Strategies 360 is seeking qualified and motivated public opinion researchers to join our Market Research team in the role of Research Analyst. The role of Research Analyst will be uniquely responsible for survey sample data analysis, project logistical coordination, and implementing project management directives during all stages of client projects.

Strategies 360 is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications firm with offices or partnerships in 13 western states (including AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, TX, UT, and WA), Washington, DC, and Vancouver, B.C. We work with some of the country’s leading public agencies, campaigns, businesses, and advocacy organizations.  As a special services team within Strategies 360, the Market Research team offers a full range of quantitative and qualitative methods and tools to help clients develop messaging, marketing, and campaign strategies.  More information about S360 is available at https://www.strategies360.com/services/research/.

The Research Analyst position provides a great perspective into the strategic consulting and research industry with opportunities for individual professional growth within a fast-paced practice.  The right candidate will be consistently detail-oriented, proactive in problem-solving, and have an interest in data, demography, and public opinion.  A well-qualified candidate will also have excellent writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to balance competing demands and timelines. Experience with SPSS, SQL, or R coding language is a plus but not a pre-requisite as the Market Research team uses WinCross for client deliverable, data documents.

Research Analysts will implement project management directives, coordinate project work with vendors, write presentations and memos, and support drafting of survey questionnaires, focus group guidelines, and in-depth interview guidelines. You will receive mentorship and training to help you grow your skills and network for personal and professional development.

Strategies 360 is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our team. We encourage all qualified applicants to submit their resume and you will be considered regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, or religion.

Position responsibilities include:

• Involvement with every aspect of the polling and qualitative processes, as well as client and project management
• Leading on project logistics and quality assurance measures
• Assisting in the drafting of reports and project deliverables
• Reports directly to Senior Vice President of Research
• Remote work available in states/districts with a S360 office, but preference given to candidate willing to relocate to work hybrid schedule in the Seattle office

Experience required:

• 1-2 years working in project roles, public opinion research projects preferred
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Strong aptitude for statistical data analysis and working with numerical documents (no advanced mathematics degree required)
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of statistics is a major plus
• Familiarity with concepts of representative statistical research survey polling and data files, including voter files, a major plus
• Ability to work effectively within a friendly, team-first environment required
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (political science, statistics, etc.)

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, between $50,000 to $75,000 annually depending on experience
• Remote or hybrid work available, though in-person preferred especially for Research Analysts
• Supportive and encouraging environment of professional development: Bi-monthly one-on-one mentoring meetings, funding available for professional development courses with supervisor’s approval
• Strong employee benefits package offered, including:
  • Individual and family health care coverage (individual plan alone offered with 100% monthly premium costs covered)
  • Time off includes 3 weeks of vacation (PTO) and 2 weeks of sick leave, in addition to federal holidays, and 1 week between Christmas and New Years Day. 4 additional PTO Fridays once per month, in select months containing no federal holidays, available on request with supervisor’s approval.
  • 401k plan with employer matching funds after 6 months of employment. Strategies 360 will make matching contributions equal to 50% of elective deferrals up to 6% of compensation.
  • Life insurance and long-term care insurance provided with conditions.

To apply, you must send an email with a subject line beginning with “Research Analyst” and attach within a cover letter ANDresume to researchcareers@strategies360.com. Any calls or inquiries on social media accounts will reflect negatively upon applicants.   We welcome recommendation letters electronically from previous colleagues and employers.