Survey Scientist

About BlueLabs

BlueLabs is a leading provider of analytics services and technology dedicated to helping our partners do the most good with their data. Our team of analysts, scientists, engineers, and strategists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share a passion for using data to solve the world’s greatest social and analytical challenges. Since our inception we’ve worked with more than 400 organizations ranging from advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and international groups. In addition, we service an ever-expanding portfolio of commercial clients in the automotive, travel, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, media, and telecom industries. Along the way, we’ve developed some of the most innovative tools available in analytics, media optimization, reporting, and influencer outreach.

About the Team

The BlueLabs Polling Team specializes in survey data collection to provide strategic advice to our clients. We work closely with client teams and data scientists to design and implement survey programs that power our analysis and messaging recommendations. Our focus is on understanding what motivates people to vote, buy a product, hold an opinion, and whether campaigns are successful. Operating in a fast-paced, impact-oriented environment, our collaborative team engages across teams in support of our clients’ objectives. We excel at defining complex challenges, creatively sourcing data, and driving progress every day. We work in changing, ambiguous environments, and are at the forefront of addressing the most challenging issues facing the survey research industry today.

About the Role

Survey Scientists use a combination of statistics, programming, and domain knowledge to improve the methodological backbone for our surveys, as well as lean in on client projects. They have strong technical skills, and are creative thinkers who are always looking to innovate and deliver value to our clients. They aren’t afraid of messy data, and are comfortable working in a fast paced, production-oriented environment. Our team members receive strong mentorship and are given a chance to complete projects independently. Survey Scientists are subject matter experts and team leaders. This position reports to the Senior Director of Polling.

What You’ll Do

Work with the Senior Director of Polling on the design, implementation, and delivery of survey products and services

Develop and maintain internal software tools and systems to support the collection, processing, and analysis of survey data

Own the predictive modeling process from ingestion to deployment for key internal models

Ensure the data and modeling results meet requirements for quality, and work with the team to clean, transform, aggregate, and report on data as needed

Collaborate with polling managers, data scientists, project managers and external stakeholders to troubleshoot problems and proactively create solutions

Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to optimize data infrastructure and pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable data flow

Assist in the design and execution of experiments and surveys, including sample selection, data collection, and weighting

Ensure team excellence by documenting processes and evangelizing new approaches

Work both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate products on short deadlines

Who You Are

You love survey data - and have experience collecting and analyzing it.

You are a self-starter. You can take a project from just an idea to its fully fledged form - whether it be carrying out an analysis, building a model, or building a new tool.

You have experience that mastered a variety of skills: whether thinking strategically about how to develop an enduring process, digging deep into a complex data analysis, or putting yourself in the shoes of an end-user to answer a question they didn’t know they had - you’re comfortable thinking from a number of different perspectives.

You anticipate questions from your stakeholders while remaining objective in how you approach their unique challenges. You are experienced deriving value from imperfect data, but also know when to push the emergency stop button.

You have a proven track record using data-driven solutions to improve outcomes - and bring a multidisciplinary approach to doing so.

What We Are Seeking

Experience working with survey data, and a solid understanding of sampling techniques, weighting, and survey design

Experience working in a quantitative production environment or a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field

Experience with and ability to apply knowledge of foundations of statistics and modeling (distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and tests, etc.)

Experience building predictive models using regression and machine learning techniques

Advanced understanding of R and/or Python. Experience with other statistical programming languages is also useful

Ability to manipulate data with SQL

Proven experience creating analytics output within a production-oriented team

Ability to effectively communicate and present technical concepts to a non-technical audience, both in writing and verbally

Experience creating and delivering informative and engaging data visualizations using industry leading tools

Leadership competencies in the following: empathy, active listening, coaching/feedback, integrity, decisiveness, and problem solving

What We Offer

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

Premier health insurance plan

401K matching

Unlimited vacation leave

Paid sick, 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 for this position is $85,000 annually.

While we have an office in Washington, DC, we are open to considering candidates from within the U.S.

At BlueLabs, we celebrate, support and thrive on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, BlueLabs is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BlueLabs endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact the Director, People Operations. BlueLabs participates in E-verify. EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site)

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