2026 Elections Director, Research

14 hours, 13 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Data Science and Analytics
Global Strategy Group

Global Strategy Group

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a leading American public affairs and research firm known for its depth of talent, influential clients, and successful track record. Specializing in public affairs, communications, and research, GSG helps companies, cause...

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 1995

Description

  • Manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from start to finish with full accountability for project success.
  • Develop client-ready survey questionnaires, qualitative screeners, and discussion guides with minimal edits needed.
  • Prepare written analyses and PowerPoint presentations that translate research findings into client-ready insights and recommendations.
  • Advise clients with a strong strategic and consulting voice and manage client relationships independently.
  • Moderate qualitative research engagements such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online discussion boards.
  • Track project details, organize tasks, and keep teams aligned to timelines without prompting.
  • Oversee fielding by reviewing partials, coordinating with the data team on weighting targets, and troubleshooting issues.
  • Train, manage, and oversee junior staff, including supporting their work and professional development.
  • Lead new business proposal development and help create and deliver presentations with senior staff oversight.
  • Develop research designs and methodological approaches that align with client objectives and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of research experience with a focus on politics.
  • Experience executing every stage of a research project, including both quantitative and qualitative work.
  • Strong strategic and consulting voice.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Client-facing experience, including leading client engagements, is a plus.
  • Experience conducting in-depth interviews and moderating focus groups is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop actionable recommendations from findings.
  • Ability to mentor, train, and manage entry-level employees.
  • Strong attention to detail and experience catching mistakes.
  • Experience or coursework in statistics and advanced quantitative methods is a plus.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Experience producing graphical representations of data.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $110,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Generous time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Reasonable accommodation support for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

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