Skill
Market Research
Marketing and Social Media
Market research is the systematic gathering and analysis of data about target markets, customers, competitors, and industry trends to inform business decisions. It includes methods like surveys, focus groups, interviews, and analysis of existing data (secondary research) to understand consumer behavior and preferences. Marketers, product teams, and executives rely on it to reduce risk when launching products or entering new markets.
Market Research in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 37
- Employers
- 34
- Median pay
- $159,000
- Disclose pay
- 81%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 30 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Market Research (37)
Contract Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Full-time · Washington, DC · $61,722 – $111,087
A federal contracting role managing procurement from planning through closeout for a Great Lakes navigation authority. This suits someone with hands-on experience writing solicitations, analyzing bids, negotiating terms, and overseeing contract performance under federal acquisition rules.
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CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Jefferson Barracks, Missouri · $91,779 – $119,315
This is a permanent National Guard Title 32 role managing a full range of contracting activities for the Missouri Air National Guard, from procurement planning and solicitation to contract negotiation and performance management. It suits experienced contracting professionals who can work independently and advise diverse customers across services, supplies, construction, and engineering purchases.
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CONTRACT SPECIALIST
United States Space Force
Buckley AFB, Colorado · $99,800 – $154,280
This role advises customers on complex procurement strategies and manages both the pre-award planning and post-award administration of contracts for services, commodities, and construction across a wide range of contracting methods. The position suits experienced procurement professionals who can analyze risk, negotiate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)
Army National Guard Units
Full-time · Saint Augustine, FL · $50,460 – $97,087
The National Guard is hiring a contract specialist to develop procurement strategies, conduct market research, and manage acquisition planning across a range of military contracting needs. This role suits someone with federal contracting experience or business/supply chain background seeking advancement within civil service.
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Program Analyst (Acquisitions)
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Full-time · Washington, DC · $102,415 – $191,965
A federal role managing IT hardware, software, and services contracts for the U.S. judicial system, focusing particularly on software licensing agreements. The work involves contract development, vendor evaluation, and acting as the contracting officer's representative between courts and suppliers.
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Senior Product Marketing Manager
Crusoe
San Francisco, CA · $175,000 – $215,000
Crusoe seeks a product marketing manager to develop messaging and positioning for their AI infrastructure cloud platform, driving adoption across technical buyer segments. This role suits someone with 5+ years of SaaS or enterprise software product marketing experience who understands AI and cloud infrastructure deeply and can translate complex technical differentiation into compelling narratives.
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Business Development Intern
Ibotta
Internship · Denver, CO · $20 / hour · Remote
This 12-week summer internship places you on Ibotta's business development team, where you'll help build client pitches, research market opportunities, and analyze program performance. It suits undergraduates studying marketing, sales, or finance who want hands-on experience in a fast-moving, data-driven environment.
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Senior Associate- Product & Channel Marketing (Remote)
Protective Life
Work From Home · $76,500 – $115,000 · Remote
Analyze the competitive landscape in the annuities and retirement savings market, delivering insights on rival products and value propositions to inform Protective's strategy. This role suits someone who can synthesize complex market data into actionable intelligence and think through the strategic implications of competitors' moves.
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Research Director, Audience Insights, Content Insights
The New York Times Company
Full-time · New York, NY · $160,000 – $205,000
This role leads video measurement and audience research at the New York Times, using surveys and data analysis to inform decisions about video content creation, distribution, and editorial strategy. It suits experienced market or user researchers who can blend quantitative and qualitative methods to drive insights across multiple projects.
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Director, Product & Segment Marketing Manager
NetDocuments
Lehi, UT · $220,000 – $245,000 · Remote
A leadership role managing product and segment marketing strategy across NetDocuments' legal technology portfolio, serving law firms of all sizes and corporate legal departments. This role is ideal for an experienced product marketer who can build team expertise in how different customer segments buy and adopt legal software.
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Asked for alongside Market Research
Measured from the 37 open roles that name Market Research — not from a curated list.
- Competitive Analysis11 roles29.7%
- Data Analysis8 roles21.6%
- Financial Modeling6 roles16.2%
- Go-to-Market Strategy4 roles10.8%
- Brand Strategy3 roles8.1%
- Competitive Intelligence3 roles8.1%
- Contract Management3 roles8.1%
- Contract Negotiation3 roles8.1%
What employers state they pay
Median
$159,000
Middle half
$131,000 – $199,000
From 30 of 37 open roles — the 81% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry17%
- Mid23%
- Senior34%
- Lead / Staff / Principal6%
- Management20%
From 35 roles whose posting states a level.
Roles that use Market Research
Employers hiring for Market Research
34 in total, most open roles first.
- Intuit3 roles
- AUArmy National Guard Units2 roles
- AA-dec1 role
- AAccenture1 role
- Adams Street Partners1 role
- AC
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.