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Overview
ICT research consultant work is about carrying out targeted technology research for clients, using ICT tools to design surveys, analyse results, prepare reports, present findings and make recommendations.
In job descriptions, look for research design, questionnaires, survey tooling, data analysis, client reports, presentations, recommendations, evidence handling and the link between findings and technology decisions.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
ICT research consultant work is client-focused technology research rather than general systems work. The role frames a question, designs surveys or other evidence gathering, uses ICT tools to analyse results, writes a final report, presents findings and turns evidence into recommendations.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include research scoping, questionnaire design, survey tooling, data analysis, report writing, presentation, client interviewing and translating findings into technology choices. Specializations can involve user research, market evidence, digital service studies, system needs, adoption barriers or evaluation of ICT initiatives.
Salary context
Salary context depends on client responsibility, research complexity, data sensitivity, presentation demands, independence, method design and how directly recommendations influence technology investment. Compare roles by ownership of the research question, depth of analysis, client exposure and accountability for final recommendations.
Career paths
Career paths may lead toward senior ICT research consultant, business analyst, service designer, data analyst, research lead, digital strategy consultant or project advisory roles. Progress usually comes from stronger methods, clearer reports, better facilitation and trusted judgement about technology decisions.
Good to know
Job ads should explain the research topics, client setting, evidence sources and expected outputs. Check whether the consultant designs the method, only analyses survey data, presents to decision makers, writes recommendations or follows up how findings affect ICT projects.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Computer and Information Research Scientists
15-1221.00
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Occupation group
Systems analysts (2511)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6e92d4b5-3167-4166-802f-da7753951a31 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2511.12 |
| ISCO group | 2511 |
| Concept type | Occupation |