Lead Research Analyst, Executive Intelligence

Work Arrangement

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Mountain View or Warren, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at a minimum.

About the Job  

As the  Lead Research Analyst , you will own a massive strategic remit: connecting GM’s long-term succession goals with the reality of the global addressable market. This is a  deep-dive intelligence function  designed to inform and prepare our business units with a definitive go-forward plan. 

You will shape talent strategy by ensuring our current leadership pipelines coordinate with a future skill taxonomy—one driven by the rapid velocity of the tech and automotive markets. You will work cross-functionally with  HR Strategy  and  Talent Strategy  to turn complex data into compelling stories. We are looking for a "super-power" researcher who can dive into the weeds but surface with a bold, high-judgment narrative that tells us where to place our biggest bets. 

Responsibilities  

• Strategic Market Mapping:  Execute and maintain industry-specific talent mappings, staying ahead of market trends to ensure GM’s "addressable market" is always defined and accessible. 

• Future Skill Taxonomy:  Analyze the velocity of the technology market to identify emerging skill gaps, ensuring our internal succession plans align with future industry requirements. 

• High-Stakes Storytelling:  Author comprehensive intelligence reports for senior leadership. You must be able to translate "data deep dives" into a narrative that drives executive decision-making. 

• Strategic Advisory:  Act as a key consultant to HR and Business Unit leaders, providing the "intel" that justifies bold bets on external talent or internal pivots. 

• Succession Coordination:  Bridge the gap between internal talent pipelines and external market availability to ensure seamless leadership continuity. 

• Competitive Intelligence:  Maintain a pulse on the "Who’s Who" of the industry, tracking moves, organizational shifts, and technological pivots at competitor firms. 

Required Skills & Experience  

• 10+ years in a research-heavy role. 

• Exceptional Writing & Communication:  You must be a master of the written word. This role requires the ability to produce long-form, high-impact reports that are as clear as they are deep. 

• Analytical Rigor:  A "super-power" for deep-dive research. You should enjoy the hunt for information and the process of synthesizing it into something actionable. 

• High Degree of Judgment:  The ability to look at data and make a "big, bold bet." You don't just report what is; you predict what should be. 

• Market Fluency:  Deep curiosity about the technology landscape and how it shifts talent requirements in the automotive and energy sectors. 

• Cross-Functional Influence:  Proven ability to work alongside HR Strategy and Business leaders to influence long-term organizational design. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience in a top-tier executive search firm or an in-house "Strategic Intelligence" unit. 

• A portfolio of written work or white papers demonstrating the ability to communicate complex market trends. 

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

• The salary range for this role is $140,100 to $186,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

• Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.