At Fors Marsh Group (FMG), we combine the power of science and strategy to improve people's lives. Each day, we work with institutions and organizations that seek to disrupt markets, understand and influence behavior, drive action on a national scale, and create positive impact. Our approach extends far beyond our client portfolio—as a certified B Corporation and a 2020 Greenbook Top 50 Market Research Company, we make a difference in our community through corporate-sponsored employee volunteer programs and pro bono partnerships with values-aligned nonprofits. Most importantly, as a 2019-2022 Top Workplace, we are committed to putting people first and foster a culture that reflects that commitment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity and inclusivity as the foundation of a healthy, successful, and innovative work environment. Join us, and together we can work to ensure a better tomorrow.

FMG is seeking a highly organized, intelligent, and motivated researcher to support market research and message testing activities for a public service and advertising campaign supporting the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with its response to COVID-19. You will contribute to the design, execution, interpretation, and reporting of several ongoing studies, employing quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the design, execution, and management of projects employing quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Contributing to the development of surveys and supporting materials including study protocols, data analysis plans, and quality control plans.
• Supporting projects employing qualitative design, data collection, and analysis methods. Leading or contributing to the creation of study protocols, developing interview and moderator guides, protocol testing, and quality control plans.
• Independently applying a variety of analysis types from fields such as statistics, survey methodology, and/or other social science disciplines (e.g., univariate analyses, ANOVA, regression).
• Interpreting study results to identify patterns and solutions.
• Preparing research reports and presentation decks summarizing research methods, findings, and implications for marketing strategies and advertising messaging.
• Overseeing project tasks and collaborating with project team on a day-to-day basis to work under tight deadlines to fulfill client requests.
• Balancing roles and responsibilities across multiple concurrent studies and/or tasks.
• Anticipating potential barriers to project completion, proposing solutions to team leadership.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in communication, social science, public health, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of academic or professional research experience required.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Proficiency and experience working with and interpreting data in at least one quantitative statistical analysis software package (e.g., SPSS, STATA, SAS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques to present data in different forms.
• Ability to work well with others, as well as independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Applicants may be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MA, MS, PhD).
• Native-level Spanish fluency.
• Proficiency with NVIVO or other qualitative analysis programs.
• Experience in applied research as part of a government contract.
• Experience working with government agencies such as FDA, CDC, CPSC, HHS, or similar preferred.

We Offer:

• Ability to make an impact on people's lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
• Remote work.
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in FMG staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.