DC-AAPOR

  The Washington-Baltimore Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research

• Contributes to the conceptualization and design of research projects. Designs questionnaires, interviews, or other data collection tools based on models from previous research studies. Identifies, collects and summarizes research literature on specific topics.
• Implements data collection procedures. Requests and/or sets-up survey samples. Oversees complex survey mailings with tracking and re-contact systems and monitors response rates. When appropriate, conducts structured interviews. Locates and downloads public uses data sets.
• Conducts quantitative statistical and other analyses using specialized research software, such as SPSS, SAS, MapInfo or Wincross. Produces univariate and bivariate statistical output, as needed. Checks data and data output for accuracy. Conducts qualitative data analysis, such as content analyses.
• Communicates research findings. Prepares standardized or basic reports. Prepares tables, maps, and graphs from statistical and other data output for inclusion in written reports, Web-based summaries, and presentations. Generates reports from databases.
• Coordinates with other AARP units, vendors, team members, and clients to successfully implement the research project.
• Participates on multiple research project and functional teams, collaborating with others and taking responsibility for assigned tasks in order to achieve team goals and objectives

• Master's degree in a social/behavioral science, marketing research or a related discipline.
• 1 year of experience in a research environment.
• Knowledge of applied research methodologies; experience with data analysis and statistics; and strong written/oral communications skills.

The Corporate Responsibility Research team conducts an array of primary and secondary research to support a broad spectrum of internal departments, including Government Affairs, External Affairs, Corporate Communications and Youth Smoking Prevention. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for providing research support to the Government Affairs department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop productive working relationships with senior-level clients to understand their business and identify research needs
• Design, develop and execute primary research studies (e.g., public opinion surveys, political/public policy polling, focus groups) to support efforts of the Government Affairs team; conduct secondary research to complement primary research as needed
• Develop and apply a deep understanding of Company issues to research efforts
• Analyze data and information to extract key findings, generate insights and develop recommendations
• Prepare research summaries and reports; communicate results and recommendations to clients
• Manage a variety of vendors and contracts
• Collaborate with internal researchers and other internal business colleagues to conduct additional research to help

• Have a college degree (advanced degree desirable)
• Have a minimum of 6+ years of practical, applied experience conducting public opinion and polling research, particularly political and public affairs polling (agency experience a plus)
• Have experience designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including survey development - in applied settings
• Have strong client and vendor management skills
• Have a working knowledge of and comfort level with performing basic statistical analyses (experience with more sophisticated analyses a plus)
• Have a working knowledge of and comfort level working with technology and various software applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Livelink; Internet navigation)
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be able to use sound, independent reasoning and judgment to establish work priorities, handle questions and manage client expectations
• Be able to write reports and prepare presentations clearly and concisely
• Be able to verbally communicate technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Be willing to work as a member of a team where collaboration with others is critical for success
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment that includes rapid turnaround and changing priorities
• Be able to handle multiple assignments

The Office of Research conducts opinion polls and focus groups in all regions of the world to gauge public attitudes on international security, trade and economy, and other current issues related to foreign policy. The Office of Research provides information and analysis to policy-makers throughout the Department of State and the rest of the foreign policy and intelligence communities

As part of ongoing research efforts, the research analysts will participate in planning and implementation of numerous public opinion survey and focus group projects in support of policy makers in the Department and across the USG.

The Research Analyst/Public Opinion will be responsible for:

• Information on Iraqi public opinion to policy makers, including focused analytic reports, oral briefings and responses to queries based on public opinion research findings.
• The evaluation and analysis of public opinion data including checking data validity and statistical analysis using SPSS software.
• The design of methodologically appropriate and policy relevant public opinion research projects (primarily surveys and focus group studies), including identifying research questions to be examined and designing questionnaires and discussion guides.
• The management of the implementation of public opinion research projects including reviewing translations, and keeping multiple projects on tight schedules
• Active TS/SCI Department of State
• This position will be located in the Department of State, Washington, DC
• Excellent benefits include medical and dental, flex spending accounts, 401K

• MPA/MBA/MPH or MA/MS in social science math, statistics or related field.
• 3 to 5 years experience conducting complex quantitative analyses in public health research and/or public policy survey research
• Advanced SPSS skills (must be able to conduct complex reports and write syntax).
• Exceptional editing skills.
• Ability to write and communicate well.
• Ability to troubleshoot multifaceted data issues
• Ability to manipulate large data sets with accuracy and efficiency
• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• US citizenship required (for government contracts).

