Research & Strategy Lead
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
Ibis Public Sector is seeking a Research & Strategy Lead to manage an ongoing community needs research project in California.
The Research & Strategy Lead will oversee and execute all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research assignments, including project planning and design, questionnaire development, field administration, analysis, report writing, client presentations, client management and ongoing consulting. As a member of the Research & Strategy team, this role will collaborate closely with a small team of research analysts to ensure research initiatives are executed seamlessly and deliver impactful insights.
What You’ll Do
Who You Are
(required experience/skills)
(preferred)
Who We Are
Ibis Public Sector, formerly known as Isobar Public Sector, is a trusted digital navigator delivering customer-centric solutions to the US Government, Public Sector, and Educational Institutions. We utilize human-centered design, emerging technology, and data-driven transformation to formulate digital solutions to deliver on our client’s modernization goals and improve mission performance.
We put our people first, above all else. We lead authentically and believe investing in our people is the key to our success. In doing so, we enable purposeful collaboration with our people, stakeholders, and clients, successfully striving for dynamic growth and intentional progress.
Here are some of the benefits that accompany full-time employment at Ibis Public Sector:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000.00-$140,000.00. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.
The Research & Strategy Lead will oversee and execute all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research assignments, including project planning and design, questionnaire development, field administration, analysis, report writing, client presentations, client management and ongoing consulting. As a member of the Research & Strategy team, this role will collaborate closely with a small team of research analysts to ensure research initiatives are executed seamlessly and deliver impactful insights.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including community leaders and/or local organizations to ensure the research aligns with community needs and objectives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, proactively managing relationships, mitigating risk, and resolving conflicts to ensure long-term success and client satisfaction.
- Develop and implement research strategies, methodologies, and tools to gather data on community needs and priorities.
- Design and execute surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other data collection methods.
- Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data to identify key insights, trends, and actionable recommendations.
- Prepare and present research findings to stakeholders, translating complex data into clear and concise reports and presentations.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and effective delivery of research results.
- Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of the research project and make adjustments as necessary.
Who You Are
(required experience/skills)
- A US Citizen
- 8+ years of experience in market research with substantial experience managing large-scale projects.
- Experience executing qualitative data collection in non-traditional field settings.
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, sociology, marketing research, economics, math, statistics or other related fields.
- Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Ability to manage research subcontractor relationships, deliverables, and timelines, while directing their work to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate research findings into actionable insights.
- Highly motivated, self-directed & possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadlines and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- PowerPoint guru and master storyteller—highly skilled in creating visually compelling, insight-driven presentations that transform complex data into clear, strategic narratives.
- Adept at determining the cohesive “story” in data and effectively presenting findings to clients and teams to drive actionable insights and executive decision-making.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% based on project needs.
(preferred)
- Experience moderating focus groups and/or one-on-one interviews.
- Experience managing research sub-contractors.
- Experience in managing a community needs research project.
- Experience with Qualtrics or a similar self-service research platform.
- Familiarity with SPSS or other market research software.
- Experience on the vendor side of research is a plus.
- Experience in telecommunications, internet, other subscription services or SLED research is a plus.
- Experience with Python or R is a plus.
- Resides in either Pacific or Mountain Time Zones.
Who We Are
Ibis Public Sector, formerly known as Isobar Public Sector, is a trusted digital navigator delivering customer-centric solutions to the US Government, Public Sector, and Educational Institutions. We utilize human-centered design, emerging technology, and data-driven transformation to formulate digital solutions to deliver on our client’s modernization goals and improve mission performance.
We put our people first, above all else. We lead authentically and believe investing in our people is the key to our success. In doing so, we enable purposeful collaboration with our people, stakeholders, and clients, successfully striving for dynamic growth and intentional progress.
Here are some of the benefits that accompany full-time employment at Ibis Public Sector:
- We offer flexible time off for vacation and personal time. We believe in treating adults like adults and allowing for open communication between team members and their supervisors to determine proper timing and coverage.
- Participation in the firm’s Benefits Program. This Program includes medical, dental, vision, life, group voluntary benefits, individual voluntary benefits, short-term disability, flexible spending accounts and parental leave benefits.
- Other miscellaneous benefits like Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at no cost, company-covered Life Insurance, access to group legal services, identify theft protection through LifeKeys services, etc.
- After three months of service, you can join the company's 401(k) plan. The company contributes 3% of your salary even if you don't contribute. The company additionally matches your savings dollar for dollar up to 1% of your pay, giving you a total of 5% when you contribute 1%. You must contribute at least 1% to get the additional 1% match from the company.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000.00-$140,000.00. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.
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