Job Description

Who We Are

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

• Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.
• Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world’s leading brands use research.
• Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.
• Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

Role Overview

The Sampling Analyst designs and selects complex survey samples and executes data weighting, both using SAS software. They also use SQL software to monitor and optimize data collection. In addition, they support the Vice President, Research Methods and Sampling in providing research methodological guidance and best practices, as informed by current literature in the areas of survey methodology and market research best practices.

This role can be completed virtually, provided that you currently reside in and are eligible to work in the United States.

The starting Salary Range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. If this is not the right level for you, please check out our other postings.

Note: we will be reviewing resumes starting the week of January 5th.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal staff and clients across all of Escalent’s industry groups regarding research methods, sampling, and weighting design of a complex nature.
• Acquire, prepare, and monitor survey samples for a wide range of survey research projects, including telephone, mail and web surveys.
• Manage and process large sets of data (provided in various formats) into usable sample files using SAS software.
• Design and execute on multi-variate data weighting schemes using SAS software
• Works as primary sampling / weighting / methodological contact on multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment.
• Independently develop new solutions to novel and complex issues.
• Provide methodological guidance to research teams that is scientifically supported by the research literature and/or industry best practices.
• Create, enhance, and implement processes to improve projects and department functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experienced SAS programmer, minimum 3 years of experience required programming in SAS
• Minimum 1 years of experience in survey/market research or related field
• Must have excellent database management skills,
• Experience with SQL syntax a plus
• Previous experience would be helpful in the following areas:
  • survey sample design and sampling statistics
  • data weighting
  • survey methodology or research procedures
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Extremely strong attention to detail required
• Must be a strong and resourceful problem solver
• Must have comfort interacting with clients, internal and external
• Participates in client meetings and provides appropriate input for status updates
• Recognizes potential business issues and opportunities.
• Understands client’s business and complexities of their organization

Compensation, Benefits and Culture

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
• 401k with Company Match
• Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of “real” vacation time
• Paid Parental leave: 8 weeks
• Paid Sick Leave: up to 8 weeks
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states
• The Salary Range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000.

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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