User Researcher

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Summary:

In this role, you will be a valuable member of the Research & Insights team at Vivint. This is an eight-strong team of researchers who work with Vivint customers and other consumers to help inform:

*Product roadmaps, through discovery work and concept testing

*Product development, through usability, value, pricing, and other testing and research

*Product iteration, through satisfaction surveys, interviews, and other methods

*Product naming, branding, pricing, and other marketing decisions

This is a job with a high degree of variety, both in the products and services we research and the methodologies we employ. The research team is well-respected and highly valued within Vivint and the team works in partnership with many key functions internally, including the product, design, engineering, marketing, and leadership teams. The existing team has over 40 years in research between them.

Primary Responsibilities:

*Partner with UX Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and various departments through the organization to plan, prepare and execute ongoing research.

*Execute survey research projects with Vivint customers and other consumers to provide insights to internal stakeholders.

*Analyze survey findings

*Read out on survey results to stakeholders.

* Participate in educating teams on valid, reliable, and ethical research and testing best practices.

Required Skills:

*A passion for user research, and clearly demonstrated empathy for end users

*Designing and running surveys.

*Knowledge of presentation and spreadsheet software.

Required Education/Experience:

*1-3 years of experience running, analyzing, and presenting findings from surveys with consumers.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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