Sr. Manager, Advanced Analytics

Key Skills

Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Linear regression, GIS, R Programming, Batch Data Processing, SAS, Analytical Techniques, Design of Experiment

Job Description

Dynata is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Advanced Methods team. As part of the team, you will be responsible for supporting Dynata’s Corporate, Consultant and Investment Portfolio providing market research advanced techniques (including by not limited to various conjoint methodologies, segmentations, driver analysis, etc.) across consumer and business populations for some of the top companies across a variety of industry sectors such as consumer product good, media, technology, retail, finance, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with sales to scope and design bespoke complex business objectives into meaningful research insights.

• Tackles the most complex projects findings solutions for clients

• Ability to train new employees on the implementation/analysis of advanced statistical techniques essential
• Correlation/regression (including various “relative importance” and “path” models)
• Experimental design and part-worth modelling
• Factor analysis, segmentation, and classification/predictive algorithms
• Various mapping techniques
• Familiarity with basic machine learning concepts/algorithms a plus
• As our core-business remains providing sample, a good understanding of core sampling techniques/methodologies and weighting concepts would be a plus
• Willingness to explore new techniques, methodologies, and software to help meet client objectives and improve team profitability
• Recommending courses of action to both internal and external clients
• Have a firm grasp of the most frequent market research analytical techniques, and able to communicate when/why they should be applied to clients
• Being up-to-date on the most common data visualizations, when and how they are used, etc.
• Able to guide external clients in the interpretation of their own data, while providing “narrative” and interpretation support to internal stakeholders (on internal initiatives)

• Provide support to leadership and conduct special projects as required
• Handle other job duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 8 years in Market Research experience serving in a client-facing capacity with responsibility for research direction.
• Understanding of experimental design principles
• Strong background in a variety of quantitative research methodologies and data processing techniques and platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and deduction skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• People management

Preferred if you had the following Experience/Qualifications (But not Required):

• Direct experience with survey programming, data processing, or data tabulation.
• Additional knowledge/experience working with Python, SAS, or SQL
• MA/MS

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Dynata is seeking individuals that are passionate about research and insights that are interested in being part of a dedicated research team and contributing to the company’s success.
• Curious nature with strong drive for problem solving
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities while keeping a cool head under time constraints and effective balance concurrent demands
• Self-Starter with the ability to work in a fast-past, team environment

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid work model
• Medical benefits, 401K matching
• Generous paid time off
• Learning Management System available through the Intranet providing free access to nearly 500 online training modules and personal development programs
• Dynata offers their new colleague the opportunity to work in an open and global culture, where they welcome feedback and ideas from their colleagues. You will be working in a challenging and inspiring environment with talented colleagues from all over the world. We have great development opportunities for people who are driven to get results and are not afraid of responsibility.

Dynata is one of the world’s leading single providers of first-party data contributed by people who opt-in to member-based panels that the company manages and maintains. With a reach that encompasses 60+ million people globally and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around this core asset to bring the voice of the individual to the entire marketing spectrum, from market research to marketing and advertising. Dynata serves nearly 6,000 market research agencies, media and advertising agencies, consulting & investment firms and healthcare and corporate customers in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.