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Survey 160 seeks a part time Senior Analyst to manage live interviewer SMS data collection projects. Survey 160 is a research company that builds and uses proprietary software to conduct live interviewer SMS and text-to-web surveys on elections, public policy, and other topics.

This part-time Senior Analyst will work with the Chief Research Officer and lead survey manager to conduct quantitative research both in support of client projects and company-wide services, clean/sort/maintain survey data, and assist with ongoing client operations with respect to data collection using our proprietary software and the Alchemer web survey software. In particular, this role will focus on managing the online portions of text-to-web surveys. Through this work, you will help Survey 160 achieve its mission of providing accurate and actionable public opinion research at affordable costs to Democratic, progressive and non-profit clients.

This is a part-time position with hours that scale with work. This role is ideal for a motivated graduate student interested in gaining some experience working in industry, or for anyone passionate about survey research, methodological innovation and advancing progressive values. Candidates of color, women and non-binary candidates, and LGBTQ candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

• Program web surveys using the Alchemer web platform, perform quality control checks, and manage projects for clients.

• Write, test, and debug high-quality, well-documented code in Stata (preferred) or R to reproducibly randomize survey element and analyze results of A/B tests

• Communicate timely and professionally with clients and contractors

• Demonstrated fluency with Stata (preferred), R, or similar statistical package for cleaning and analyzing data; proven ability to debug own code and code of others.

• Proficiencies in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

• Prior academic or industry experience with survey design and/or survey data analysis

• Be self-motivated and work well remotely with remote colleagues

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking & communication skills

• Highest degree of integrity, specifically with respect to access to sensitive client information/data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated interest in advancing progressive values.

• Experience programming surveys using the Alchemer web platform

• Ability to creatively contribute to internal research to develop best practices for text-to-web surveys

• Ability to communicate clearly, especially in writing appropriate to be delivered to a client

LOCATION

Survey 160 is a fully remote company; all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to work during US time zone working hours.

HOURS

We are looking for flexible capacity for up to 20 hours per week.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is hourly between $25 and $50 per hour, depending on time commitment and experience.

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