Senior Market Research Manager, Public Affairs

Are you curious about people and society? Do you want to do research that can make a difference? This position requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and quality-driven person with a high level of intellectual curiosity.

The Senior Market Research Manager (Senior Account Manager) will be part of Ipsos' Public Opinion and Polling group, which is part of Ipsos' Public Affairs division.

This team conducts public opinion and strategic communications research in partnership with a variety of clients., You will be collaborating with a project team working on data collection, data processing, and analysis of results.

Client deliverables include data tables, data files, reports in Word and PowerPoint, webinars, and telephone presentations.

What you can expect to be doing :

• Making projects happen : Coordinating and managing survey research projects on time and on budget, working closely with our colleagues in other departments.
• Drafting questionnaires, creating necessary documentation of project requirements (e.g. questionnaire programming instructions and timelines), and analyzing and report on survey data in a way that is actionable and insightful for our clients
• Elevating our clients' understanding of key issues and establish them as a thought leader on their key topics / issues.
• Working with media clients to help inform on breaking news and important events in history.
• Help the business grow : Engage with clients to suggest solutions to their problems and collaborate with colleagues to produce winning proposals.
• Set the stage for your promotion : Bring creativity and insights to clients in identifying and solving business challenges, generate new and repeat business, and manage and develop colleagues doing those tasks.

This might be the job for you if you have :

• Have 4-6 years of experience in the market research sector
• Love presenting research to clients.
• Intellectually curious with a growth mindset; willing to try new things and continuously evolve.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of and experience with standard quantitative data collection techniques. Knowledge of qualitative methodologies is a plus.
• Must be able to write questionnaires, sample designs, and analytical plans and create custom story-telling style analytical reports in PowerPoint.
• Ability to follow general instructions and work in a team, both independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated, analytical individual with an attention to detail who strives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Initiative-taker with the ability to successfully collaborate with a virtual team.
• Effective communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Good client management and people skills.
• Must be accountable to internal and external stakeholders and deliver on your commitments in a challenging environment.
• Have a degree in the social sciences, political science, sociology, psychology public policy, marketing, or a quantitatively oriented field, preferably at the master's level.
• Have experience in working with data in Excel and / or Access.
• Knowledge of quantitative analysis packages, especially SPSS and / or SAS is a plus.
• Due to contractual obligations, candidates must be US citizens

If you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you're applying to!

In accordance with NY / CO / CA / WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and / or certifications.

What's in it for you :

At Ipsos you'll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we're making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit : Why Work at Ipsos US

Commitment to Diversity

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee's individuality and diverse perspectives.

For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world.

This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data-they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish.

Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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