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Director of Analytics & Survey Science

Director of Analytics & Survey Science

CompanyApplecart
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$135000 – $175000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in analytics, survey research or data science roles at a political data science or analytics firm, a data-driven political committee, political campaign or large outside organization, or polling firm.
  • Experience advising high-stakes decisions using polling and predictive modeling to win elections
  • Knowledge of and comfort with numerous measurement and statistical concepts and research designs including conjoint, max-diff, difference in difference, and brand lift
  • Experience creating and delivering reports in presentation, slide deck, and memo form to high-profile decision makers and strong data visualization skills
  • Demonstrated success managing direct reports and multiple simultaneous high-stakes projects
  • Familiarity with digital advertising measurement a strong plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Impeccable attention to detail and superior organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical lead and project manager on complex analytics projects
  • Make key methodological decisions within client projects to inform the optimal development of survey instruments and use of custom microtargeting products (e.g. audiences, models)
  • Provide effective support and mentorship to data analysts on topics ranging from the quality of their analytics insights to the efficiency of their SQL queries and Python code
  • Communicate and present clearly, comfortably, and expertly about data and analytics concepts, verbally and in written form
  • Oversee survey writing, fielding, and modeling and improve existing quality assurance processes to ensure end-products effectively address customer needs
  • Manage team resources dedicated to developing and improving analytics tools and offerings to deliver higher quality at greater efficiency
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technology and new tools that can improve the accuracy and impact of our data products

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with digital advertising measurement a strong plus