Bluefield Research is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Analyst to lead our analysis of advanced water treatment technologies and solutions, business models, and market strategies.
This is a unique opportunity to drive thought leadership and provide strategic insights to global companies navigating critical water challenges—from reuse and desalination to treatment chemicals and emerging technologies.
As an in-house subject matter expert and thought leader, you will work closely with a talented team of analysts and collaborate with clients across the municipal and industrial water sectors. From policy shifts to the commercialization of new technologies, your insights will help decision makers navigate an evolving global water landscape.
Become a water industry thought leader…
We are seeking a candidate who can do the following:
- Lead with impact: Guide a team of analysts to deliver impactful reports, data-backed presentations, and client workshops. Foster collaboration, open communication, and a shared sense of purpose across the team and company.
- Own the research: Monitor key trends and business models in water reuse, desalination, advanced treatment technologies (e.g., membranes, chemicals), and solutions (e.g., reuse, desalination, emerging contaminant remediation). Assess their implications for technology providers, utilities, industrials, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Engage clients directly: Provide expert support to clients, ensuring alignment between research insights and their business needs. This is manifested through workshops, presentations, webcasts, podcasts, and onsite meetings to maximize client value.
- Be at thought leader: Become a leading voice across the water sector by representing Bluefield as a thought leader through speaking engagements, published insights, and client interactions. Build and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Closely collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to strategically identify near and long-term opportunities, promote Bluefield insights to existing prospective clients, and be a subject matter expert. This also includes attending conferences and associated travel.
- Drive results: Develop research plans, manage project timelines, and guide resource allocation to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality analysis. The role also includes working closely with the editorial and production teams.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum five years of experience in water, climate, market research sectors, or an applicable industry.
- Familiarity with advanced treatment methods, reuse desalination, treatment chemicals, and related technologies is highly desirable.
- Experience in forecasting, data analysis, and business strategy is highly desirable.
- Prior experience as a research analyst is required; management experience is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools a plus (e.g., Tableau, Sisense, Qlik) preferred.
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel Skills (i.e. ability to build pivot tables, basic understanding of how statistical modeling works.)
- Exceptional communication skills—verbal and written—with strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with effective organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and sales activities.
- Fluency in English with strong writing and presentation skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in an entrepreneurial or high-growth environment is a plus.
- U.S. citizenship or valid work visa required.
- This position will be based out of either our Boston (Massachusetts) or our Berkeley (California) offices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental and vision.
- Generous PTO: 3 weeks of vacation plus paid public holidays and sick leave.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, growing company.
Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please include the position title in the subject line.
Only qualified candidates will receive a response.