• BA/BS in social science, math, statistics or related fields.
• 1 to 2 years experience in public health research and/or public policy survey research.
• Strong SPSS skills (ability to conduct simple reports and write syntax).
• Must be a self starter.
• Exceptional editing skills.
• Ability to write and communicate well.
• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot multifaceted data issues.
• Ability to manipulate large data sets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Interest in/ability to provide general IT support a plus.
• US citizenship required (for government contracts).

• SALARY RANGE: 82,961.00 - 107,854.00 USD per year
• OPEN PERIOD: Monday, June 16, 2008 to Tuesday, July 15, 2008
• SERIES & GRADE: GS-1530-13/13
• POSITION INFORMATION: FULL-TIME Permanent
• PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13 DUTY
• LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC
• WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U. S. citizens
• Online Announcement

Responsibilities:

• Lead experimental and analytic studies on survey measurement of radio and audio entertainment listening among the general public.
• Initiate studies of alternative self-administered survey techniques to measure radio listening behavior.
• Provide survey design and analysis expertise to support the syndicated radio measurement service.
• Design, implement and analyze experimental research tests of existing and alternative survey methods. Assess costs, risks and benefits of these projects, as well as their system impact if implemented.
• Prepare detailed project plans, written reports and statistical analyses describing findings from methodological survey research tests and secondary analyses. This includes reports for internal purposes as well as reports for clients and other external uses.
• Manage and coordinate project progress on a daily basis to ensure that project timelines and goals are met in an effective and efficient manner.
• Develop test databases and statistically analyze sample performance and audience estimates; identify and utilize the appropriate software and statistical applications needed to meet the needs of the project.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations internally and to clients and industry groups on topics pertaining to Arbitron research activities and findings.

• Four-year degree in a related field required. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred. Preference given to experience in media industry.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in an applied research setting.
• Strong project management skills requiring systems coordination and strong attention to detail. Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to coordinate and work with staff from other departments with diverse skills.
• Experience with survey design including data collection processes (e.g. questionnaire design, sampling, field operations), data preparation and processing.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills, including knowledge of statistical tools and principles.
• Experience in accessing large complex databases and development of test databases for analyses.
• Strong computer skills, including expertise in SAS and/or SPSS. Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills also necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated performance in both areas.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment responsive to external customers.

Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) is an international media and marketing research firm serving radio broadcasters, radio networks, cable companies, advertisers, advertising agencies, out-of-home advertising companies and the online radio industry in the United States and Europe. Our organization is constantly growing and changing to meet the needs of the media industry, and we are always on the lookout for talented individuals like you to join our team!

We believe a company is only as good as its people. Our mission is to create a diverse workplace where each individual is valued and respected. We offer a comprehensive employment package, including competitive compensation, excellent health care plans, 401K matching, tuition assistance, stock purchase, skill development, flexible work environment and more.

Immigration Sponsorship will not be available for this position. Send your resume to: opsjobs@arbitron.com or Fax: 410-312-8607 Arbitron Inc., Attn: OE Recruiter, 9705 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD. 21046 Equal Opportunity Employer

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years experience programming in a survey research environment.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, Visual Basic, or FORTRAN. Experience using ISSA or CSPro a plus.
• Good understanding of data structures. Exp. with database design a plus.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-environment with minimal supervision.

• Contributes to the conceptualization and design of research projects. Designs questionnaires, interviews, or other data collection tools based on models from previous research studies. Identifies, collects and summarizes research literature on specific topics.
• Implements data collection procedures. Requests and/or sets-up survey samples. Oversees complex survey mailings with tracking and re-contact systems and monitors response rates. When appropriate, conducts structured interviews. Locates and downloads public uses data sets.
• Conducts quantitative statistical and other analyses using specialized research software, such as SPSS, SAS, MapInfo or Wincross. Produces univariate and bivariate statistical output, as needed. Checks data and data output for accuracy. Conducts qualitative data analysis, such as content analyses.
• Communicates research findings. Prepares standardized or basic reports. Prepares tables, maps, and graphs from statistical and other data output for inclusion in written reports, Web-based summaries, and presentations. Generates reports from databases.
• Coordinates with other AARP units, vendors, team members, and clients to successfully implement the research project.
• Participates on multiple research project and functional teams, collaborating with others and taking responsibility for assigned tasks in order to achieve team goals and objectives
• Demonstrates "World Class" cultural attributes and behaviors in all interactions.

