Senior Research Analyst, Public Affairs
About the role
Senior Research Analyst position located in DC, New York, Norwalk, Cincinnati, Troy, or Chicago. Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and the only one primarily managed by researchers. Ranked the #1 Most Innovative Market Research Supplier by Greenbook’s GRIT report for four consecutive years, Ipsos operates in 90 markets, offers more than 75 data‑driven solutions, and serves over 5,000 clients worldwide. The company has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for Company Culture (2025) and for Women (2026), and recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies (2026). The Public Affairs Service Line leads in social and opinion research, working on political and public opinion polling, citizen and stakeholder management, social policy improvement, sustainable development strategy, and identifying societal trends and perceptions across sectors.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and managing survey research projects on time and on budget, working closely with other departments.
- Assisting and ultimately leading questionnaire design and methods/project management.
- Developing an understanding of clients’ business issues and the industries (primarily health and public sector) in which they operate.
- Analyzing and interpreting results; helping prepare client reports and presentations.
- Finding new approaches to data visualization and learning at the presentation stage.
- Creating and managing project requirement documentation to ensure