Emerging Technologies Analyst

Job ID
134369
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Houston, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Emerging Technologies Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.

Overview

The emerging technologies analyst will provide hands-on analytical and project support to the emerging technologies team as it evaluates, pilots, and advances new technology solutions. This is a junior-level, execution-focused role that supports day-to-day workstreams, including building and maintaining roadmaps, supporting project management activities, preparing presentation materials, and handling ad hoc analysis and coordination tasks. The analyst will work under the guidance of senior team members to help translate early-stage technology ideas into structured analyses, clear documentation, and practical next steps.

Responsibilities

  • Help build, update, and maintain technology roadmaps, work plans, and initiative trackers. Introduce technology into the team's workflow (2-5 year ideas & development).
  • Support definition of milestones, dependencies, and timelines for pilots and emerging technology initiatives.
  • Assist in organizing and documenting priorities, assumptions, and open questions as initiatives evolve.
  • Provide day-to-day project support for pilots and proof-of-concepts, including tracking timelines, milestones, risks, and action items.
  • Coordinate inputs across teams (operations, IT, finance, vendors) and prepare meeting notes, follow-ups, and status summaries.
  • Maintain pilot documentation, trackers, and shared materials to ensure work stays organized and up to date.
  • Support collection and organization of pilot results, metrics, and learnings.
  • Develop and refine PowerPoint slides and working materials for pilot updates, leadership readouts, and technology overviews.
  • Update existing decks and templates based on feedback from senior team members.
  • Help synthesize inputs into clear, structured slides under guidance.
  • Assist with building and updating business cases, including basic cost tracking, benefit estimates, ROI, and scenario inputs.
  • Support data gathering, validation, and formatting for analysis.
  • Help maintain models, trackers, and summary outputs used in decision materials.
  • Conduct structured research on emerging technologies, vendors, and industry trends.
  • Compile summaries, comparison tables, and reference materials.
  • Provide ad hoc analytical, coordination, and administrative support as needed across the emerging technologies portfolio.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Oil & Gas experience helpful, but not required
  • Understanding of technology & automation research
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Power BI, PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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