Research Team Roles

Research Analysts Talent Pool

Research Analysts support our research team and senior-level staff in developing and answering research questions that build data-driven strategy for corporate, political, and nonprofit clients. Analysts will provide logistical and administrative support to the Research team, including coordination of survey and focus group work, scheduling, and editing. Analysts will contribute ideas and background research to help shape research design, focus, and findings, and to make their mark on reports, presentations, and deliverables that will go to clients and the public. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a strong commitment to detail, and should have a demonstrable interest in politics, policy, and survey research.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting survey instruments and proposed research designs
• Incorporate client edits to research instruments during the drafting process
• Coordinate logistics for research projects, including focus groups and surveys
• Create key deliverables for opinion research projects including crosstabs, focus group video and transcripts, etc and compile key findings in cooperation with Research Director
• Work one-on-one with a Research Director and develop Research Director skills
• Coordinate with Data Team on survey programming, link testing, banner points, weights, and crosstab needs prior to any survey fielding
• Coordinate with Operations Team on contracts and billing

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an academic or professional research setting
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
• Data-driven and a strong desire to work with numbers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience with statistical software like R, SPSS, or STATA a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote

The salary range for Research Analysts is $60,000- $75,000

Research Directors Talent Pool

Research Directors drive research strategy and deliver customized insights to our clients using our suite of data analytics products and services. Our Research Directors coordinate with our senior-most staff to execute qualitative and quantitative projects from start to finish — from proposal to research design and development to analysis and presentation of research results. The ideal candidate will merge creative design ability with quantitative data skills in order to use every tool at their disposal to paint a holistic picture of the trends facing our clients. Echelon Research Directors are adept at working with quantitative and qualitative research and should have a well-developed skill set working with data in tools like Excel, SQL, or R.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the research process from start to finish, including drafting proposals, overseeing logistics, executing timeline, developing a research design, and analyzing and presenting data
• Work directly with clients to build research design tailored to each clients’ needs and budgets
• Translate conceptual research design into actionable methodology
• Be able to independently develop questionnaires and moderator guides
• Perform essential data wrangling, processing, and transformation
• Write, edit, and present written or visual deliverables based on Echelon data products
• Present findings to clients with occasional assistance from the partners as needed
• Should be the final check on all deliverables - is responsible for the accuracy and professionalism of everything that goes to a client
• Delegate work to research analysts and provide work feedback and training constantly

Requirements:

• Minimum two years of previous experience in an academic or professional research setting
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
• Data-driven and a strong desire to work with numbers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience with statistical software like R, SPSS, or STATA a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote

The starting salary range for Research Directors is $100,000- $115,000

Echelon Insights is a right-of-center decision strategy firm that blends innovative survey research techniques with data science and digital analytics to help our clients win the battle for hearts and minds. The work environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, with all team members taking ownership for client success. Echelon Insights is headquartered in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia and offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401a SIMPLE IRA option. Echelon follows a hybrid work schedule with 3 days/week in office and 2 days remote.

Echelon Insights provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This application does not constitute a guarantee or offer of employment.