Research Analyst, Innovation

Ipsos; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Healthcare plans

Wellness benefits

Flexible workplace policy

Job summary

Ipsos is seeking a Research Analyst to manage survey projects from design to delivery, coordinating with Operations to meet timelines and budgets.

You will design questionnaires, plan analyses, perform quality checks, and interpret results to deliver actionable insights. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with survey tools, are valued.

A bachelor's in analytics or related fields is preferred; diverse backgrounds are welcome. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Love data, consumer decision-making, and puzzles. If anyone called you a \"data scientist\" you might want to hug them.
• Background and/or familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
• Can create killer stories in presentations, visually, and in writing.
• Get excited about what makes customers happy
• Have a Bachelor's degree in analytical or insights-focused fields such as economics, marketing, psychology, sociology, statistics, or similar business or liberal arts programs;
• Beyond this, extra points for:
• Experience with questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and tabulation planning.
• MS Skills: MS Office is your friend - you are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities along with an analytical aptitude, inquisitive nature, and a passion for uncovering insights;
• Experience working with survey applications as a plus (such as Qualtrics, Google Consumer Surveys, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) includes the ability to use macros to increase efficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage survey research projects, within timeline and budgets, including working closely with colleagues in our Operations groups to oversee all operational components of projects;
• Design questionnaires and plan analyses;
• Perform quality checks at various stages of the research to ensure accuracy, and to avoid errors or mistakes;
• Manage the overall project timelines, ensuring that milestones are met and signed off at the various stages of the project execution;
• Analyze and interpret survey results; prepare reports and presentations;
• Develop an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the industries in which they operate.

Skills

Love data, consumer decision-making, &

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Storytelling (presentations)

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Survey tooling familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical or insights-focused fields

Tools

Qualtrics

Google Consumer Surveys

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

What makes this role important at Ipsos?

As a Research Analyst, you will get a chance to work with some of the world's most recognized brands, helping to solve their biggest challenges. You will be an integral part of this exciting work.

What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Manage survey research projects, within timeline and budgets, including working closely with colleagues in our Operations groups to oversee all operational components of projects;
• Design questionnaires and plan analyses;
• Perform quality checks at various stages of the research to ensure accuracy, and to avoid errors or mistakes;
• Manage the overall project timelines, ensuring that milestones are met and signed off at the various stages of the project execution;
• Analyze and interpret survey results; prepare reports and presentations;
• Develop an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the industries in which they operate.

This might be the job for you if you have:

• Love data, consumer decision-making, and puzzles. If anyone called you a "data scientist" you might want to hug them.
• Background and/or familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies.
• Can create killer stories in presentations, visually, and in writing.
• Get excited about what makes customers happy
• Have a Bachelor's degree in analytical or insights-focused fields such as economics, marketing, psychology, sociology, statistics, or similar business or liberal arts programs;
• Beyond this, extra points for:
• Experience with things such as questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and tabulation planning.
• Serious MS Skills: MS Office is your friend - you are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities along with an analytical aptitude, inquisitive nature, and a passion for uncovering insights;
• Experience working with survey applications as a plus (such as Qualtrics, Google Consumer Surveys, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) includes the ability to use macros to increase efficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage all who feel they might be a fit for the opportunity to apply. We may consider a variety of backgrounds for a particular role and are also committed to considering candidates for available positions throughout our organization, not just the one you’re applying to!

In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary for this role is $55,000-$70,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

What’s In It For You

At Ipsos you will experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy, and a strong collaborative culture.

Benefits

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Inclusive Workplace Commitment

Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos' diverse employees who compile and analyze this data - they are the essence of who we are and what we do.

We are committed toprovidingequal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from allwalks of lifeto flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line withcodeof best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual.

Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

About The Team

The Innovation Service Line guides clients throughout the innovation journey as they develop and launch new or improved products and services spanning a range of verticals. We help our clients develop the initial idea for a product/service, ensure the fully-articulated description of the product/service resonates with consumers, confirm that prototypes of the product/service properly deliver on consumer expectations, and finetune the full mix prior to launch. This is accomplished using best-in-class services, including idea screening, concept testing, product testing, price and line optimization, package testing and volumetric forecasting.