Function of Job: 

Under administrative supervision of designated supervisor or other responsible official, to research and develop information, evaluate and analyze data, and recommend solutions to management problems.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Perform research to acquire information from various sources, both private and public, as needed in the analysis of problems.
2. Analyze and evaluate problems to determine the general approach to be followed.
3. Determine constraints, limitations, criteria and guidelines to be followed in postulating alternatives.
4. Develop and evaluate alternative solutions and prepare recommendation(s) for consideration of top-level administration/management.
5. Make presentation of results and conclusions as required and assist in implementing recommended solutions.
6. May travel to various assigned client locations, primarily in New England, to observe and analyze client problems.
7. Coordinate the development of and/or prepare basic computer programs for analysis of data.
8. Perform related duties as assigned.

1. MBA or equivalency by training and experience.
2. One year of operational experience carrying out assignments using management skills.
3. Ability to meet and work with diverse groups of people.
4. Communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. Willingness to travel extensively on short notice and to make overnight stays, if required.
6. Some familiarity with computer programming and data analysis techniques.

1. Experience in a consulting or related service organization working on assignments for external clients.
2. Knowledge of a specialized field of business, such as accounting, sales, marketing etc., as determined by department.

Effective Date:     2/12/81

*** NOTE: Revised - Original approved 2/8/78.***