NOW HIRING! Analyst - GQR - Washington DC

[Jade Kish]

SUMMARY

GQR is seeking a hardworking and motivated Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will assist senior staff in all aspects of survey research and instrument design. We ask our Analysts to coordinate internal research needs with the operations and programming departments, conduct candidate and issue research, write reports and memos, and present findings. You will draft survey questionnaires, focus group guidelines, and in-depth interview guidelines. At times projects will require you to assist our junior staff with base level tasks like proofing data to ensure accuracy.

In addition to research and analysis, you will also act as a project manager for our clients. You will serve as back-up point of contact, and will work with senior staff and clients to ensure project needs and timelines are met.

As an Analyst at GQR, you will receive mentorship and training to help you grow your skills and network for personal and professional development. We will look to you to be a leader, offering ideas and demonstrating to clients the knowledge and value that you bring to our team. Our Analysts also serve as mentors on our team, helping to guide and support the growth of our junior staff through direct mentorship and hands-on training.

GQR is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

HOURS

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST Monday through Friday.  Some after hours and weekend work as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong sense of integrity
• Hardworking attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Oral presentation skills
• Flexibility to changing situations and needs, both internal and external
• Self-starting; motivated to think critically and develop analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff
• Team-player mentality; ready and willing to pitch in to help your colleagues and our team succeed
• Advanced knowledge in the design, development, and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Ability to provide strategic analysis of our research.
• Knowledge of campaign structures and processes
• Understanding of various mediums for campaign communications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field (including, but not limited to, political science, public policy, international relations, statistics, math, business)
• Four to seven years experience with quantitative/qualitative political research, or experience with political campaigns

BENEFITS
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for GQR's full suite of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, 75% of  premium costs covered by GQR
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, 100% of premium costs covered by GQR
• 401(k) retirement plan (available at 3-months employment for salary deferral and GQR contribution match after 1-year employment)
• Accrued paid vacation, sick, and personal leave time starting on your first day

TO APPLY:  
Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter via the GQR Careers page at https://www.gqrr.com/careers/. Applicants should note their possible start date.

We apologize that we will only be able to contact the candidates who are selected to interview at this time.