Survey Methodologist

Job Overview

logoWhat is the role?

Zencity’s surveys help state and local governments understand and respond to the needs of their residents. Our research enables clients to effectively tackle many of their most critical challenges in areas such as infrastructure spending, economic development, and police transparency. With the insights from these surveys, leaders are able to make more informed decisions and deliver better results for their communities.

As a Survey Methodologist, you will help to develop the next generation of Zencity’s survey research tools and methods and make innovative and high-quality surveys more scalable through automation and productization. As part of a fast-growing organization, you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to build new skills and help shape the direction of the product in the years to come.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the product and R&D teams to support the development of our survey product Provide input on the strategic thinking, planning, and execution of methodology improvementsDocument methods for internal and external purposesProvide input for technical sections for proposalsPresenting findings and methodology to clientsContribute to research on use of non probability online surveys and best practices, including defining research questions and analytic approaches, writing, reviewing, debugging and running code, and writing up descriptions of methodologies and resultsSupport learning opportunities for staff

Qualifications:

Required:

Master’s degree in survey methodology, statistics, sociology, or related field1-3 years of experience with quantitative researchAbility to analyze data using software such as Python or RFamiliarity with survey design or methodologyExcellent writing skillsExperience working in a fast-paced working environmentExperience explaining technical issues to non-technical audiences

Preferred:

Experience presenting findings to senior-level stakeholdersExperience working in a service-oriented and client-focused environmentPublic policy and government experience

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