MMGY Global is the largest and most integrated travel marketing firm in the world specializing in travel, tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. Our mission is simple: We Inspire People To Go Places. Our job as marketers is to influence decision-making related to travel planning and booking decisions, and we invest in the best proprietary industry data and consumer research to guide us. Research, data, and the insights that emerge guide our teams and everything we do across all marketing channels and disciplines. The MMGY Travel Intelligence division is vital to the company’s strategy and to ensuring its sustainable competitive advantage in the industry.

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC. The Research Analyst reports directly to MMGY’s VP, Travel Performance Data, with dotted-line reporting to various Research Account Managers depending on the assigned project or client relationship.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports assigned research projects and client relationships to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and overall excellence of all MMGY client deliverables;

• Conducts preliminary review of data sets to assist research account managers (RAMs) with their analysis and identification of relevant insights and trends;

• Provides an additional level of quality assurance for all assigned deliverables;

• Coordinates project schedules with relevant departments and/or management; 

• Drafts and manages communications with clients as directed by RAMs;

• Works closely with Data Operations team to help prepare and organize all upcoming projects for RAM teams;

• Works with RAMs to aid them in the preparation of written reports, spreadsheets, or other client deliverables; 

• Collaborates, on a cross-functional basis, with other MMGY teams including, but not limited to, the data strategy, media strategy, and account management teams;

• Other duties as assigned by VP/Travel Performance Data.

Requirements:

• 4-year BA/BS degree in market research, mathematics, statistics, or related field strongly preferred. Graduate degree a plus.

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in market research, data analytics, trend-based tracking and analysis, or similar;

• Experience in statistical modeling, data analytics, and data management tools, including SPSS and Microsoft Excel, preferred;

• Experience in the travel and/or tourism industries is a plus;

• Must have excellent attention to detail;

• Must be proactive, self-motivated, adept at dealing with ambiguity, possess strong time management skills, and have excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all business travel.

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

OUR VALUES MISSION
Our company will help to create a connected, inclusive, and peaceful world by promoting travel as a cultural bridge of understanding. We will empower our staff and the travel industry at large to create economic opportunity, community pride, and personal fulfillment rooted in the industries of travel, hospitality, and entertainment.