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Form of workProduct Development AnalystHanover ResearchRemote Opportunity
Hanover Research is seeking a Product Development Analyst to support the full Product Development lifecycle. The Product Development Analyst will help develop data management, analysis, and reporting software platforms that are used by Hanover's clients and research staff. This role is a great opportunity for a candidate seeking exposure to product management responsibilities as well as data products and software.
The Product Development Analyst will be responsible for understanding overall business goals and client needs, developing user stories and requirements to fulfill those goals, conducting user testing, and piloting new workflows. This role will report to the product owner and will collaborate closely with colleagues on Hanover's Engineering and Research teams.
An ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, articulate, thorough, and a logical thinker who enjoys the challenges inherent to working on complex projects. This person will have a passion for Product Development, will be comfortable with some ambiguity and compromise, and will seek to understand and deliver on Hanover's business objectives. The successful candidate will take pride in knowing they are playing a pivotal role supporting one of the primary growth engines of our fast-growing company.
Responsibilities- Product Design
- Participate in discovery, problem solving, and UX workshops; brainstorm ideas for how products can be improved
- Write user stories; clearly and succinctly document requirements and acceptance criteria for product features
- Clearly communicate user stories and requirements to design and engineering colleagues, supporting the creation of wireframes and technical design
- Development Sprints
- Participate in an Agile (Scrum) development process
- As a feature owner, explain requirements and provide feedback to developers
- Conduct user acceptance testing
- Product Support
- Proactively gather user feedback to inform backlog prioritization and the product roadmap
- Respond to user help requests and documents bugs
- Create and maintain training resources and reference documentation
- Superior level of personal organization and time management.
- Able to understand and creatively solve complex problems at various levels of abstraction.
- Comfort with adapting to shifting organizational priorities and timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Enjoys a collaborative working environment and seeks colleagues' input.
- Demonstrable interest in data products, software, and product management.
Education Requirement
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or Social Sciences preferred, though candidates who hold other degrees will be considered.
Experience Requirement
- Experience with Agile / SCRUM / Kanban preferred
- Experience with DevOps / Figma / Jira preferred
- Knowledge of Product Development methodologies preferred
- Familiarity with statistical methods and analytical approaches common to social science, including market research preferred
Location
USA Remote
Office is located in Arlington, VA #Remote #LI-Remote
Benefits
- Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
- 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, and personal holidays
- 401(K) employer matching program
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
- Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
- Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha's Kitchen, DC SPCA
- Community service opportunities
- Unlimited snacks and beverages
Compensation
Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair. The compensation range for this role at the company is $52,000 - $61,900. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.
Hanover believes in supporting our team's overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.
How to Apply If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and a portfolio showcasing your work.
Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via email recruiting@hanoverresearch.com All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
About Hanover Research Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com
Hanover Values
- Business Building - We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same
- Thought Leadership and Innovation - We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way
- Service - To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle
- Leadership and Mentorship - Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best
- Firm Citizenship - We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves
Hanover Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
