Research Team Roles

Main Responsibilities

• Aid in drafting survey instruments and proposed research designs
• Incorporate client edits to research instruments during the drafting process
• Coordinate logistics for research projects, including focus groups and surveys
• Create key deliverables for opinion research projects including crosstabs, focus group video and transcripts, etc and compile key findings in cooperation with Research Director
• Work one-on-one with a Research Director and develop Research Director skills
• Coordinate with Data Team on survey programming, link testing, banner points, weights, and crosstab needs prior to any survey fielding
• Coordinate with Operations Team on contracts and billing

Requirements

• Previous experience in an academic or professional research setting
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
• Data-driven and a strong desire to work with numbers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience with statistical software like R, SPSS, or STATA a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the research process from start to finish, including drafting proposals, overseeing logistics, executing timeline, developing a research design, and analyzing and presenting data
• Work directly with clients to build research design tailored to each clients’ needs and budgets
• Translate conceptual research design into actionable methodology
• Be able to independently develop questionnaires and moderator guides
• Perform essential data wrangling, processing, and transformation
• Write, edit, and present written or visual deliverables based on Echelon data products
• Present findings to clients with occasional assistance from the partners as needed
• Should be the final check on all deliverables - is responsible for the accuracy and professionalism of everything that goes to a client
• Delegate work to research analysts and provide work feedback and training constantly

Requirements

• Minimum two years of previous experience in an academic or professional research setting
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
• Data-driven and a strong desire to work with numbers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience with statistical software like R, SPSS, or STATA a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote

Benefits

Echelon Insights is a right-of-center decision strategy firm that blends innovative survey research techniques with data science and digital analytics to help our clients win the battle for hearts and minds. The work environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, with all team members taking ownership for client success.

Echelon Insights is headquartered in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401a SIMPLE IRA option.

Echelon Insights provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.