Senior Vice President, Research & Analytics

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Avoq in Washington DC seeks an experienced leader to design and steer large-scale client engagements across analytics, AI, and public affairs. You will translate complex data into strategic recommendations, drive dashboards and frameworks, and mentor a cross-functional team to deliver impact for policy and reputation goals.

Expected to shape go-to-market strategies for AI-powered intelligence solutions while collaborating with senior stakeholders and influencing cross-client initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in integrated communications marketing / public affairs / research / policy.
• Ability to translate strategic plans into actionable projects with timelines and budgets.
• Experience creating robust reporting dashboards or data visualizations.
• Strong track record supporting senior clients (C-suite) in fast-moving environments.
• Leadership with a collaborative, ethical, and professional demeanor.
• Advanced understanding of quantitative and qualitative research and AI trends.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, execute, and deliver research and analytics client engagements.
• Optimize research, analytics, reporting, and intelligence projects for clients.
• Build and implement strategic measurement frameworks.
• Translate data findings into tactics supporting reputation, business, and policy objectives.
• Lead go-to-market strategy development for AI-powered solutions.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams and develop talent.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client engagement

Integrated analytics

Project management

Data storytelling

OKR planning

Public affairs knowledge

Team mentorship

Go-to-market strategy

Tools

Social listening platforms

Audience intelligence platforms

AI tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

• Design, manage, execute, and deliver research and integrated analytics client engagements
• Optimize research, analytics, reporting, and intelligence projects for clients
• Build and implement strategic measurement frameworks
• Contribute to the ideation, development, launch, execution, and monetization of Avoq’s proprietary AI‑Powered Intelligence Solutions
• Cultivate team talent, skills, cross‑functional collaboration, trends, innovation, and new ideas
• Translate data findings into tactics supporting reputation, business, and policy objectives
• Design research and integrated analytics methodologies, scope projects, and present findings and actionable recommendations
• Transform complex data into compelling stories and high‑impact insights
• Partner with growth and capability leaders to craft client solutions
• Refine and execute go‑to‑market strategy for the AIP business
• Engage senior client stakeholders as a consultative partner
• Identify AIP opportunities across existing clients and new prospects
• Support RFP responses, develop integrated solutions, and lead pitches
• Develop thought leadership and innovative solutions
• Assess emerging technologies and industry trends
• Develop go‑to‑market strategies for analytics and AI products and services
• Drive team performance through leadership and project management
• Create firm‑wide data and analytics training materials, templates, and workshops
• Set team business strategy, including revenue tracking, project scoping and pricing, and cross‑selling insights products and services
• Help shape the team’s future vision and direction

Requirements

• 15+ years of work experience in integrated communications marketing / PR firms, public affairs agencies, research firms, public policy organizations, political campaigns, or government
• Ability to translate high-level strategic plans into actionable projects and OKRs with comprehensive timelines, budgets, and reporting
• Experience creating robust reporting dashboards or other similar data visualization tools
• Strong experience effectively supporting senior clients (C‑Suite and similar) in high‑stakes, fast‑moving, complex scenarios
• Role‑model leadership with a positive, open, friendly, and respectful attitude
• High ethical standards and appropriate professional demeanor
• Advanced understanding of quantitative and qualitative, primary and secondary research and integrated analytics methodologies
• Strong understanding of emerging AI technologies and their role in research and integrated analytics
• Expert use of advanced data platforms, social listening platforms, influencer marketing technology, audience intelligence platforms, and AI tools
• Capability to rapidly learn Avoq’s approaches, methodologies, solutions, and evolving suite of data, research, and analytics tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in integrated communications marketing and analytics, with a strong focus on translating complex data into actionable insights and strategic client solutions. Proven leadership in managing high‑stakes projects and cultivating team talent while driving innovation in AI‑powered intelligence solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 15+ Years Experience In Integrated Communications Marketing
• Expert Use Of Advanced Data Platforms
• Strong Experience Supporting Senior Clients
• Advanced Understanding Of Research Methodologies
• Go‑To‑Market Strategy Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Integrated Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Reporting Dashboards
• AI Technologies
• Client Engagement
• Performance Tracking

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem‑Solving
• Positive Attitude

Industry Keywords

• Public Affairs
• Political Campaigns
• Research Firms
• Public Policy Organizations
• Integrated Communications

Tools & Technologies

• Social Listening Platforms
• Influencer Marketing Technology
• Audience Intelligence Platforms
• AI Tools
• Data Analytics Tools