At SSRS, the work we do has an impact. We give people the chance to be heard by conducting quantitative and qualitative research on a variety of topics including current events, health care, customer satisfaction, politics, media usage, sports, and more.

Our team of critical thinkers has genuine enthusiasm for our work and a shared goal to connect people through research.  We get excited about the inherent problem solving involved in survey-based research, and our process fosters transparency through collaboration.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Director (SPD), a position that is responsible for implementation of projects from study initiation through delivery of final data to the client, providing critical day-to-day management of studies and analytical support.   We’re looking for someone with 3-5 years of relevant experience, or advanced education.  A sense of humor, organizational skills, and a love of all things data would be great, too.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of projects and deliverables.
• Responsible for quality control of projects, including checking survey programs, mailing materials, coding, crosstabs, SPSS files, and all other client deliverables including reporting.
• Communicate with internal operational teams.
• Maintain project-specific schedules and monitor timelines.
• Document project processes and procedures.
• Review and format questionnaires.
• Produce fieldwork and progress reports and draft basic analysis of trends and outliers.
• Prepare data reports in word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with the Research Director or Account Executive on client communications.
• Provide research support for a wide variety of studies using different survey modalities.
• Conduct background research.
• Other duties as the needs of the business dictate.

Position Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in marketing, social science, business or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to solve problems or apply critical thinking.
• Desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment with renowned industry professionals.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects while preserving attention to details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products, particularly Word and Excel.
• Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with SPSS, R, or other statistical software is a plus.

Our goal is to promote diversity, creativity, and flexibility across our teams while strengthening problem-solving abilities and collaboration.  

Ready to be part of something bigger?  Apply today to join the team that is redefining research to impact positive change.