Mixed Methods Research Analyst, Communication Research

$57,000 - $63,500/Yr

Fors Marsh Group - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mixed Methods Research Analyst at Fors Marsh Group is responsible for supporting market research and message testing activities that influence communication strategies across various topics, including health communication and workforce recruitment. This role involves designing, executing, analyzing, and reporting studies using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, contributing to impactful research that shapes effective communication efforts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting projects employing qualitative design, data collection, and analysis methods.
• Contributing to research materials such as screeners and discussion guides, taking notes, and helping analyze qualitative data.
• Developing surveys and supporting materials including study protocols, data analysis plans, and quality control plans.
• Conducting univariate and multivariate analyses to inform and test communications materials and approaches.
• Conducting literature reviews spanning across disciplines.
• Interpreting study results to identify patterns and solutions.
• Preparing sections of reports and briefings summarizing research methods and findings for non-technical audiences.
• Collaborating with project team on a day-to-day basis to work under tight deadlines to fulfill client requests.
• Balancing roles and responsibilities across multiple concurrent studies and/or tasks.
• Anticipating potential barriers to project completion and proposing solutions to team leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication, social science, public health, or a related field.
• Minimum of one to three years of applied research experience required.
• Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g., Stata, SPSS, R) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well with others, as well as independently under minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
• Remote work.
• Company culture that values balance and allows employees to take leave as needed without depleting available leave hours.
• Floating holiday bank for personal celebrations.
• Generous matching retirement contributions with no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets.
• Paid time off for volunteering activities.
• Participation in staff-led affinity groups.
• Product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.