[Jobs] Applied research positions

[Leora Lawton]

*Glover Park Group (GPG)*

 *FIELD DIRECTOR*

The Glover Park Group (GPG), a leading strategic communications and
government relations firm, is seeking a Field Director for its growing
Research Division in the company’s Washington, DC office.  The Research
Division plans and executes opinion research and digital analytics projects
designed to inform public affairs campaigns, branding and message
development, and corporate strategy. This person will work closely with
senior staff to manage multiple aspects of both opinion and digital
research projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES

   - Coordinate multiple projects under tight deadlines with efficient
   delegation to a team and use of internal resources
   - Schedule research between research staff and field vendors
   - Manage vendor relationships and oversee vendor pricing requests and
   billing
   - Develop turnout models used for setting quotas and monitor progress
   during data collection
   - Oversee survey programming, testing, and data delivery for all
   quantitative research
   - Oversee all qualitative research scheduling, recruiting, and back-end
   data input
   - Follow and report on new industry trends and best practices for the
   department
   - Support new business initiatives to include research, proposal
   development and client presentations
   - Work across practice groups and develop relationships with senior
   staff, peers, and junior members of the Research Division

QUALIFICATIONS

   - At least 4 years experience in the public opinion/market research field
   - Advanced degree in Statistics or Survey Research preferred but not
   required
   - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
   - Extremely organized, detailed-oriented and collaborative, but able to
   work independently in a fast-paced environment
   - Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Excel
   - Experience with SPSS, STATA or other statistical analysis software
   - Familiarity or expertise with social and digital analytic tools and
   analysis
   - Ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines and
   apply appropriate judgmenT
   - Strong team player with initiative, resourcefulness and desire to work
   hard
   - Ability to meet aggressive deadlines without sacrificing product
   quality

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé to hr at gloverparkgroup.com.
Please reference “Field Director” in the subject line of your email. You
can also mail your cover letter and résumé to Human Resources, The Glover
Park Group, 1025 F Street, NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20004. GPG is an
equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of
race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or
age.


  *RESEARCH ASSOCIATE*

The Glover Park Group (GPG), a strategic communications consulting firm, is
seeking a research analyst to join the firm’s Public Opinion Research
practice. This position is based in our Washington, DC office.
RESPONSIBILITIES

   - Develop and implement all aspects of qualitative and quantitative
   research plans including design and administration of research methods
   - Conduct analysis of research including development of research
   findings and recommendations
   - Manage multiple highly visible projects simultaneously
   - Meet aggressive deadlines without sacrificing product quality
   - Manage collaborative process with other divisions internally
   - Write and edit new business proposals
   - Provide support to the research division
   - Travel occasionally for research engagements

ATTRIBUTES

   - 2-4 years’ experience in the public opinion/market research field or
   an advanced degree in Statistics or Survey Research required
   - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
   - Strong writer and analytical thinker with the ability to adapt to new
   conditions, assignments and deadlines
   - Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
   - Experience with SPSS, STATA or other statistical analysis software a
   plus but not required
   - Familiarity with social and digital analytic tools and analysis
   - Ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments and deadlines and
   apply appropriate judgment
   - Strong team player with initiative, resourcefulness and desire to work
   hard

 Please submit a cover letter with reference to GPG’s research analyst
position and resume to hr at gloverparkgroup.com. Please reference “Associate
Position – Research” in the subject line of your email. You can also mail
your cover letter and résumé to Human Resources, The Glover Park Group,
1025 F Street, NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20004.

GPG is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates
regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability,
national origin or age.








-- 
Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270
(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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