Market Research Analyst

Plano, TX (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own market and community impact workstreams by synthesizing sentiment, performing economic analysis, and forecasting outcomes to guide infrastructure initiatives.

  • Synthesize local sentiment and translate data into actionable insights
  • Model economic and social impact, including job creation and tax value
  • Guide sustainable development with data-driven forecasting

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Community Sentiment & Fit: Ensure our projects align with local values by analyzing "hearts + minds" reports and synthesizing data from Flypower and Paces reports to gauge regional sentiment.
  • Economic & Demographic Analysis: Identify areas open to revitalization by analyzing macroeconomic trends, including industrial decline, regional population loss or exodus.
  • Social Impact & "Gravity": Use geographic and socioeconomic data to pinpoint areas experiencing "gravity" issues - such as food deserts and the digital divide - so our infrastructure can help bridge gaps and uplift communities.
  • Internal Impact & Forecasting: Build models to quantify our holistic impact on communities. Estimate job creation numbers (construction, full-time, and ancillary roles), project how tax revenue could be turned into best perceived value, and track total marketing investment across city, county, and state levels and their impact.
  • Environmental Stewardship: Identify sustainable development opportunities, such as incorporating wetland restoration areas or repurposing struggling agricultural land for higher-use infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Experience in research, data science, market analysis, economics, urban planning, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency with data modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure development, energy markets, or land use/zoning, is a strong plus.

Preferred

  • Data-Driven Strategist
  • Community-Minded
  • Analytical & Curious
  • Collaborative Communicator

Benefits

  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
  • Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
  • Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives
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Aligned Data Centers

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Building the future of digital infrastructure. Aligned delivers scalable, sustainable, and high-efficiency data centers designed for the AI, cloud, and enterprise demands of today—and tomorrow. Our modular approach accelerates deployment, reduces risk, and optimizes resources, ensuring speed and reliability at every step.With a focus on sustainability and innovation, we’re redefining what’s possible in data center construction and operations—driving efficiency while supporting the world’s most transformative technologies.Whether it's high-density AI workloads, cloud scalability, or enterprise resilience, Aligned is built to deliver.#DataCenters #AI #Cloud #Scalability #Sustainability

Founded in 2013
Plano, Texas, USA
488 employees (12 in marketing)
81% recommend to a friend
79% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Median Tenure
1.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$13B
Last Raise
$400M
Debt Financing, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Debt Financing • $400M
  • Jan 2025
    Private Equity • $5B
  • Jan 2025
    Debt Financing • $7B

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23.2K
Traffic Source Mix
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44.1%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
5.6%
Social
3.1%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~488

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