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Bluefield Research is seeking a dynamic Research Director to lead water market and industry analysis for the U.S. and Canada municipal water sector. This key role involves managing and collaborating with a talented team of global water experts to deliver industry-leading insights and real-time client support.

Bluefield’s global research team is known for its high-quality, data-driven analyses in an evolving market shaped by climate change, policy developments, and competitive strategies. We’re looking for a leader with industry expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and a demonstrated want to influence the future of water for a growing roster of companies focused on the water sector.

Become a water industry thought leader. We are seeking a candidate who has strong skills in the following:

• Team Leadership: Guide a team of analysts to deliver impactful reports, data-backed presentations, and client workshops.Foster collaboration, open communication, and a shared sense of purpose across the team and company.  
• Research and Data: Monitor and analyze key trends– including policy shifts, climate impacts, infrastructure investments, and supply chain dynamics– to support our ongoing stream of research.
• Client Engagement: Provide expert support to clients, ensuring alignment between research insights and their business needs. This is manifested through workshops, presentations, webcasts, and podcasts to maximize client value.  
• Industry Thought Leadership: Become a leading voice across the water sector by representing Bluefield as a thought leader through speaking engagements, published insights, and client interactions. Build and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders to identify new opportunities for growth. 
• Subject Matter Expertise: Closely collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to strategically identify near and long-term opportunities, promote Bluefield insights to existing prospective clients, and be a subject matter expert. This also includes attending conferences and associated travel.  
• Project Management: Develop research plans, manage project timelines, and guide resource allocation to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality analysis. The role also includes working closely with the editorial and production teams.  

Required Skills and Experience  

• Minimum five years of experience in water, energy, infrastructure, market research sectors, or applicable industry.  
• Prior experience as a research analyst 
• Prior management experience is a plus
• Familiarity with data visualization tools a plus (e.g., Tableau, Sisense, Qlik) preferred. 
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel Skills (i.e. ability to build pivot tables, basic understanding of how statistical modeling works) 
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal and written—with strong attention to detail.  
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with effective organizational skills.  
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and sales activities.  
• Fluency in English with strong writing and presentation skills

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.  
• Experience in an entrepreneurial environment is highly valued.  
• U.S. citizenship or valid work visa required.  
• This position will be based out of either our Boston (Massachusetts) or our Berkeley (California) offices. 

Benefits  

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental and vision.  
• Generous PTO: 3 weeks of vacation plus paid public holidays and sick leave.  
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.  
• Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, growing company. 

Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.  

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Include the position title in the subject line.  

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

Bluefield Research is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Analyst to lead our analysis of advanced water treatment technologies and solutions, business models, and market strategies. 

This is a unique opportunity to drive thought leadership and provide strategic insights to global companies navigating critical water challenges—from reuse and desalination to treatment chemicals and emerging technologies.

As an in-house subject matter expert and thought leader, you will work closely with a talented team of analysts and collaborate with clients across the municipal and industrial water sectors. From policy shifts to the commercialization of new technologies, your insights will help decision makers navigate an evolving global water landscape.

Become a water industry thought leader…

We are seeking a candidate who can do the following:

• Lead with impact: Guide a team of analysts to deliver impactful reports, data-backed presentations, and client workshops. Foster collaboration, open communication, and a shared sense of purpose across the team and company.  
• Own the research: Monitor key trends and business models in water reuse, desalination, advanced treatment technologies (e.g., membranes, chemicals), and solutions (e.g., reuse, desalination, emerging contaminant remediation). Assess their implications for technology providers, utilities, industrials, investors, and other stakeholders. 
• Engage clients directly: Provide expert support to clients, ensuring alignment between research insights and their business needs. This is manifested through workshops, presentations, webcasts, podcasts, and onsite meetings to maximize client value.  
• Be at thought leader: Become a leading voice across the water sector by representing Bluefield as a thought leader through speaking engagements, published insights, and client interactions. Build and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders to identify new opportunities for growth. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Closely collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to strategically identify near and long-term opportunities, promote Bluefield insights to existing prospective clients, and be a subject matter expert. This also includes attending conferences and associated travel.  
• Drive results: Develop research plans, manage project timelines, and guide resource allocation to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality analysis. The role also includes working closely with the editorial and production teams.  

