Polling Manager

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Teamwork

Job Description

About the role:

The Polling Manager will be responsible for preparing and programming survey questionnaires, constructing samples, computing survey weights, digging into the results, and translating them for our clients and projects. The ideal candidate has a passion for collaborating in all aspects of polling to help our clients better understand their needs, and utilizing data to help inform decisions and strategic plans. The Polling Manager will report to the Lead Polling Manager and work closely with the Director of Polling to continuously refine the team’s polling processes to keep up with the latest innovations and challenges.

In this position you will:

• Work cross-functionally with the BlueLabs project teams to design our polling solutions.
• Oversee the polling process from end-to-end, including programming survey questionnaires, pulling samples, tracking and monitoring surveys while in the field, and weighting the results.
• Help to prepare and deliver client deliverables such as toplines and crosstabs.
• Determine final results in concert with the team and develop insights for clients in presentation materials.
• Coordinate with team members on experiments, modeling, and other analytics surveys.
• Collaborate with our Data Science team on polling methodology and to work on research questions to improve our operations and polling processes.
• Work with the Director of Polling to suggest and implement polling process improvements and keep a pulse on new innovations in the industry.
• Help oversee relevant vendor relationships; regularly interacting with and evaluating our vendors.

What we are seeking:

• You likely have at least a Bachelor’s degree and a few years of experience working with survey data.
• Experience working in the polling field is a particularly strong bonus.
• You understand how to distill requests for a lot of detail down to the most important points and find the most relevant information in a sea of facts.
• You are a stickler for detail and ensuring each element of the process gets done.
• You’re able to conduct a data analysis on tight deadlines where the problem is unstructured, or the guidance is open ended.
• You have experience with programming languages such as SQL, R, and/or Python.
• You can manipulate data and are comfortable working with spreadsheets.
• You are passionate about harnessing data-driven solutions to improve social outcomes.

What We Offer:

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

• Salary: $80,000
• Premier health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K matching
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid 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 range for candidates who meet the minimum posted qualifications reflects the Company’s good faith understanding and belief as to the wage range, and is accurate as of the date of this job posting.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, as a company policy, BlueLabs strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning employment. BlueLabs adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment; if not the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated. BlueLabs will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability, pregnancy, or on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws.