The Junior Research Analyst (Junior Analyst) is responsible for assisting senior personnel in all tasks related to conducting public opinion surveys, including sample design, questionnaire design, data analysis, quality control, preparing presentation, and writing. The Junior Analyst will report to the Director of Research Solutions and will be integrated into a small, highly collaborative team and can expect significant training and support to get up to speed on internal procedures and industry best practices.

LOCATION: REMOTE

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 – $65,000

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with background research and questionnaire development.
• Produce counts and quotas for survey research.
• Program online surveys.
• Monitor the fielding of surveys for accuracy.
• Audit reports including questionnaires, toplines, banner books, and time series.
• Analyze survey data and produce slide decks and summary memos with supervision from senior staff.
• Conduct custom analyses in response to client needs.
• Audit slide decks and memos produced by Senior Research Analysts.
• Attend and participate in client meetings/conference calls.
• Manage time to meet internal and client-driven timelines.
• Other duties as needed.

NEED TO HAVE:

• Attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Enthusiasm to learn new software and processes.
• Some familiarity using data software (like Excel, SPSS, STATA, R, or Python).
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and work extended hours during the height of campaign season.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Commitment to open, honest, and transparent communication.
• Team player who is also able to work independently under light supervision.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Commitment to Democratic candidates and the progressive movement.
• Previous work in political data or data analytics.
• Political campaign experience.
• Spanish language fluency (written and conversational).

TO APPLY

To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter to hr@targetsmart.com. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and the position will remain posted until it is filled. TargetSmart is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. TargetSmart does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. TargetSmart is committed to creating a dynamic, multicultural, diverse workplace and work culture. Candidates of color, women, LGBT individuals, and others with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT TARGETSMART RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

TargetSmart is, at its core, a data company, providing top-notch voter file and commercial data to Democrats and the progressive community. The TargetSmart Research Solutions team offers boutique, strategic services largely focused on public opinion research, and grounded in our deep connection to the voter file, predictive analytics, and associated technologies. We work with Democratic legislative caucus programs, campaigns at every level of the ballot, labor unions, and advocacy organizations to help them understand voters and constituents in fundamentally actionable and strategic ways. Our approach to opinion research is directly responsive and adaptive to the audience we need to study, the budget our client has to study it, and the innovative methods available inside those constraints. We believe in transparency and that the best engagements are the result of close collaboration with our clients. Our goal on any project is for our client to trust us more when we’re done than when we started.