Manager, Research- Public Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

Global Strategy Group (GSG) works at the intersection of business, politics, and causes.  We’re the go-to public affairs, communications, and research partner for brands, causes, and campaigns, helping our clients build their reputations, tackle big challenges, and win. Our team brings together people from research, strategic communications, and public affairs who are passionate about what they do, curious about the world around them, and motivated by challenging, high-stakes work.

We are seeking a Manager to join our Insights research team, focused on public affairs and corporate reputation research. If you’re interested in the big issues making headlines—and how companies navigate an increasingly complex political and reputational landscape—this is a chance to dig into them. Our research helps leading companies and organizations understand what policymakers, consumers, and other key stakeholders think; navigate political, legislative, regulatory, and reputational challenges; and determine how to communicate effectively when the stakes are high.

The ideal candidate will be based in Washington, DC or New York City and bring experience in public affairs, political, and/or corporate reputation research. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, and have experience managing quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (focus groups and online discussion boards) research projects from beginning to end. 

The role requires a proactive and resourceful researcher with superior attention to detail and critical thinking skills, who enjoys doing the work directly — from survey design and instrument writing to analysis and storytelling — in addition to managing day-to-day project teams and beginning to establish client relationships.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from beginning to end.
• Conceptualize and produce client-ready survey questionnaires and qualitative research screeners and guides with account lead guidance and feedback.
• Conceptualize and produce analyses of research projects – both written analyses and visual PowerPoint presentations with account lead guidance and feedback.
• Establish and cultivate client relationships to successfully manage day-to-day needs and expectations, including responding to clients in a timely fashion, anticipating client needs, and regularly updating clients.
• Moderate qualitative research engagements, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online discussion boards.
• Oversee and coordinate research projects by actively keeping track of project details, organizing tasks, and keeping team's adherence to timelines without prompting.
• Responsible for overseeing project fielding, i.e., review partials, provide edits, discuss weighting targets with data team, actively troubleshoot project fielding issues.
• Train, manage, and/or mentor junior team members.
• Conceptualize new business proposals, including producing, editing, and delivering presentations with senior staff oversight and guidance.
• Provide strategic recommendations and begin to develop a strong strategic voice.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in public affairs, political, and/or corporate reputation research.
• Experience in executing every stage of a research project – both quantitative and qualitative.  
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• A proven ability to successfully juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly produce high-quality work products.
• Experience with the new business process (i.e., writing proposals and producing pitch decks, developing methodologies and research programs, etc.).
• Experience with client-facing responsibilities, including leading client engagements.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills – going beyond descriptive findings to tell a story with actionable recommendations.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and experience with catching mistakes and being detail oriented.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel Word).
• Experience/coursework with statistics and advanced quantitative methods, a plus
• Experience moderating focus groups, a plus

The base salary for this role is between $85,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus. GSG provides a comprehensive benefits package including excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid parental leave; generous time off and holidays; 401k with employer match; and additional benefits.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send your information our way!

 

When submitting your resume, please include a cover letter which highlights your relevant experience, along with why you want to be part of the team at GSG. We are interested in candidates who align with our mission and want to contribute to our continued growth.

Candidates who match the needs for the position will be contacted via email.

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Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency tackling some of today's most complex and important challenges. With more than two and a half decades of experience and a team of 150+ talented professionals, we protect and build corporate reputations, influence public affairs decision-makers, advocate on important social issues, and win campaigns.

We combine deep subject-matter expertise with data-driven insights and innovative methodologies to create urgency among stakeholders and key audiences and deliver tangible success for our clients.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.