Director of Polling

YouGov•Boulder, CO

11d•$97,000 - $135,000

About The Position

YouGov is seeking a client-facing Director of Polling who will be involved in project management from proposal through delivery. They will serve as a bridge between external clients and internal teams. They will manage the survey research process internally by working cross-functionally with lateral team members. They will have demonstrated expertise working with quantitative data. They should have a formal background in survey research and methodology. Additionally, they must have four or more years working in political and or policy research. They should demonstrate a good grasp of analytical techniques commonly used in market research. The Director of Polling will bring a strong background to all phases of the data collection process from design to reporting. The director will be able to design, coordinate and execute a survey project from start to finish with their team members and YouGov tools. The Director will be involved in proposal writing. This will involve research design, feasibility checking, pricing, and contracting. 3-5 years previous experience with quantitative market research, academic research, or related field. Advanced degree may offset work experience. Competence with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides desirable. Experience with statistical software such as R, SPSS, SAS, or Stata. Working knowledge of introductory level statistics, plus real-world experience working with large datasets. Experience with data visualization. Able to excel independently with direction. Strong client communication skills. Should be able to form a collaborative relationship in a friendly and professional manner, anticipating research questions and needs. Able to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting project deadlines. Able to multi-task with excellent organizational and time management skills. Relentless attention to detail. Strong analytical skills. A drive to collaborate with your cross-functional colleagues on complex research design. Strong written and oral communication skills with internal teams For roles based in California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, or Washington State, the base salary hiring range for this position is $97,000 - 135,000 USD. Compensation offered will be determined by multiple factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation and additional benefits. All US based full time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Paid vacation, holidays and sick days Flexible working arrangement available Group medical, dental and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance Paid parental leave 401(k) with company match #LI-AS1 Why join YouGov? Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do. Life at YouGov We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. Data Privacy To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group. Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks. Who we are Our innovative solutions help the world’s most recognised brands, media owners and agencies to plan, activate and track their marketing activities better. With operations in the UK, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks. What we do At the core of our platform is an ever-growing source of connected consumer data that has developed daily over our 20 years of operation. We call it living data. All of our products and services draw upon this detailed understanding of our 27+ million registered panel members to deliver accurate, actionable consumer insights. As innovators and pioneers of online market research, we have a strong reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and we are the most quoted market research source in the world. Leading in online market research, we have a strong record for data accuracy and innovation. A study by the Pew Research Center concluded that YouGov “consistently outperforms competitors on accuracy” as a vendor of choice. We are the market research pioneer of Multi-level Regression with Post-stratification (“MRP”) for accurate predictions at a granular level. Our purpose Our purpose is to give our global community a voice by collecting, measuring and analysing their opinions and behaviors and reporting the findings accurately and free from bias.

Requirements

demonstrated expertise working with quantitative data
formal background in survey research and methodology
four or more years working in political and or policy research
demonstrate a good grasp of analytical techniques commonly used in market research
bring a strong background to all phases of the data collection process from design to reporting
3-5 years previous experience with quantitative market research, academic research, or related field
Competence with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Working knowledge of introductory level statistics, plus real-world experience working with large datasets
Experience with data visualization
Able to excel independently with direction
Strong client communication skills
Should be able to form a collaborative relationship in a friendly and professional manner, anticipating research questions and needs
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting project deadlines
Able to multi-task with excellent organizational and time management skills
Relentless attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
A drive to collaborate with your cross-functional colleagues on complex research design
Strong written and oral communication skills with internal teams

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree may offset work experience
Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides desirable
Experience with statistical software such as R, SPSS, SAS, or Stata

Responsibilities

be involved in project management from proposal through delivery
serve as a bridge between external clients and internal teams
manage the survey research process internally by working cross-functionally with lateral team members
design, coordinate and execute a survey project from start to finish with their team members and YouGov tools
be involved in proposal writing
research design
feasibility checking
pricing
contracting