Sr. Research Analyst

Why the Partnership

When you join the Greater Houston Partnership, you get the opportunity to work with an organization helping guide the future of the Houston region. Our team of professionals work across multiple disciplines, including:
Economic Development (Regional and International), Executive, Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Communications, Member Engagement, Public Policy, Regional Workforce Development, Research, Resources, and the Center for Houston’s Future.

The Greater Houston Partnership works to make Houston one of the best places to live, work and build a business. As the economic development organization for the region, the Partnership champions growth across 12 counties by bringing together business and civic‑minded leaders who are dedicated to the area’s long‑term success. Representing more than 900 member organizations and approximately one‑fifth of the region’s workforce, the Partnership is the place companies come together to make an impact.

We look forward to telling you more about the organization and helping determine if a career with the Partnership is right for you!

A Senior Research Analyst. The Research Division at the Greater Houston Partnership is responsible for providing up‑to‑date business research and economic analysis to support the Partnership’s mission of making Houston the best place to live, work, and do business. Research supports internal teams, members, and the local community with the latest economic updates and in‑depth reports on economic fundamentals such as job growth and global trade, and supports core and strategic initiatives such as economic development, public policy, and workforce development.

The Sr. Research Analyst advances the Partnership’s mission by sourcing, managing, and analyzing economic, demographic, and social data; writing and contributing to various research products such as research reports and presentations; supporting internal partners by fulfilling research requests; and serving as a project leader as needed.

Source, Manage, and Analyze Data

• Devise and evaluate innovative methods and procedures for data collection, management, and analysis
• Access economic, demographic, and social data from public and proprietary sources
• Organize and analyze data to conduct regular reporting and answer key research questions
• Manage data files and databases for collaborative use with Research Team members
• Use data management, analysis, and visualization tools to analyze data and derive insights
• Collect and analyze survey data from members, board members, and other key stakeholders
• Work with research team members to develop and utilize AI‑assisted research tools and workflows to improve research accuracy and efficiency

Develop and Write Research Products

• Contribute to and publish regular reports, such as Key Economic Indicators and Houston at a Glance, to provide up to date data and analysis for the public
• Contribute to annual reports such as Global Houston, Houston Facts, and Houston Regional Economic Outlook
• Develop research products translating complex research and analysis into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders, including:
  • Background Papers/Literature Reviews
  • C2ER Cost of Living Index
  • Company and Trade Profiles
  • Key Economic Indicators
  • Fiscal and Economic Impact Studies
  • Membership Report
• Use data analysis and visualization tools to create charts, tables, and graphs for publications and research products

Support Internal Teams and Projects

• Closely collaborate with and support other teams in the organization on research and data analysis, visualization, and interpretation, to fulfill team and organizational strategic goals
• Participate as needed in internal meetings with other departments, such as Economic Development, Membership, Marketing/Communications, and Public Policy

Serve as Project Leader and Expert

• Lead within‑research or cross‑functional project teams as needed
• Serve as subject matter expert in areas relevant to the Partnership’s policy agenda, such as education and workforce, health care, economics, or similar fields
• Represent the organization at community and business…