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Newport News, VA
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Contingent upon contract award and execution of a subcontracting agreement About the Opportunity Properitas Solutions is seeking an experienced Survey Research and Data Analytics Consultant to support a proposed municipal government contract with the City of Newport News, Virginia. The selected consultant will provide end-to-end support for the development, administration, analysis, and reporting of citywide community or employee-related surveys. The ideal candidate can independently manage survey research activities, analyze complex data, develop executive-level reports, and present actionable recommendations to support organizational decision-making. This is a contingent opportunity. Work will begin only if Properitas Solutions receives the contract award and authorizes the project to proceed. Responsibilities 1. Survey Development Design professional survey instruments measuring employee engagement, organizational climate, satisfaction, and interaction. Develop effective survey questions using recognized research methods and industry best practices. Recommend demographic categories and question structures aligned with leadership's objectives. Review and refine survey instruments with designated stakeholders. 2. Survey Administration Configure and administer electronic surveys using appropriate survey platforms. Apply accessibility and universal-design principles to accommodate diverse respondents. Establish survey timelines, monitor participation, and recommend strategies to improve response rates. Participate in virtual planning meetings with leadership. 3. Data Management and Security Maintain survey data in a secure database or web-based application. Organize datasets, document data fields, and maintain appropriate data dictionaries. Follow applicable confidentiality, information-security, access-control, and data-retention requirements. Ensure that authorized client representatives can access and understand the resulting data. 4. Statistical Analysis and Benchmarking Analyze quantitative and qualitative survey responses. Develop descriptive statistics, identify trends, and compare results across appropriate demographic or organizational groups. Conduct external benchmarking against comparable organizations when reliable data is available. Develop charts, tables, and visualizations that communicate findings clearly. 5. Reporting and Recommendations Prepare comprehensive reports documenting methodology, participation, findings, analysis, and recommendations. Identify organizational strengths, improvement opportunities, and actionable strategies. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership through virtual meetings or conference calls. Revise deliverables in accordance with the agreed scope of work. 6. Knowledge Transfer Explain survey datasets, analytical methods, and reporting structures to authorized client personnel. Provide documentation enabling client personnel to conduct additional analysis. Support the transition of project records and deliverables at the conclusion of the engagement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Survey Research, Statistics, Data Analytics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. Demonstrated experience developing and administering surveys and analyzing survey results. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and at least one statistical or analytical platform, such as SPSS, R, SAS, Stata, Power BI, or Tableau. Experience preparing professional reports and communicating findings to management or executive audiences. Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively in a remote environment. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information responsibly. Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting employee engagement, organizational climate, customer satisfaction, or community surveys. Experience supporting local, state, or federal government clients. Familiarity with Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or comparable electronic survey platforms. Knowledge of survey sampling, accessibility practices, statistical benchmarking, and data visualization. Experience with secure data storage, documentation, and data-retention procedures. The opportunity is contingent upon contract award to Properitas Solutions. No work, minimum number of hours, or compensation is guaranteed before award. How to Apply Interested individuals should submit: A résumé and references A summary of relevant survey research and analytics experience. Examples of comparable projects or reports, with confidential information removed. A list of relevant software and analytical tools. Their proposed hourly rate, estimated project hours, and availability. Properitas Solutions welcomes qualified independent professionals interested in contributing their expertise to a potential public-sector research and analytics engagement.
Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Ability to
Commute:
Newport News, VA 23609 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)
