Summary:
GQR, a Democratic political polling firm, is seeking a hardworking and ambitious Senior Associate to join our team. In this role, you will work independently and with the team to carry out all aspects of qualitative and quantitative survey research processes, including drafting surveys and focus group guides, writing memos, analyzing polling data and presenting to clients. You will foster client relationships through regular contact, ongoing strategic advice, and marketing ideas for new or expanded research, and explore interesting trends to strengthen our client offerings.

As a Senior Associate at GQR, you will receive mentorship and guidance to help grow a network of contacts for future business. We will look to you to be a leader, offering ideas and demonstrating to clients the knowledge and value that you bring to our team. Our Senior Associates also serve as mentors on our team, helping to guide and support the growth of our junior staff through direct mentorship and hands-on training.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of work experience conducting all facets of survey or market research. A successful Senior Associate must have a solid foundation in writing surveys, synthesizing extensive survey data into client reports, and utilizing software like Power Point to present data analysis.

Hours:
Standard office hours of 9 am to 6pm. Additional hours and availability as needed.


Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel to attend focus groups


Special Equipment and/or Stipends:
Laptop standard, personal smartphone use stipend.


Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Training in statistics and survey methodology strongly recommended
• 5+ years’ experience with quantitative/qualitative political research, or experience with political campaigns required; 7+ years preferred.
• Master’s degree a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


GQR, a woman-owned business, has used sophisticated polling and opinion research to help leading candidates, parties, government leaders, corporations, and advocacy groups across the United States and around the world for over four decades.

Interested parties should apply via the GQR Careers page at https://www.gqrr.com/careers. We apologize that we will only be able to respond to those applicants invited to interview.

GQR is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.