Research Analyst: Custom Research & Data Insights

Stagwell; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HarrisX in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Analyst to support end-to-end custom research projects across corporate, media, and public opinion research. You will work under a Research Manager to design studies, build surveys, analyze data, and develop client-ready deliverables.

This hands-on, execution-focused role is ideal for someone early in their research career who wants to develop technical depth across quantitative and qualitative methods, collaborating with managers, data scientists,

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in custom market research or a related environment.
• Exposure to a range of research methodologies including product, brand, advertising, and customer satisfaction research.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Q, SPSS, SAS; familiarity with R, Python or data visualization tools is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience programming surveys in Decipher, Qualtrics, or ConfirmIT.
• Understanding of survey methodology fundamentals, weighting, sampling, and data validation.
• Comfort working with multiple data types and experience in data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute custom research projects, including timeline tracking, fieldwork coordination, and vendor management under a Research Manager.
• Develop research instruments such as survey questionnaires and moderator guides per methodological standards.
• Program surveys in Decipher, Qualtrics, or ConfirmIT and manage fieldwork quality checks.
• Clean, process, and analyze survey data using statistical tools with weighting and validation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards translating findings into client-ready insights.
• Support integration of multiple data sources (survey, behavioral, secondary data) as directed.
• Document business objectives and project requirements in client communications.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and operations across project workstreams.
• Explore AI-powered tools for survey automation and data synthesis.

Skills

Survey programming

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Q

SPSS

SAS

R

Python

Decipher

Qualtrics

ConfirmIT

Job description

HarrisX in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Analyst to support end-to-end custom research projects across corporate, media, and public opinion research. You will work under a Research Manager to design studies, build surveys, analyze data, and develop client-ready deliverables.

This hands-on, execution-focused role is ideal for someone early in their research career who wants to develop technical depth across quantitative and qualitative methods, collaborating with managers, data scientists,