Required Skills and Experience  

• Minimum five years of experience in water, climate, market research sectors, or an applicable industry.
• Familiarity with advanced treatment methods, reuse desalination, treatment chemicals, and related technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience in forecasting, data analysis, and business strategy is highly desirable.
• Prior experience as a research analyst is required; management experience is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools a plus (e.g., Tableau, Sisense, Qlik) preferred. 
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel Skills (i.e. ability to build pivot tables, basic understanding of how statistical modeling works.) 
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal and written—with strong attention to detail. 
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with effective organizational skills.  
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences, and sales activities.  
• Fluency in English with strong writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.  
• Experience in an entrepreneurial or high-growth environment is a plus.
• U.S. citizenship or valid work visa required.  
• This position will be based out of either our Boston (Massachusetts) or our Berkeley (California) offices. 

Benefits  

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental and vision.  
• Generous PTO: 3 weeks of vacation plus paid public holidays and sick leave.  
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.  
• Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, growing company. 

Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.  

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

The 13 Western states are critical to the U.S. economy, home to over 78 million people and responsible for nearly 20% of the nation’s GDP. Yet, this vital region faces unprecedented water challenges. 

Climate-driven water scarcity, booming population growth, and the surging demands of critical industries like agriculture, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing are pushing the region’s water resources to their limits. With the Colorado River and other key water sources under immense strain, key stakeholders respond though innovative solutions, from water reuse and desalination to smart irrigation and digital water management technologies.

Bluefield Research is seeking a Research Associate to lead our efforts in analyzing and communicating these evolving dynamics of water management to our growing roster of clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to guide company strategies and decisions. As a thought leader in this field, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water management.

Become a thought leader in water…

• Regional Water Market Analysis:  Monitor market trends, outcomes, policies and potentially disruptive factors impacting water management opportunities in the West. Key research topics will include water reuse, digital water, policy and water resources management.
• Company Insights: Keep pace with changing business strategies of the leading companies on the West Coast from engineering to technology to smart irrigation companies.
• Data Collection: Work with Bluefield’s data team to identify relevant water data sets and apply our research methodology to carry out forecasting and other data exercises.
• Client Support: Provide support to research and consulting teams on inquiries from our growing West coast client base.
• Industry Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying opportunities for new business and revenue growth in western states.
• Business Development: Collaborate with the sales team help identify companies and drive business development efforts in the water for agriculture space. This may include client workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and industry conferences.

Show off your skills and experience:

• 2 to 5 years relevant experience, within the water management, agriculture, infrastructure, engineering, or market research fields, preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in West Coast water issues will set you apart.
• Proficiency with MS applications required (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik, Sisense) is preferred.
• A keen attention to detail and highly effective organization skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, prospects and industry stakeholders.
• Self-starter who is also team player that works well with others.
• Flexible to travel to clients and industry conferences, as needed.

The Basics:

• College or University degree, required; MBA or business degree, preferred.
• Background in water management resources is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
• This position is based in Berkeley, California.

Benefits:

• A smart, fun, growing team
• Health insurance coverage plans (i.e., health, dental, vision)
• Three weeks of vacation per year
• Paid time off (sickness and health)
• ~12 Public Holidays determined annually
• Retirement plan (401k) with investment matching
• Upward mobility in a start-up culture that allows for potential a role in management with demonstrated success

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume (PDF) to careers@bluefieldresearch.com. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

Summary: The Bluefield internship focuses on supporting our insight service clients through data and trend analysis, developing reports and presentations for clients, and being part of a team. This is an excellent and proven opportunity for candidates seeking to build their knowledge and experience in the global water markets.

Forge a new path in the rapidly changing water landscape:

• Learn about many of the critical factors shaping municipal and industrial water management, from policies to company strategies
• Build-out and maintain project and company databases that demonstrate emerging trends and market shifts
• Interact with industry players and government agencies to identify key data inputs and market perspectives to support strategy discussions
• Initiate and produce PowerPoint presentations that help clients and colleagues make more informed decisions
• Demonstrate to research team members a growing knowledge and expertise of the water sector, water technology, and market opportunities
• Build an understanding of the regulatory, technology and competitive landscape of the water industry and the development market

Show off your interests, skills, and experiences:

• Required Education – Undergraduate or Graduate degree, candidates Accepted
• Experience: Preferred 1-2 years experience in written research and analysis in the water, energy, or other infrastructure sector
• Valid work visa
• Fluent English. Other major language are a plus
• We have a preference for candidates located in Boston
• Candidates that are approved by the MassCEC Internship Program are given priority

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume to careers@bluefieldresearch.com.

Please be sure to include the position in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will receive a response.