Consultant — Research and Analytics

Gallup; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings program

Employee stock ownership program

Mass transit reimbursement

Family-building benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gallup is seeking a consultant in Global Analytics to enhance leaders' decision-making through data-driven insights. This position involves rigorous data analysis, hypothesis testing, and delivering clear documentation on research methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quantitative methods and be fluent in both Arabic and English.

The role offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance and a retirement savings program, in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience in quantitative research methods, statistics, math, or economics.
• Experience with complex survey data including data validation and statistical analysis.
• Client-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth quantitative analysis with attention to accuracy.
• Develop hypotheses and dive deeply into datasets to uncover patterns.
• Prepare clear documentation and analytic outputs for clients.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Statistics

Python

R

SQL

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Job description

Transform the way leaders change the world through rigorous, data-driven analytics.

As a consultant in Gallup’s Global Analytics division, you will collaborate closely with consultants, researchers and clients to help global leaders understand complex social and policy issues and act with confidence based on what the data reveal. In this role, you will develop hypotheses to test, dive deeply into complex datasets and produce precise, defensible analytics that directly address critical research questions.

Gallup produces some of the most widely cited global research in the world, covering topics such as world happiness, financial inclusion and modern slavery. Our Global Analytics work supports governments, institutions and organizations that rely on high-quality data to inform decisions that shape lives and communities around the world.

If you demonstrate rigor, intellectual curiosity and the highest standards of data integrity in your work, apply today.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with consultants and clients to understand research objectives, ask thoughtful questions and translate analytic goals into rigorous analytic approaches
• Conduct in-depth quantitative analysis, including data validation, cross-tabulation, modeling and exploratory analysis, with exceptional attention to accuracy and detail
• Dive deeply into datasets to test hypotheses, explore ways to incorporate secondary data and uncover meaningful patterns that address client research questions
• Prepare clear documentation on analytic workflows and other data sources used that can be audited
• Prepare clear analytic outputs that enable consultants and partners to craft compelling narratives and client-ready deliverables
• Support client engagements and prospect meetings by joining calls, listening carefully to clients’ goals and providing analytical perspective
• Uphold Gallup’s highest standards for data integrity, ensuring every output is precise, defensible and reliable
• Continuously strengthen your analytic toolkit by applying new methods, technologies and approaches to complex research challenges

Who We Want

• Expert analysts who are passionate about research, explore smart hypotheses, identify patterns and trends, discover insights, and share discoveries with partners and clients
• Meticulous perfectionists who hold themselves to the highest standards of excellence for data accuracy, efficiency and client satisfaction
• Disciplined achievers who thrive in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
• Resourceful problem-solvers who take accountability for discrepancies, work diligently to resolve concerns and develop systems to prevent future issues
• Sophisticated communicators with excellent interpersonal skills to answer technical questions and translate complex information into understandable and meaningful takeaways for clients and partners

What You Need

• At least two years of professional experience in quantitative research methods, statistics, math, economics or a similar quantitative discipline required
• At least two years of experience working with complex survey data, including validating data quality, conducting statistical analysis and supporting insight development required
• Proficiency in Python, R or SQL required
• Full fluency in Arabic and English required
• Client-facing experience preferred

What You’ll Experience

• Mission-driven work: Make a meaningful difference for organizations, governments and individuals with your unique contributions, commitment to service and exceptional outcomes.
• Engaged teams: Join world-class managers, highly productive colleagues and knowledgeable mentors who are enthusiastic about their work.
• Learning opportunities: Focus on continuous growth by developing your strengths, feeding your curiosity, challenging conventional thinking and experimenting.
• Brand strength, startup energy: Thrive in an innovative culture backed by a trusted brand.
• A collaborative environment: Work where your ideas, perspectives and experiences are welcomed and valued.

About Gallup

At Gallup, we change the world, one client at a time, through extraordinary analytics and advice on everything important facing humankind. Learn more about our work and life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes competitive pay; medical, life and critical illness insurance; a retirement savings program; an employee stock ownership program; mass transit reimbursement; family-building benefits; an employee assistance program; and various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing.

Gallup is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.