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Our team of analysts, scientists, engineers, and strategists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share a passion for using data to solve the world’s greatest social and analytical challenges. Since our inception we’ve worked with more than 400 organizations ranging from advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and international groups. In addition, we service an ever-expanding portfolio of commercial clients in the automotive, travel, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, media, and telecom industries. Along the way, we’ve developed some of the most innovative tools available in analytics, media optimization, reporting, and influencer outreach.\nAbout the Team:\nThe BlueLabs Polling Team specializes in survey data collection to provide strategic advice to our clients. We work closely with client teams and data scientists to design and implement survey programs that power our analysis and messaging recommendations. Our focus is on understanding what motivates people to vote, buy a product, hold an opinion, and whether campaigns are successful. Operating in a fast-paced, impact-oriented environment, our collaborative team engages across teams in support of our clients’ objectives. We excel at defining complex challenges, creatively sourcing data, and driving progress every day. We work in changing, ambiguous environments, and are at the forefront of addressing the most challenging issues facing the survey research industry today.\nAbout the Role:\nSurvey Scientists use a combination of statistics, programming, and domain knowledge to improve the methodological backbone for our surveys, as well as lean in on client projects. They have strong technical skills, and are creative thinkers who are always looking to innovate and deliver value to our clients. They aren’t afraid of messy data, and are comfortable working in a fast paced, production-oriented environment. Our team members receive strong mentorship and are given a chance to complete projects independently. Survey Scientists are subject matter experts and team leaders. This position reports to the Senior Director of Polling.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nWork with the Senior Director of Polling on the design, implementation, and delivery of survey products and services \nDevelop and maintain internal software tools and systems to support the collection, processing, and analysis of survey data\nOwn the predictive modeling process from ingestion to deployment for key internal models\nEnsure the data and modeling results meet requirements for quality, and work with the team to clean, transform, aggregate, and report on data as needed\nCollaborate with polling managers, data scientists, project managers and external stakeholders to troubleshoot problems and proactively create solutions\nCollaborate with data engineers and analysts to optimize data infrastructure and pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable data flow\nAssist in the design and execution of experiments and surveys, including sample selection, data collection, and weighting\nEnsure team excellence by documenting processes and evangelizing new approaches\nWork both independently and as part of a team to deliver accurate products on short deadlines\nWho You Are:\nYou love survey data - and have experience collecting and analyzing it. \nYou are a self-starter. You can take a project from just an idea to its fully fledged form - whether it be carrying out an analysis, building a model, or building a new tool.\nYou have experience that mastered a variety of skills: whether thinking strategically about how to develop an enduring process, digging deep into a complex data analysis, or putting yourself in the shoes of an end-user to answer a question they didn’t know they had - you’re comfortable thinking from a number of different perspectives.\nYou anticipate questions from your stakeholders while remaining objective in how you approach their unique challenges. You are experienced deriving value from imperfect data, but also know when to push the emergency stop button. \nYou have a proven track record using data-driven solutions to improve outcomes - and bring a multidisciplinary approach to doing so. \nWhat We Are Seeking:\nExperience working with survey data, and a solid understanding of sampling techniques, weighting, and survey design \nExperience working in a quantitative production environment or a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field\nExperience with and ability to apply knowledge of foundations of statistics and modeling (distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and tests, etc.)\nExperience building predictive models using regression and machine learning techniques\nAdvanced understanding of R and/or Python. Experience with other statistical programming languages is also useful\nAbility to manipulate data with SQL\nProven experience creating analytics output within a production-oriented team\nAbility to effectively communicate and present technical concepts to a non-technical audience, both in writing and verbally\nExperience creating and delivering informative and engaging data visualizations using industry leading tools\nLeadership competencies in the following: empathy, active listening, coaching/feedback, integrity, decisiveness, and problem solving\nWhat We Offer:\nBlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive benefits package including:\nPremier health insurance plan\n401K matching\nUnlimited vacation leave\nPaid sick, personal, and volunteer leave\n13 paid holidays\n15 weeks paid parental leave\nProfessional development stipend & tuition reimbursement\nMacbook Pro laptop & tech accessories\nBring Your Own Device (BYOD) stipend for mobile device\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nSupportive & collaborative culture \nFlexible working hours\nRemote friendly (within the U.S.)\nPre-tax transportation options for commuting to our office in Washington, DC\nLunches and snacks\nAnd more! \nThe salary for this position is $85,000 annually. \nWhile we have an office in Washington, DC, we are open to considering candidates from within the U.S. \nAt BlueLabs, we celebrate, support and thrive on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, BlueLabs is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BlueLabs endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact the Director, People Operations. BlueLabs participates in E-verify. \nCollection of Personal Information Notice:\nAs you are likely aware, by submitting your job application, you are submitting personal information to our company. We collect various categories of personal information, including identifiers, protected classifications, professional or employment related information and sensitive personal information. We may retain and use this information for up to three years, in order to come to a decision on whether or not you are a good fit for our company. We may also retain or use some of this information to comply with any requirements under law, or for purposes of defending ourselves in any litigation. We do not use this information for any other purpose, or share it with third parties, unless you become an employee. 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