Research Associate

Communication - Anticipates information that is needed and meets the need with highly credible and insightful material; delivery is clear and concise. Expresses ideas enthusiastically and is an active listener. Successful candidate is an individual who is a visionary, adjusts communication style to stimulate feedback and prepares/delivers high impact presentations.

 

Job Expertise - Extremely well-qualified; able to apply knowledge to champion individual projects to successful completion. Recognized by the industry and highly respected by peers as an expert in the field; often sought after for mentoring role inside the company or as an outside speaker. Well-rounded in other business areas, the successful candidate is an individual who is very current in field of expertise, leading developments and transferring skills and knowledge.

 

Planning & Execution - Always establishes SMART goals, anticipates the unforeseen and develops viable contingency plans; conducts outstanding meetings that result in powerful decisions and actions; tenaciously follows through on commitments. The successful candidate leaves no stone unturned in achieving goals and often over-delivers against expectations; demonstrates a consistently high level of commitment and energy that inspires and motivates the rest of the organization.

 

Customer Focus & Competitive Advantage - Understands customer needs exceptionally well, identifying/implementing solutions that meet or exceed those needs; engaged with customer visits and research. Conducts regular competitive activity updates; anticipates competitive moves in the market, making recommendations on appropriate responses. Leads the development of proprietary products, processes, and technology, yielding sustainable new advantages relative to competition. The successful candidate is an individual who champions new ideas, drives execution, and works with other departments to impact change; creates a flexible environment for continuous improvement to achieve long-term success for the whole company.

 

Teamwork - Extremely reliable individual that always works toward team goals, actively participates in meetings and projects, volunteers for tasks, has information ready, often prior to the request. Willing to take a lead role in moving the project forward or to serve as a support member as required to meet the needs of the group and organization. Listens and communicates exceptionally well, effectively plans and follows up. Helps the team reach decisions and takes responsibility for own actions. The successful candidate constantly drives the organization towards the best results, supporting and stimulating colleagues, leading the team by example without placing themselves above the team.

Adaptability - The Role Model responds positively to change. They adapt readily to different ways of doing things and maintain effectiveness when confronted with new work situations or the uncertainty and ambiguity that comes with change. They handle situations without overreacting or becoming emotional. They are open to new ideas, assignments and approaches. They adapt appropriately to competing demands and shifting priorities. They constructively deal with mistakes and setbacks. The role model provides people with feedback and advice to increase other’s adaptability.

Attention to detail and accurate - The successful candidate identifies inconsistencies and/or errors in complex situations quickly; they ensure a high level of accuracy through thorough review and revision of material relating to projects, decisions and actions. They comply with the intent of policies, procedures and agreements. They ensure no detail is neglected to keep a project on target, reach a goal or meet a need. They coach employees at every level to be detail oriented and accurate.

Confidence - The Role Model conveys a positive first impression. They speak clearly, with a strong voice and assert views in a direct manner. Before communicating they prepare for disagreements and criticism; they use an objective, systematic approach to problem solving. They give others credit and recognition for their accomplishments and involve others in highly visible projects. They have knowledge of their own strengths and weaknesses and acknowledge own mistakes and limitations. The role model acts confidently without being arrogant.

Analyze issues and problem solving - The successful candidate quickly, completely, and accurately sorts through challenging and complex issues, often using sophisticated testing methods. They obtain relevant information through people and data, think logically and focusing on what is critical and important. They identify the root causes, generate reasonable alternatives and manage the buy-in and support/implementation of the chosen solution. They anticipate situations that could impact the organization, finding high-quality solutions before a problem arises.

Organizing – The successful candidate forecasts tasks, processes, resources and time needed to accomplish their objectives. They anticipate problems and revise plans to meet changing circumstances. They plan and coordinate work with others; they clearly communicate to the organization; they are proactive and constantly monitor progress. They hold people accountable for commitments. The role model coaches other people in the organization how to schedule time, prioritize etc.