tailored products utilizing NPD Consumer and POS data.

•Lead in the creation of reports utilizing data output results from SAS and other software tools.

•Lead in the development of findings and insight stories to be presented to both internal and external clients.

•Provide insight and make value-added contributions toward the improvement of methodologies, processes, and analytics.

•Lead internal/external training efforts regarding the use of advanced analytics.

Qualifications:

•5+ years of experience in syndicated data analysis and model-based analytical approaches.

•Fluency in key methodologies such as segmentation techniques (factor, cluster, discriminant, CHAID  analysis), correspondence map analysis, regression/drivers analysis, forecasting, discrete choice, and forecasting techniques.

•Experience in SAS is a must. Other Business Intelligence tools such as Enterprise Guide and Add-In to Microsoft Office preferred, Enterprise Miner, Base, Macro and Stat programming experience a plus.

•Ability to mine large volumes of data into actionable and accurate information.

•Ability to communicate ideas and analysis results effectively both verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences.

•Some travel required.

•BA/BS in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, Computer Science or equivalent.

The NPD Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.