Research Manager

ORB International; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

Job summary

ORB International seeks a Research Manager to work onsite in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii. You will manage client relationships, design research programs, and lead complex studies covering U.S. global standing, development, and security.

The role requires travel, leadership within a team, and strong writing skills. The position focuses on international politics with exposure to Combatant Commands (INDOPACOM). A degree in related fields and 7+ years of experience are preferred; proficiency in Excel/SPSS is

Qualifications

• Degree in International Affairs, Social Sciences, or History; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in research deliverables (studies, quantitative/qualitative work).
• Strong writing skills and ability to analyze quantitative data (Excel/SPSS).

Responsibilities

• Understand and translate client requirements into research projects.
• Lead discussions with clients about research design and objectives.
• Design and implement sampling methodologies and research instruments.
• Coordinate with the research team to align with client objectives and deadlines.
• Lead reporting design and communicate findings clearly; mentor junior staff.
• Assist in budget creation for complex projects.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Research leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Affairs / Social Sciences / History

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Job description

ONSITE - Camp H.M. Smith, Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii

About the Company

ORB is a US/UK based company providing research and analytics to public and private sector clients in over 115 countries! We offer great benefits, interesting and challenging work, and the opportunity to build skills and experience in international quantitative and qualitative research.

Position Overview

This Research Manager position combines project management, analysis, and stakeholder coordination. This position is located onsite in Aiea, Oahu and offers the opportunity to work closely with the leadership in specific Combatant Commands (INDOPACOM) close gaps, and manage and conduct primary research to fill those gaps. This work covers the issues of U.S. global standing, development, and security. This role will suit someone with a keen interest in international politics and a background in research.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Client Management

• Have a thorough understanding of how client requirements translate into research projects
• Actively contribute and/or lead discussion with the client about research design
• Identify any weaknesses or gaps in the client’s approach and ask the right questions to get clarity on client brief
• Take ownership of client relations – communicating regularly and ensuring that they are satisfied with our delivery
• Take responsibility for research design, taking client objectives all the way through to instrument and indicator design.
• Coordinate with the research team to ensure they are aligned on client objectives
• Designs and implements complex sampling methodologies, develops/reviews quantitative and qualitative instruments, builds and enforces project-specific quality control. Suggests new approaches to sample, instrument, scripting, quality control, analysis, and reporting.
• Help junior staff to manage their time and take responsibility for ensuring that all deadlines within the team are met.
• Take the lead with reporting design and analysis, and writing, communicating research findings in a clear and convincing way. Help to manage junior staff who are contributing to reporting
• Briefing client on research findings – tailoring to the specific team/objective
• Contribute to creation of budgets, including for complex projects or those required to adhere to pre-specified client formats

Requirements

• Degree in International Affairs, Social Sciences, or History *Advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience for research deliverables, including studies, specialized products, quantitative studies, case studies, and other products
• High proficiency with quantitative data (using Excel/SPSS) and excellent writing skills
• Leadership experience within a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• General knowledge of the politics, economics, and societies of Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East
• Foreign language fluency is strongly preferred; French, Arabic and Spanish
• Preference given to candidates with M&E background; knowledge of the methods and techniques of monitoring and evaluation, including developing survey questionnaires, drawing a sample and assessing the quality of resulting data

Salary Range

at $100,000+ based on experience

ORB offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and profit sharing.