Survey Scientist

About the Role

Survey Scientists use a combination of statistics, programming, and domain knowledge to improve the methodological backbone for our surveys, as well as lean in on client projects. They have strong technical skills, and are creative thinkers who are always looking to innovate and deliver value to our clients. They aren't afraid of messy data, and are comfortable working in a fast paced, production-oriented environment.

Our team members receive strong mentorship and are given a chance to complete projects independently. Survey Scientists are subject matter experts and team leaders. This position reports to the Senior Director of Polling.

What You'll Do

• Work with the Senior Director of Polling on the design, implementation, and delivery of survey products and services
• Develop and maintain internal software tools and systems to support the collection, processing, and analysis of survey data
• Own the predictive modeling process from ingestion to deployment for key internal models
• Ensure the data and modeling results meet requirements for quality, and work with the team to clean, transform, aggregate, and report on data as needed
• Collaborate with polling managers, data scientists, project managers and external stakeholders to troubleshoot problems and proactively create solutions
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to optimize data infrastructure and pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable data flow
• Assist in the design and execution of experiments and surveys, including sample selection, data collection, and weighting
• Ensure team excellence by documenting processes and evangelizing new approaches
• Work both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate products on short deadlines

Who You Are

• You love survey data - and have experience collecting and analyzing it.
• You are a self-starter. You can take a project from just an idea to its fully fledged form - whether it be carrying out an analysis, building a model, or building a new tool.
• You have experience that mastered a variety of skills: whether thinking strategically about how to develop an enduring process, digging deep into a complex data analysis, or putting yourself in the shoes of an end-user to answer a question they didn't know they had - you're comfortable thinking from a number of different perspectives.
• You anticipate questions from your stakeholders while remaining objective in how you approach their unique challenges. You are experienced deriving value from imperfect data, but also know when to push the emergency stop button.
• You have a proven track record using data-driven solutions to improve outcomes - and bring a multidisciplinary approach to doing so.

What We Are Seeking

• Experience working with survey data, and a solid understanding of sampling techniques, weighting, and survey design
• Experience working in a quantitative production environment or a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field
• Experience with and ability to apply knowledge of foundations of statistics and modeling (distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and tests, etc.)
• Experience building predictive models using regression and machine learning techniques
• Advanced understanding of R and/or Python. Experience with other statistical programming languages is also useful
• Ability to manipulate data with SQL
• Proven experience creating analytics output within a production-oriented team
• Ability to effectively communicate and present technical concepts to a non-technical audience, both in writing and verbally
• Experience creating and delivering informative and engaging data visualizations using industry leading tools
• Leadership competencies in the following: empathy, active listening, coaching/feedback, integrity, decisiveness, and problem solving

Benefits

BlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive benefits package including:

• Premier health insurance plan
• 401K matching
• Unlimited vacation leave
• Paid sick, personal, and volunteer leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
• Macbook Pro laptop & tech accessories
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive & collaborative culture
• Flexible working hours
• Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
• Pre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC
• Lunches and snacks
• And more!

• The salary for this position is $85,000 annually.
• While we have an office in Washington, DC, we are open to considering candidates from within the U.S.

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