Research Analyst

Stagwell Global•Washington, DC

13d

About The Position

As a Research Analyst on the Custom Research team at HarrisX, you will support end-to-end research engagements across corporate, media, and public opinion research projects. Working under the direction of a Research Manager, you will contribute to research design, build and program surveys, analyze data, and help develop client-ready deliverables. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role suited for someone early in their research career who is eager to develop technical depth across quantitative and qualitative methods. You will work as part of a collaborative project team alongside Research Managers, Directors, VPs, data scientists, and research operations team, contributing to studies that inform both corporate strategy and public narratives. HarrisX offers strong growth opportunities for motivated analysts who are looking to build skills quickly and take on greater responsibility over time.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in custom market research, data analysis, or a related research environment.
Academic and practical exposure to a range of research methodologies, including new product, brand, advertising, and customer satisfaction research.
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, and have working knowledge of Q, SPSS, SAS, or equivalent statistical software.
Hands-on experience programming surveys in platforms such as Decipher, Qualtrics, or ConfirmIT.
Understanding of survey methodology fundamentals, including best practices for questionnaire design, statistical weighting, and data validation.
Comfortable working with multiple data types and have a foundation in data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present findings in a structured, accessible way.
Detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, and comfortable operating with some ambiguity.
Curious about AI-powered tools and open to applying them within research workflows, including survey automation and data synthesis.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in economics, statistics, mathematics, political science, communications, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with R, Python, or data visualization tools is a plus.
A Master's or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of custom research projects, including timeline tracking, fieldwork coordination, and vendor management under the direction of a Research Manager.
Assist in the development of research instruments, including survey questionnaires and moderator guides, in line with established methodological standards.
Program surveys using platforms such as Decipher, Qualtrics, or ConfirmIT, and manage quality checks throughout the fieldwork process.
Clean, process, and analyze survey data using Q, SPSS, or equivalent statistical tools, applying appropriate weighting and validation techniques.
Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and dashboards that translate findings into clear, actionable insights for client delivery.
Support the integration of multiple data sources, including survey, behavioral, and secondary data, as directed by senior team members.
Participate in client communications, documenting business objectives and project requirements under the guidance of a Research Manager or Director.
Collaborate cross-functionally with analysts, data scientists, and research operations colleagues across project workstreams.
Apply and develop familiarity with AI-powered tools used for survey automation, data synthesis, and content analysis as part of the team's evolving workflow.