Senior Analyst
Senior Analyst
A progressive Washington, DC research firm is seeking a Senior Analyst to work in the fast-paced environment of qualitative and quantitative research. Due to the startup nature of the company, a dedicated self-starter who is eager to learn on the job and grow into a larger role would be ideal for this position. We work closely with political organizations and candidates so interest in electoral politics is preferred.
Key Objectives
- Manage research and product delivery for clients targeting our populations of focus
- Drive accurate, high-quality ethical analysis of behaviors, attitudes, values and other drivers in target populations
- Engage clients and develop renown for providing specialized guidance and consultation that consistently meet clients objectives
- Contribute and drive process improvements in research design, data collection, analysis, and consulting
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Managing both qualitative and quantitative research projects from design to final analysis and consultation for various clients.
- Writing public opinion surveys for a variety of target audiences including determining appropriate questions, developing polls and screeners, customizing moderator and research guides
- Pulling survey samples from various sources and getting them field-ready
- Monitoring survey responses, in the field, in real time including partial data from various vendors
- Analyzing completed data and presenting to clients in a visually compelling way
- Managing clients and meeting project objectives
- Engaging and supporting your portfolio of clients
- Briefing and training moderators
- Initiating polls and conducting focus groups
- Developing voter-driven proof points by marking up and extracting clips and quotes from focus group transcripts
- Reviewing and approving data products including cross tabs, toplines, dashboards, and analytical reports
- Producing and delivering snapshot briefs for clients ahead of final analysis and reports
- Ensuring that clients within your portfolio receive their final products
- Writing and producing visually compelling and accurate analytical reports that include but are not limited to statistical facts, key data trends, and critical insights pertinent to client objectives and outcomes.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We want our team to reflect the incredible diversity of the country. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities and members of other groups who are underrepresented in our political system.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Economics, Statistics, or an equivalent concentration required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- At least three years of previous work experience in a related field
- Previous experience managing clients and project delivery
- Ability to work with others efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours when the job requires
- Ability to produce a variety of high quality analysis and presentations as demonstrated by portfolio of work samples
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Proficiency with SPSS or equivalent statistical software and Tableau a plus
- Familiarity with VAN, Catalist, or other voter files
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office - especially Excel and PowerPoint
Interest in electoral politics