Survey Research Specialist I

Survey Research Specialist I Decision Information Resources Inc - 4.2 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $56,925 - $65,464 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Word embeddings Bachelor's degree Survey research Research data analysis Productivity software Full Job Description Position Summary The Survey Research Specialist (SRS-I) will contribute to and support the work of projects for a variety of government, business, and non-profit organizations. The SRS-I will assist the Survey Director with project management activities, data collection activities, and conducting research and evaluation across a broad range of topics. The ideal SRS-I will demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, an understanding of project and operations management, and an ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks. Primary Responsibilities Support survey research projects throughout their lifecycle, including research design, data collection, and analysis Assist the Survey Director with administrative and project management activities, including milestone tracking and drafting meeting agendas and minutes Develop project training materials and reference documents Train data collection staff on survey instruments and procedures Support the design and development of data collection tools or resources Assist with drafting reports, presentations, and other client deliverables Perform quality assurance tasks, including testing IT systems Assist with other tasks, as needed Requirements Bachelor's degree in a social science or liberal arts discipline, with exposure to social science research and evaluation functions At least one year of professional experience in the field of survey research, or relevant course work Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software Understanding of basic data collection and analytic methods Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and in teams, including working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently Highly motivated and detail-oriented Key Competencies Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills Understanding of project and operations management Highly motivated and detail-oriented Ability to adapt to meet project needs Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities across projects while adhering to project timelines Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions Requires sitting, standing, and bending and a normal range of hearing and vision.