Senior Research Analyst Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior research analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for dedicated, high-quality, and responsive research service by completing requested research reports for the Development office, preparing clear and concise reports to provide background information, financial data, and capacity evaluations to inform the fundraising efforts of the Development office.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of federal requirements at all levels for the measurement of program effectiveness
• Thorough knowledge of federal requirements, at all levels, for the measurement of program effectiveness
• Proficient with using SharePoint and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred location is San Antonio, Texas and Toronto, Canada
• Competent use of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Work collaboratively with, and fully interact with internal colleagues and external clients
• Highly motivated, possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadliness
• Experience operating standard office technology equipment and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Access programs

I am excited to be applying for the position of senior research analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for data and analytical support for the Center for Outcomes Research and Education's (CORE’s) research and evaluation projects.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with data analytic strategies and optimizing outcomes/analyses
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools (Tableau, ArcGIS, COGNOS)
• Public account experience or experience in external reporting/technical accounting in a corporate setting
• Possesses knowledge of commercial real estate practices, procedures, and terms
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with other groups and key stakeholders on strategic projects
• Exhibits knowledge of economic and financial principles and trends
• Displays strong computer skills, particularly with MS Excel and other MS Office applications, but also a strong understanding of database architecture, statistical packages, and coding
• Automotive powertrain experience preferred

I would like to submit my application for the senior research analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for research services for EMEA and Global case teams in area of Private Equity, M&A and financial markets, with use of a suite of special private equity tools (Dealogic, Pitchbook, Capital IQ, Thomson Eikon, etc...).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Broad experience with legislation, history, policy issues, and practical challenges facing security clearance reform initiatives in the national security environment
• Executive leadership skill and experience with strategically planning, managing, and directing the efforts of large scale government organizations, inclusive of the demonstrated abilities of change management, stakeholder communications, budget formulation and execution, and resource management
• Extensive experience in collaboration and consensus building across government organizations and industry
• Attendance at an advanced Joint or Army School (e.g., Naval Postgraduate School, Army War College, National Defense University, Marine Corps University)
• Experience performing research and analysis within the financial services industry and/or a B2B market
• Experience functioning as an internal evangelist, thought leader, and change agent
• Commercial property database management
• Compile competing market exclusive reports and update the database accordingly

In response to your job posting for senior research analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for on-going competitive research and industry analysis in support of the department’s product strategy and product development efforts.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Attend commercial brokerage division meetings
• Establish and maintain Broker Territory Management reporting systems
• Generate on-the-fly statistical reports
• Maintain and develop systems for property database maintenance consistent with company-wide conventions and standards
• Review local business periodicals for trends, statistics and other news articles
• Maintain, generate and assist broker divisions in interpreting statistical reports for trends and quarterly report publications
• Publish quarterly commercial real estate statistics and reports, including corporate projects
• Experience working with quantitative data and experience in higher education, psychometrics, public policy formation, information systems, computer science, mathematics, statistics, economics, data science, or in quantitative social science research

I would like to submit my application for the senior research analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analytical support, thought partnership and cutting edge market analysis tools for other analysts on the team by leading periodic team research workshops.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with OPNAV, HQMC, NAVAIR or equivalent DoD requirements and acquisition organizations
• Knowledge of DoD weapons modeling capabilities
• Experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS)
• Knowledge of naval aviation sustainment programs, processes, or systems
• Prior development of market research survey instruments that impact organizational strategies, business goals, and operating plans
• Work on complex qualitative and quantitative research projects
• Analyze research findings and provide insights to support the development of enterprise strategies, brand and portfolio optimization, and new product development