Lead Survey Data Specialist

An ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who has a strong attention to detail and a desire to take initiative. Accuracy is paramount to the success of our business and therefore, every aspect of every job needs to be carefully proofed to maintain both our reputation in our industry as well as our relationship with our clients.

In order to achieve this, candidates will have knowledge and interest in Republican politics, campaigns and elections, public policy and/or survey research.

DESCRIPTION

This position will be responsible leading the effort to:

  • Manage all operations on the data side of our business which entails leading and directing the programming team using the statistical software package Uncle.  

  • Responsibly lead the effort to:

    • design and edit data tables

    • proof tables for number and grammatical inaccuracies

    • proof surveys prior to fielding

    • run quality checks

    • weighting data

    • run data tables

  • The primary contact for all members of the programming and data teams

  • Various other project-related tasks 

EDUCATION

Required candidate qualifications consist of at least a bachelor’s degree in political science, statistics, business/marketing, computer science or a related field.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

  • At least 3 years of experience using Uncle software OR at least 5 years of experience using another statistical software package (SPSS, r, etc.) where writing syntax is required

  • High attention to detail

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Skillful multi-tasker

  • Efficient and accurate worker

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (specifically: Excel)

  • General computer knowledge

  • Effectively work in a team environment

PRIORITY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with multiple statistical software packages (in addition to the requirement above)

  • Knowledge of SQL

  • 5+ years working in a related field such as market research, survey research, political campaigns and/or statistics

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to researchjob@yahoo.com with the subject line: Polling Research Assistant.