Polling/Data Analyst - Purple Strategies - Alexandria, VA

January 8, 2015

Polling/Data Analyst - Purple Strategies - Alexandria, VA

Purple Strategies is looking for Polling/Data Analyst to join the Purple Insights team in our Washington, DC office.  

Purple Strategies provides strategic counseling, positioning, and communication solutions for clients facing tough public policy and media-related challenges. Purple Insights is the in-house opinion research team at Purple Strategies devoted to translating public opinion into an actionable communications strategy through public opinion polling and focus groups.

Purple Strategies was recently named one of the "Top Workplaces of 2014" by the Washington Post. Our clients have included some of the most recognizable brands in the world, leading industry trade associations, and non-profit organizations, including McDonald's, Coca-Cola, BP, among many others.

Analysts are a vital part of Insights team and have an opportunity to assist with all aspects of the survey research process from design to analysis, including:

Drafting questionnaires
Developing sampling plans
Programming online and telephone surveys
Overseeing the fielding process, including data processing and quality control
Performing data analysis
Preparing reports and presentations of findings
Proofing documents and presentations

Ideal Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of professional experience
A career interest in public opinion research and a love for numbers
High proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Self-motivated and intellectually curious team player
Keen attention to detail
Strong writing and communication skills
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
Fluency in at least one data processing/analysis software package, with a strong preference for SPSS or similar software
Experience with online survey programming software (such as Qualtrics or Confirmit), large data sets, and voter or consumer surveys are a plus

Purple Strategies offers a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity for advancement.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: opportunities@purplestrategies.com
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