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----Job Description---- BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Usability Researcher Professional Job for an opportunity at Remote! Position Title: Usability Researcher Location: Remote Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: Contract of 06 Months (Hours per Week: 40) and possibility of extension Job Type: Contract and Remote Pay Range: $75 - $80/hr. on w2 Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Top Skills: * Years of Experience Required: 10+ overall years of experience in the field. * Degrees or certifications required: A relevant degree or significant on-the-job experience is expected * Minimum 10+ years' experience with UX benchmark type research. * Minimum 8+ years' experience with project management, organizing, and planning is critical * A minimum of 8+ years' experience with qualitative research experience is necessary, in addition to quantitative skills, for a balanced approach to research Job Description: Responsibilities * Research Planning and Execution: Design and execute research to identify and evaluate opportunities for client Copilot compared with key competitors * Generative and Evaluative Research: Conduct qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research to generate insights for Microsoft 365 and Copilot. * Data Analysis and Synthesis: Analyze and synthesize diverse data sources, prioritize findings, and clearly summarize project work. * Project Management: Coordinate with multiple research partners, study recruitment vendors/panel management, and research ops to move projects forward. * Hands-on Research Execution: study design, execute interviews, survey creation, analysis, etc. * Rapid Insight Generation: Execute research and compile insights quickly to maximize impact. * Rapid Output Generation: Creating assets such as videos, presentations, and documents to summarize the insights. Skills & Experience (Required) * An advanced degree in Engineering, Social Science, or other data or research-centric field. * Proven experience in designing and executing mixed-methods UX research, including observing, understanding, and synthesizing human behavior into insights, to drive customer-focused product development. * Exceptional project management, organizing, and planning skills with keen attention to detail. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and influence data-driven decisions. * Proficiency in qualitative research methods, insight synthesis, and generating insightful reports/outputs. * A passion for translating ideas, needs, and requests into rigorous and valid research questions. * A passion for the hands-on process of conducting research with customers and end-users and then creating succinct research reports and summaries Skills & Experience (Desirable) * An advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, or related fields. * Experience conducting user research on AI, particularly generative AI (LLMs) * Experience incorporating accessibility and DEI concerns in research from recruiting through analysis. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and wo To view the full job description,