Junior Research Strategist

Breakwater Strategy; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakwater Strategy in Washington, DC is seeking a junior professional to join a growing team of strategists. You will support primary research projects across qualitative, quantitative, and digital methods and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients.

You will draft research instruments, analyze results, and help shape strategic communications engagements while learning from senior researchers in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Business, Statistics, or related field.
• Deep interest in understanding people and data.
• Comfortable working with data to identify trends and insights (quantitative and qualitative).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable and able to multitask under deadlines.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative team player; able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Internally motivated and proactive; results-driven.
• Experience visualizing data with Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs and Slides.

Responsibilities

• Draft research instruments including proposals, scoping documents, screeners, survey questionnaires, and discussion guides.
• Analyze results and develop visual presentations of findings with actionable recommendations.
• Support research vendor coordination across multiple projects and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal team members on research methods and strategic communications engagements.
• Support new business initiatives through research, proposals, and pitches.
• Follow and report on new industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Written & verbal communication

Data visualization

Research methods

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Business, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Slides

Job description

Breakwater Strategy in Washington, DC is seeking a junior professional to join a growing team of strategists. You will support primary research projects across qualitative, quantitative, and digital methods and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients.

You will draft research instruments, analyze results, and help shape strategic communications engagements while learning from senior researchers in a fast-paced agency setting.