Qualifications:

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and 2 years of experience in a research environment. Requires in-depth knowledge of a specialized area(s) within research, plus pre-requisite research project management skills and abilities. Due to the competitive nature of today's job market only those candidates that most closely match the current needs of this position will be contacted.

Position Type: Full Time

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Key responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee research protocols, including survey design, data acquisition and verification, analysis methods, and reporting procedures.
• Develop and manage surveys and other data-gathering systems to secure useful and timely information on state council operations and programs.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of Federation data.
• Oversee data entry, as needed.

• Proficiency with applied research methods, including survey design and administration, statistical analysis, qualitative research techniques, and program evaluation strategies
• Fluency with spreadsheets, relational databases, and online tools use for information acquisition and dissemination
• Ability to manage online gathering and publishing of data
• Superior communication skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service
• Bachelor=s degree
• Humanities background and familiarity with association culture are assets

Brand Informatics provides Emotional Connection Management Solutions to Fortune 5000 companies. With our products, companies can, for the first time, benchmark, manage and control Emotional Connection, just as companies do with other key business activities. Our solutions encompass:

proprietary Emotional Connection assessments,
key performance indicators of customer emotion which are validated to drive customer loyalty,
objective industry benchmarks,
robust competitive intelligence,
access to a unique Emotional Connection database, comprised of hundreds of thousands of consumer interviews,
industry trends and best practices, and
access to Analysts with significant expertise in Emotional Connection.

Our customers include Wachovia, RBC, and Regions Financial, among others. Emotional Connection continues to emerge as the mainstream driver of customer loyalty and pricing power, eclipsing customer satisfaction. Companies demand objective, actionable, comparative, systematic and easy-to-use intelligence and expertise to support Emotional Connection decision-making. Brand Informatics fills this void. Our 20-person company is led by two co-founders, one a serial IT entrepreneur skilled in scaling businesses, and the other a career brand planner and strategist with senior-level experience inside the world’s largest ad agencies. Our offices are in Fairfield County, CT and Rockville, MD. As an investor-backed, high-growth emerging company, we provide our carefully-selected employees a significant financial opportunity, a chance to help build our company into the standard for Emotional Connection intelligence, and a dynamic, high-profile and intellectually-stimulating work environment.

Environment:

If you are looking for an innovative, fast-paced environment where you can apply your research expertise to create breakthrough information products and new studies, then this is the position for you. Brand Informatics is seeking professionals who are self-starters, team-oriented, and motivated by helping to build Brand Informatics into the leader in Emotional Connection intelligence.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Lead the design and implementation of custom Emotional Connection studies for major corporations, working closely with clients; this includes adapting the Company’s Emotional Connection survey to clients, designing sample populations to resemble clients’ customer bases, and directing execution of the surveys. Own and manage the Company’s Emotional Connection quarterly tracking study covering hundreds of brands in numerous industries; this study includes hundreds-of-thousands of US on-line interviews each year. Build and lead a dynamic, high-performance team of research professionals to serve the Company’s customers. Oversee all research activities for the company, including survey design, sample population design, survey execution, and quality control procedures.Modify the Company’s standard research practices for application in Europe and Asia. Act as the Company’s expert in conducting market research, including best practices for sample design, survey design and survey execution. Collaborate with the company’s CTO, VP-Products, Head of Analytics and Head of Connection Intelligence to integrate research with technology and product development. Serve on the Company’s product innovation committee and contribute to the development of new research and information products. Represent the company to the public, including speaking at research industry conferences and seminars and conducting interviews with the media. Manage relationships with multiple online research partners and outside survey programming and hosting vendors. We have an opening for a summer intern in the Survey Research, Statistical Sampling and Analysis practice in our San Francisco office.


