How to hire a development research analyst

How to hire a development research analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step development research analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a development research analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new development research analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a development research analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a development research analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a development research analyst that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of development research analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Development Research Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Development Research Analyst	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$22-50
   Analyst Internship	An analyst internship is a student program where an intern is assigned to assist analyst professionals by analyzing business goals, objectives, and needs. Analyst interns assist in the planning and designing of business processes and suggest recommendations for improvement... Show more	$13-25
   Analyst Sales	Analyst sales, or a sales analyst, is a professional who is responsible for increasing sales and revenue of a company by running competitive analysis and making recommendations on how the marketing and sales team should move forward. Sales analysts must assist in the review of monthly financial statements and prepare complex financial statements for retail and service businesses... Show more	$22-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Analysis
   • SQL
   • R
   • Visualization
   • Java
   • SAS
   • SharePoint
   • Market Research
   • MATLAB
   • Product Development
   • Data Collection
   • Research Findings
   • Statistical Analysis
   • DOD

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and maintain statistical process control software, calibration procedures, and ISO documents
   • Provide training of DoD and IC programs to sensor system engineers, application developers, program leads and peers.
   • Follow all establish safety, quality GMP, GLP and company policies, procedures and recognize practices.
   • Perform cell fusion, tissue culture, characterization of cell lines by ELISA, and cell banking.
   • Supervise summer interns involve in the extraction and purification of antigens, the biochemical analyses, and the ELISA assays.
   • Develop in PHP, JSP, .NET

   More development research analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your development research analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A development research analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, development research analysts' average salary in hawaii is 57% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level development research analysts earn 57% less than senior-level development research analysts.
   • Certifications. A development research analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a development research analyst's salary.

   Average development research analyst salary

   $70,829yearly

   $34.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level development research analyst salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average development research analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$90,064	$43
   2	North Carolina	$86,956	$42
   3	Washington	$86,476	$42
   4	Maryland	$83,504	$40
   5	Massachusetts	$80,490	$39
   6	Colorado	$79,980	$38
   7	California	$78,935	$38
   8	New Jersey	$78,624	$38
   9	District of Columbia	$75,732	$36
   10	Ohio	$75,344	$36
   11	Illinois	$75,192	$36
   12	Tennessee	$67,794	$33
   13	Michigan	$67,216	$32
   14	Oregon	$66,302	$32
   15	Connecticut	$65,625	$32
   16	Texas	$64,508	$31
   17	Indiana	$63,922	$31
   18	Kentucky	$62,796	$30
   19	Georgia	$62,256	$30
   20	New Mexico	$62,076	$30

   Average development research analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	T.D. Williamson	$119,825	$57.61
   2	SAS Institute	$113,285	$54.46	15
   3	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$105,944	$50.93	208
   4	General Motors	$105,231	$50.59	71
   5	AQR Capital Management	$104,448	$50.22	5
   6	Ernst & Young	$103,604	$49.81	68
   7	VMware	$101,379	$48.74
   8	Sandia National Labs	$98,969	$47.58	87
   9	QuintilesIMS	$98,145	$47.19	89
   10	Philips	$98,119	$47.17	1
   11	Blackboard	$93,151	$44.78
   12	Ironwood Pharmaceuticals	$92,025	$44.24
   13	Oak Ridge National Laboratory	$91,487	$43.98	34
   14	Farmers Insurance	$89,181	$42.88
   15	Wikimedia Foundation	$85,126	$40.93
   16	Houlihan Lokey	$83,311	$40.05	2
   17	P&G	$81,893	$39.37	32
   18	SafeAuto	$81,222	$39.05
   19	EMD Millipore	$80,653	$38.78
   20	Level One Bank	$80,629	$38.76

4. Writing a development research analyst job description

   A development research analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a development research analyst job description:

   Development research analyst job description example

   This role will work closely with an extensive cross functional team to ensure correct set up of packaging specifications throughout enterprise planning systems (ERP) and global specification management. This role will create and accurately maintain packaging specifications and be responsible for training packaging R&D end users in the specification system. This role is expected to develop collaborative solutions through a strong understanding of our systems, processes, and continuous improvement practices.
   Minimum Requirements
   
   * BS degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field.
   * 1+ years' experience working on packaging projects
   * Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and with external suppliers
   * Project management experience.
   * 20% Travel
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   * Experience with Oracle specification system, SAP and Atlas workflow
   * Advanced excel skills with ability to identify and drive system automation
   * Specification writing experience
   * Exposure to consumer-packaged goods industry
   * Graphics system data setup and requirements understanding
   
   Key Responsibilities
   
   * Create packaging specifications in the ORACLE global specification system.
   * Generate and assign global reference data to packaging specifications.
   * Create printed packaging specifications and submit dielines to graphics team
   * Accurately report project and workflow status to cross functional team.
   * Drive continuous process improvement ideas through process and material/specification harmonization.
   * Training of new packaging R&D end users in the global spec system
   * Ensure data quality with vendors through packaging questionnaires and adherence to global templates.
   * Ensure good business process knowledge, methodology, integration, and consistency in the business unit.
   * Navigate business processes ensuring that critical milestones are met to maintain project timelines.
   * Conduct root cause analysis for process gaps and propose solutions to addressing the gaps.
   * Provide direction for Regional Change Management of packaging templates.
   * Provide regional functional expertise, influencing, deciding and escalating as necessary, specific to business process requirements.
   * Be involved in Mars business systems support related requests (for business users), system testing and managing applicable CIP's (Continuous Improvement Projects)
   
   What can you expect from Mars?
   
   * Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
   * Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
   * Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
   * An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
   
   #LI-Hybrid

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find development research analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your development research analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit development research analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting development research analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new development research analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the development research analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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