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This opportunity offers a recent graduate valuable experience in the professional arena of market research in the area of information technology, general government policy and contracting trends.

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How much do market research contractor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for market research contractor in the United States is $113,783.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,500.00 and $139,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a market research contractor?

A Market Research Contractor is an independent professional who conducts research to analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes for businesses. They gather data through surveys, interviews, and industry reports to help companies make informed decisions. Unlike full-time employees, contractors work on a project basis, offering flexibility and specialized expertise. Their insights assist businesses in refining marketing strategies, identifying target audiences, and improving products or services.

What are typical projects or responsibilities for a market research contractor?

As a Market Research Contractor, you can expect to work on projects such as designing and conducting surveys, analyzing market trends, evaluating consumer preferences, and compiling detailed reports for clients. Responsibilities often include presenting findings to stakeholders, making recommendations, and supporting strategic business decisions based on data analysis. You'll work with varying sectors and may collaborate closely with marketing, product development, or sales teams to ensure the research aligns with organizational goals. This role requires managing multiple projects independently and adapting quickly to different client needs and industry requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a market research contractor?

To thrive as a Market Research Contractor, you need strong analytical abilities, experience in data collection and interpretation, and a background in marketing, business, statistics, or a related field. Proficiency with survey platforms, statistical analysis software (such as SPSS or Tableau), and presentation tools is highly beneficial, as are certifications in market research. Excellent communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and time management make candidates stand out in this role. These competencies ensure accurate data analysis, actionable insights, and effective client collaboration in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.

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Infographic showing various Market Research Contractor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,783 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

AI Vendor Market Expert (Senior Director, Analyst - Fully Remote United States)

Gartner

Remote

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About the role:

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, marketpredictionsand best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations.

In a fast-changing vendor landscape, our premium brandedmarket coverageresearch, such as our Magic Quadrants, serve as lighthouses that allow organizations navigate turbulence and achieve their mission-critical priorities

As a Gartner Analyst, you will have the opportunity to shape thefuture of AIbyprovidingCIOs and AI Leaderswithresearch insightstoleveragethetools,vendorsand approaches best suited to theirobjectivesand constraintswithin their AI strategies.

Senior Directorsserve as leaderswithin Gartner's Business and Technology Insights (BTI) practice, as a credible thought leaderwithin their designated market at local,regionaland global levels.They producepragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward keyobjectives. They are trustedadvisors toclients, reinforcing Gartner's value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales supportvisitsand Gartner conferences tooffer high impact recommendationsthat addresscomplexchallenges.

What you will do:

Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insights" contentfor CIOsand AI Leaderson AIsolution categories like:Market Evolution;Infrastructure & Compute;Models and Providers;Development Platforms;AIDataInfrastructure Platforms&Components;ApplicationFrameworks &Middleware;Prebuilt, CustomorEmbedded;Agentic automation, AgenticManagement;GRC, Security;Operations & Monitoring;Contracting and Funding

Develop new research ideas and offer actionable approaches to client needs

Analyze client challenges toidentifyroot causes and reframe thinking

Demonstrate thought leadership, for examplearound thefuture ofConsumer Goods or InsuranceProperty andCasualty(P&C);ecosystems, geopolitics, technologies, vendors and the regulations impacting it; the role of data; required business capabilities; and help shape research positions across analyst teams

Research and predict market vendors and trends toprovideactionable insights,e.g.Magic Quadrants, Critical Capabilities, Strategic Roadmaps

Assistorganizationsin their digitalization and AI Journeys by providing guidance on readiness, strategy, use case prioritization, business case, architecture,designand vendor selection

Bring independent insights that influence research agendasand help clients make informed, unbiased decisions

Collaborate with Team Managers and Research Cohort Leads to align stakeholders and drivehighimpactoutcomes

Pivot into adjacent research areas as client demand evolvesand boundaries between industries and technologies blur

Provideactionable client advice via virtual orinpersoninteractions

Create and deliverhighvaluepresentations for Gartner events and client briefings

Support Research and Sales byrepresentingthe voice of the market and driving client engagement

Peerreviewresearch content to ensure quality and timeliness

Build credibility as an expertrepresentingGartner research andmethodology

Participate in innovation and research discussions with peers

Identifyand improve research processes

Mentor and coach junior team members

Be client-centric and help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions

What you will need:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

12+ years of relevant field or industry experience

Experienceselecting,implementingandmaintainingmulti-vendorAI Solutions

Ability to break down business problems / use cases into distinct functional capabilitiestomapagainstAI SolutionCategories

Thoroughunderstanding of the AI stack (Apps, MiddlewareFrameworks & Agents, Platforms, Infrastructure+Data)

Consumer Goods or Insurance experiencepreferred

Demonstrated executive presence; the ability toestablishcredibility with executives andadditionalstakeholders

Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and producehigh qualitydeliverables

Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability

Strong written and verbalproficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions

Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges

Strongcollaboration andcommunication skills - able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply

Subject matterexpertise; comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements

Strong business and financial acumen

Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market

Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team

Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments

Ability torepresentGartner's researchmethodologyand strategies effectively at all levels

Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you'll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients' AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You'll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It's an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that's reshaping the way we operate. If you're passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that's guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.


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