Technical Survey Data Analyst

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Description:

Our Technical Survey Data Analysts are responsible for programming survey questionnaires based on the materials provided by the

Brand Impact Research Team, using specific software to program surveys, such as Decipher. This position combines survey

development (from questionnaires), quality assurance, and direct communication with internal stakeholders and partners. This role will

include liaising with project managers and researchers to understand their requirements, programming surveys according to their

specifications, and resolving any issues encountered during fieldwork. The role also involves checking and cleaning survey data,

merging data, and creating cross-tabulation tables.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

• Turning a questionnaire document into an online survey using Decipher or other survey software.
• Performing rigorous quality assurance checks on survey programs to ensure that they are error-free and meet client expectations
• Working with the client services and research teams to ensure that client expectations are met and exceeded
• Communicating with internal stakeholders to obtain clarifications and/or resolve survey programming issues
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with programmed surveys while they are in the field
• Reviewing collected data for outliers, skip logic issues, or inconsistencies
• Cleanse data, data merging, and Create cross-tabulation tables
• The position involves regular night shifts and weekend work. Adapting to this schedule is a crucial aspect of the role.
• Support all operational tasks undertaken by the team outside of survey and data programming, ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute to overall project success

Necessary Skills:

• Excellent critical thinking and the desire to seek solutions for novel situations as they arise.
•  Attention to detail – quality, and accuracy in all work and interactions.
• A self-motivated, curious learner with the ability to work collaboratively and willingness to lean in – need to jump in quickly, adapt, and work in a collaborative team environment, managing multiple projects at once.
• Agile and open-minded, resilient with an enthusiasm for problem-solving. 
• Quick learner with a logical mindset and analytical thinking who is passionate about technology Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly, motivated, dynamic, ambitious, and definitely a team player!
• Strong project management skills - being organized, taking ownership, using initiative & being proactive Some programming experience, ideally understanding Object-Oriented Programming, loops, recursion, data structures, and algorithms. Ability to work across diverse clients and industries.

General Qualifications:

• 2-4+ years experience in analytics and/or survey program Bachelor’s Degree/ B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Engineering or any IT-related fields.
•  Python 2.7 (or other languages), XML, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS “OR” have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn things quickly in a challenging environment.
• Think outside the box Ability to grasp new concepts easily Stats background a plus Technical proficiency in Office/Google Suite of software solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Experience in Decipher or other survey programming platforms.
• Experience with data tabulation tools like Dimensions, Quantum, SPSS, etc. a plus The position involves regular night shifts and weekend work.