Survey Research Analyst Job in Chicago 60606, Illinois Us
Are you a research expert interested in working for one of fastest growing market research companies in the country? comScore, Inc., rated one of the top 25 global market research firms, is currently looking for an experienced Survey Research Analyst/Senior Survey Research Analyst for our Chicago, IL office or Reston, VA headquarters.
Job Title: Survey Research Analyst or Senior Survey Research Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL or Reston, VA
Reports to: Research Manager
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for coordinating all activities from project initiation to the creation of the final deliverables of custom survey research projects for comScore clients. In this role, the Research Analyst or Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for assisting Research Managers in consulting with clients regarding project scope and methodology, in order to deliver strategic deliverables that meet the client’s objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Assist in managing multiple research projects concurrently, utilizing a variety of research methodologies/approaches (ex., panel based, on-device, online advertising effectiveness, online focus groups, website evaluations)
- Assist in the development in questionnaires
- Coordinate with technical/operations teams for recruitment set-up and field management
- Oversee all data-related aspects of project execution (e.g., quality control assurance from fielding through report delivery)
- Assist Managers in the progress of survey research projects to ensure they align with client’s research objectives - this includes communication to anticipate challenges related to survey design, fielding/data collection, and project deliverables.
- Assist in analyzing large data sets in order to communicate compelling insights to clients. Perform basic analysis of survey research results, including sub-group analysis for inclusion in reports. Basic analysis to include:
- Produce descriptive analyses of results consistent with client research objectives
- Perform basic analyses of statistical significance using accepted measures such as t-tests, chi square and analysis of variance
- Creation and implement of weighting schemes with supervision
- Assist in designing/creating reports/presentations based on client needs
- Support the preparation of client presentations
- Support existing clients with company’s growth objectives in mind.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Social Sciences, or quantitative field
- At least 1-3 years of survey research experience with the ability to assist in the management of projects from start to finish
- Experience in an online environment/using online methodologies is required. Experience with custom research is an asset. Strong attention to detail and quality
- Understanding of survey execution needs and requirements
- Proficient in SPSS
- Microsoft office proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to manage and develop ongoing client relationships. Experience determining client requirements and coordinating with product development is a plus
- Excellent communication skills, including both written and verbal, and presentation skills
- Pro-active problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Capable of managing multiple projects tasks concurrently
- Ability to adapt to changing client’s requests as needed
- Background in healthcare or pharmaceuticals industry is a plus
- Proven leadership ability and evidence of positively influencing cross-functional team members
- Very high energy/positive attitude
comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world and preferred source of digital business analytics. comScore helps its clients better understand, leverage and profit from the rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape by providing data, analytics and on-demand software solutions for the measurement of online ads and audiences, media planning, website analytics, advertising effectiveness, copy-testing, social media, search, video, mobile, cross-media, e-commerce, and a broad variety of emerging forms of digital consumer behavior. comScore services, which now include the product suites of recent acquisitions AdXpose, Nedstat, Nexius XPlore, ARSGroup and Certifica, are used by more than 1,800 clients around the world, including global leaders such as AOL, Baidu, BBC, Best Buy, Carat, Deutsche Bank, ESPN, France Telecom, Financial Times, Fox, Microsoft, MediaCorp, Nestle, Starcom, Terra Networks, Universal McCann, Verizon Services Group, ViaMichelin and Yahoo!.
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