Junior Survey Project Manager

(Associate Project Director/Project Director: Policy and Polling Division)

We are seeking an Associate Project Director (APD) or a Project Director (PD) who will support our survey research work and grow in our Policy and Polling (P&P) Division. The APD/PD has a key role in our work and is responsible for coordination and dissemination of study specifications, communication between divisions, and oversight of the quality of our data. This is a junior-level project management position in Client Services with significant growth opportunity.

Ideal candidates are curious, proactive, organized, and detail-oriented professionals who enjoy a fast-paced work environment, and have an interest in public opinion.

This is a hybrid position, based in our Glen Mills, PA office two days a week. Only local candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide research support for a wide variety of studies using different survey modalities (e.g., online, phone, paper).
• Oversee quality control of projects, including checking survey programs, mailing materials, coding, crosstabulations, datasets, and all other client deliverables.
• Communicate with internal operational teams.
• Maintain project-specific schedules and monitor timelines.
• Document project processes and procedures.
• Review and format survey 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 on client communications.
• Conduct background research.
• Perform other duties as the needs of the business dictate.

Minimum Requirements (APD or PD):

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., market research, business, data or analytics, statistics, psychology, sociology, communication, mathematics, economics) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1+ year of experience in quantitative analysis using SPSS, SAS, STATA, or R. (Can include academic work.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Well-developed skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, including quick turnaround studies, with dexterity and responsiveness.
• Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as projects require.

   

  Additional Requirements for PD:

• Knowledge about survey research, data collection, data flow processes, and data analysis.
• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in a social science field or market research, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Please include a cover letter with your application, emailed to: lshaheen@ssrs.com

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.