Qualities, Experience, Ability:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Masters degree preferred
• 10-15 years experience as a practitioner and manager in the market research field
• Significant experience designing and managing online tracking studies involving large numbers of respondents
• Prior experience hiring and managing effective teams required
• Highly proficient in best practices for research studies (on-line preferred); familiar with ESOMAR and CASRO recommendations and policies
• Knowledgeable of best practices for survey and sample design, respondent experience, data integrity and quality assurance with research
• Demonstrate an understanding of analytical research
• Experienced in selecting, negotiating with and managing sampling & survey vendors
• Must have the ability to work proactively and autonomously
• Highly skilled in setting priorities and managing a large variety of tasks simultaneously
• Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform under pressure is required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be detail oriented

Brand Informatics pays competitive salaries and provides incentive compensation (including stock options) commensurate with experience. If you are interested, please send your cover letter, resume, and three samples to jobs@brandinformatics.com.

• Develop productive working relationships with senior-level clients to understand their business and identify research needs
• Design, develop and execute primary research studies (e.g., public opinion surveys, political/public policy polling, focus groups) to support efforts of the Government Affairs team; conduct secondary research to complement primary research as needed
• Develop and apply a deep understanding of Company issues to research efforts
• Analyze data and information to extract key findings, generate insights and develop recommendations
• Prepare research summaries and reports; communicate results and recommendations to clients
• Manage a variety of vendors and contracts
• Collaborate with internal researchers and other internal business colleagues to conduct additional research to help support broader Corporate Responsibility Research efforts

• Have a college degree (advanced degree desirable)
• Have a minimum of 6+ years of practical, applied experience conducting public opinion and polling research, particularly political and public affairs polling (agency experience a plus)
• Have experience designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research - including survey development - in applied settings
• Have strong client and vendor management skills
• Have a working knowledge of and comfort level with performing basic statistical analyses (experience with more sophisticated analyses a plus)
• Have a working knowledge of and comfort level working with technology and various software applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Livelink; Internet navigation)
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be able to use sound, independent reasoning and judgment to establish work priorities, handle questions and manage client expectations
• Be able to write reports and prepare presentations clearly and concisely
• Be able to verbally communicate technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Be willing to work as a member of a team where collaboration with others is critical for success
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment that includes rapid turnaround and changing priorities
• Be able to handle multiple assignments

• Master? degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences
• Consummate research and methodological skills as demonstrated by responsibility for substantial research projects
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting

• Statistics, quantitative analysis, or social science research
• Public opinion or market research
• SPSS (or similar statistical software) and Microsoft Powerpoint
• Writing, particularly strategic communications

• Management of research functions, with a particular focus on opinion research projects
• Developing relationships with programmatic staff to design resource efficient research designs to further programmatic objectives
• Working with program staff to develop research initiatives in opinion research and elections-related field for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies; writing and budgeting of project proposals
• Management of a small team of mid-level and junior researchers
• Designing survey and focus group projects including sample design and questionnaire construction
• Selection and oversight of local contractors and consultants
• Providing technical oversight, direction, and quality control of research activities including in-country training and monitoring
• Quantitative data analysis and writing of analytical reports
• Oral communication of research results to a variety of audiences

• PhD with more than 4 years experience or Masters degree with more than 6 years experience in conducting survey research in an international setting. Experience in international development or related field a plus.
• Experience with management of all aspects of survey research projects
• Data analysis skills
• Proficiency in SPSS or related program
• Experience with conflict resolution programming or analysis of conflicts a plus
• Experience with research in elections management field a plus
• Foreign Language skills a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Exacting attention to detail and highly organized
• Collaborative, team oriented individual
• Strong supervisory skills and abilities
• Ability to give general direction to staff, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

• Representing Research internally and externally
• Project and team management
• Identifying new business opportunities
• Developing research plans and proposals
• Designing research instruments
• Moderating focus groups and interviews
• Providing data analysis
• Writing reports and strategic recommendations
• Presenting findings to clients

• Minimum 5 years experience in public opinion research.
• Master's degree (or higher) in social science or related discipline preferred
• Excellent writing, verbal and analytical skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing communications strategies
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Communications agency experience a plus