UNICOM Survey Programmer (46302)

LEVI, RAY & SHOUP, INC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. is seeking a UNICOM Survey Programmer for a remote contract role supporting a Chicago area client. The role focuses on designing and programming survey solutions using UNICOM Intelligence for CATI, CAWI, and hybrid modes.

The candidate will translate complex questionnaires into accurate scripts, implement routing and quotas, and collaborate with project managers and operations staff. At least 3 years' experience and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in survey questionnaire development and/or programming.
• Minimum 1 year recent hands-on survey programming experience with UNICOM Intelligence.
• Strong understanding of Unicom-style logic-driven scripting, including complex routing, quota management, and interviewer workflows.
• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer.
• Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test web-based and interviewer-administered survey solutions customized to project specifications.
• Program and maintain surveys within the Unicom Intelligence platform, supporting CATI, CAWI, and hybrid data collection modes as required.
• Translate complex questionnaires, specifications, and logic flows into accurate survey scripts.
• Implement skips, quotas, validations, piping, loops, and sample management rules within the Unicom environment.
• Work on cross-functional project teams including project managers, data processing, and operations staff.
• Troubleshoot survey logic issues, data flow problems, and production issues during fielding.
• Contribute to and maintain programming standards, documentation, and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Survey programming

CATI/CAWI

Unicom Intelligence

Analytical skills

Tools

Unicom Intelligence platform

Job description

Added Aug 03, 2026 UNICOM Survey Programmer (46302) Remote, Remote | Contract Apply

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If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page at Contact Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc .

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com.
• We never conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team.
• LRS will never ask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment.
• All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Careers .

Job Description

LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a UNICOM Survey Programmer for a remote contract opportunity with our Chicago opinion research client!

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!

Responsibilities:

• Design, program, and test web-based and interviewer-administered opinion research survey solutions customized to project specifications
• Program and maintain surveys primarily within the Unicom Intelligence survey platform, supporting CATI, CAWI, and hybrid data collection modes as required
• Translate complex questionnaires, specifications, and logic flows into accurate survey scripts
• Implement skips, quotas, validations, piping, loops, and sample management rules within the Unicom environment
• Work on cross-functional project teams including project managers, data processing, and operations staff
• Troubleshoot survey logic issues, data flow problems, and production issues during fielding
• Contribute to and maintain programming standards, documentation, and process improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years hands‑on experience in all phases of survey questionnaire development and/or programming in CATI, CAPI, &/or CAWI survey engines.
• Minimum 1 year recent hands‑on survey programming experience with UNICOM Intelligence
• Strong understanding of Unicom-style logic‑driven scripting, including complex routing, quota management, and interviewer workflows
• Understanding of key business functions in survey data collection.
• Strong math, logic, and analytical skills
• Experience with SDLC, including requirements, design, implementation, build and release, and production support preferred
• Familiarity with social science research or survey methodology and/or market research preferred
• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer.
• Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered.

The base range for this contract position is $40.00 - $55.00 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

What to do if you suspect fraud:

If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page at Contact Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc .

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com.
• We never conduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team.
• LRS will never ask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment.
• All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal at Careers .