The Harris Poll is hiring a
Research Analyst

Summary

The Harris Poll is hiring a Research Analyst to work with the North and East Research Team on diverse research projects. The role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, contributing innovative ideas, and demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of research projects and subject matter. The ideal candidate has at least 1-2 years of survey or market research experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of survey or market research experience, client or supplier side
• Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Support client research needs and contribute innovative ideas and relevant solutions that exceed client expectations upon delivery
• With advice and oversight from senior staff, participate in survey design, questionnaire and discussion guide development, and preparation of analytic reports
• Manage projects across multiple client accounts simultaneously and manage time accordingly
• Proactively manage senior staff and be a point person for research operations by making sure the project stays on schedule and provides regular updates regarding project status
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research projects and subject matter by conducting secondary research as part of informing each research engagement
• Work across the research and project management teams to manage the fieldwork and data processing process end to end

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex global research and/or tracking research a plus
• Hands-on knowledge and understanding of the quantitative and/or qualitative research process
• Basic experience developing screeners, questionnaires, discussion guides and analytic reports
• Adept with sound data visualization skills
• Outstanding ability to think creatively, strategically, independently, and identify and resolve problems
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail a must
• Results oriented. Strong analytic aptitude
• Able to effectively multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
• Excited to work in a collaborative work environment
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and related computer software packages, SPSS a plus

Benefits

$40,000 - $60,000 a year