Senior Associate - political polling org

Washington DC

Description

Great opportunity to join this woman-owned survey research firm specializing in public opinion polls and focus groups for political campaigns, public interest organizations and foundations as well as corporate crisis management and positioning. Company offers full health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) as well as accrued vacation, sick, and personal time starting on your first day. You will be entitled to stipends for using your personal phone or laptop, if needed. You will get an opportunity to travel when conducting focus groups. And, there is A LOT of room for growth! This highly successful, well-respected organization is seeking a hardworking and ambitious Senior Associate to join our team. In this role, you will work independently and with the team to carry out all aspects of qualitative and quantitative survey research processes, including drafting surveys and focus group guidelines, writing memos, analyzing polling data and presenting to clients. You will foster client relationships through regular contact, ongoing strategic advice, and marketing ideas for new or expanded research, and explore interesting trends to strengthen our client offerings. As a Senior Associate, you will receive mentorship and guidance to help grow a network of contacts for future business. We will look to you to be a leader, offering ideas and demonstrating to clients the knowledge and value that you bring to our team. Our Senior Associates also serve as mentors on our team, helping to guide and support the growth of our junior staff through direct mentorship and hands-on training. The ideal candidate will have one or more years work experience conducting all facets of survey or market research. A successful Senior Associate must have a solid foundation in writing surveys, synthesizing extensive survey data into client reports, and utilizing software like PowerPoint to present data analysis. Previous work experience in polling or working with polling data is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in related field (including, but not limited to, political science, public policy, international relations, statistics, math, business). Training in statistics and survey methodology strongly recommended, 7+ years’ experience in survey research and/or consulting preferred. Master’s degree a plus. • Knowledgeable in the design, development, and implementation of public opinion research methods. Confident in your ability to provide strategic analysis on your research • Knowledgeable of campaign structures and processes • Deep understanding of various mediums for campaign communications • Strong oral presentation skills • Strong communication skills • Excellent writing skills • Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Strong sense of integrity • Hardworking attitude • Flexibility to changing situations and needs, both internal and external • Ability to think critically and creatively to problem-solve as needed • Self-starter; motivated to take initiative and self-advocate to grow and develop • Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff. • Ability to mentor and train employees to facilitate career development and foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Strong project management skills. If you are interested in learning more about this outstanding opportunity to join this fast growing, progressive, women-owned, in-the-know organization, please apply today. Please include your salary requirements. Thank you!