The Ambit Group

1895 Preston White Dr
Suite 220
Reston, VA 20191-5434
Telephone:703.689.0881
FAX:703.689.3711

Careers at Ambit: Sr. Research Analyst

Jobe Code: 0212-002

Location: Reston, VA

Minimum/General Experience

The Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for overseeing the execution and analysis of custom survey and other research projects from inception through reporting. The successful candidate should be able to provide thought leadership in the area of research design and analytics. Key responsibilities will include:

Identification of client business and research questions, and identifying research and evaluation methods that can be leveraged in order to address those questions.
Management of all aspects of survey research from survey design to analysis of results
Manage and mentor junior staff in executing research protocols and documenting findings / recommendations in a client-ready manner
Identification and implementation of non-survey research methods designed to address client business / research questions
Working with client stakeholders to implement Ambit action plan recommendations

In addition, the ideal candidate will have a broader history in the use of quantitative methods for organizational performance measurement. Experience with developing performance measures with effective data collection approaches for monitoring organizational progress against strategic goals is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage research focused projects through execution process without supervision
Lead Ambit learning about research methods and approaches, including online survey approaches and tools
Solve problems quickly and concisely
Construct, test, and administer surveys
Analyze and present results
Work with other teams to develop other types of quantifiable performance metrics in support of organizational transformation efforts
Participate as needed in responding to RFIs and RFQs

Skill / Knowledge Requirements

Must be able to work independently
Some management experience of and ability to mentor junior staff
Knowledge of a variety of different research methods and designs from those designed to identify correlation to those designed to make causal inference
Design and administration of statistical surveys
Probability and and non-probability sampling methods
Proficiency in advanced SAS programming (e.g., macros, arrays) for data processing and analysis
Strong competency in advanced statistical techniques including correlation, regression, and factor analysis
Ability to communicate effectively with client stakeholders from program management to the senior executive service (SES) level
Ability to identify the appropriate statistical techniques to utilize based on available data and research design
Proficiency in creating client-ready written reports using the Microsoft Office suite of products
Strong writing skills; building a story from the data
5 + years experience designing and executing customized research

If you have a desire to make a difference, then start by building your career at Ambit today! For more information about a career with Ambit, please submit a completed employment application which is posted below, along with your resume to hr@theambitgroup.com.

Download the Ambit Employment Application Form