Forrester · 2 days ago
Senior Analyst, Data & AI
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$119K/yr - $193K/yr
5+ years expForrester is a company dedicated to solving critical business and technology challenges. They are seeking a Senior Analyst to conduct research on AI governance and responsible AI practices, helping clients navigate regulations and improve their governance strategies.
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Responsibilities
Conduct primary research on: 1) AI governance and responsible AI practices and how they intersect with data and IT governance practices global, national, and major state AI regulations and industry-specific regulations to help organizations comply; 3) frameworks such as NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) and other national policy frameworks on AI to help organizations build and maintain an internal governance program; 4) AI governance practices of vendors and SaaS providers and advise companies on ways to ensure that integrated AI tools meet their internal ethical and security standards; and 5) operating models to help organizations deliver effective cross-functional collaboration necessary for AI governance. This research will help clients navigate challenges by providing insights on emerging regulations, trends, and best practices that organizations are leveraging to build AI governance focused not only on regulations but responsible use of AI, funding AI governance investments, and long-term strategy
Create approximately eight to 12 high-quality, actionable, analytically deep, and fact-based research projects per year, which include a mixture of written reports, tools, webinars, videos, blogs, podcasts, infographics, and other intellectual property. Work alongside sales and marketing teams to promote visibility for this research
Drive and lead key Forrester Wave™ and Landscape reports
Consult with clients to apply Forrester’s research in the context of their specific business environment and help solve their problems through inquiry, guidance, and advisory and consulting engagements
Present at Forrester-sponsored and industry-related events, as well as deliver client webinars
Establish an industry presence as an influential speaker and thinker, build relationships with journalists who cover the sector, and participate in press inquiries as necessary
Support business development and prospect conversations as arranged by Forrester’s account leadership teams
Foster a style that drives a culture of cross-team collaboration, mentorship, integrity, and relentless and positive pursuits
Qualification
Required
A BA/BS degree
Five or more years' experience in AI governance, data governance, IT audit, or AI/ML development, data engineering, data architecture, or data science role working hands-on with developing or implementing governance policies, products, and/or AI and analytical outputs
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following markets: AI governance solutions, AI platforms, data platforms, data governance solutions, and analytics and AI/ML solutions. Knowledge of vendors, key features and capabilities, and use cases
A demonstrated ability to serve as an advisor to senior leaders and C-level clients
Superior client-facing communication, listening, critical thinking, and collaboration skills with researchers, subject matter experts, and client leaders
Strong knowledge of the issues and challenges that data and AI executives and leaders face, and expertise in the broad implications of current and emerging technology markets, economics, labor, and econometrics
The ability to take complex, disparate ideas and distill them into simple, provocative concepts; a willingness to take a stand on outcomes with clients, vendors, press, and competition
The ability to travel 30% of the time
Company
Forrester
Forrester is a research and advisory firm that provides businesses with business and technology-related consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Boris Evelson
Vice President and Principal Analyst
Craig Moore
VP, Principal Analyst
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