Senior Research Analyst, Public Affairs

Job Description Title: Senior Research Analyst Location: DC, New York, Norwalk, Cincinnati, Troy, or Chicago Who We Are Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and the only one primarily managed by researchers. Ranked the #1 Most Innovative Market Research Supplier by Greenbook’s GRIT report for four consecutive years, we operate in 90 markets, offer more than 75 data-driven solutions, and serve over 5,000 clients worldwide. Our research, methodological, implementation, and subject matter experts help organizations solve complex business challenges through data-driven insights and evidence-based decision-making. We're proud to have been named one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for Company Culture in 2025, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women in 2026 and recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2026. ABOUT Public Affairs The Public Affairs Service Line is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We work with clients on political and public opinion polling, citizen and stakeholder management, social policy improvement, sustainable development strategy and identifying societal trends and perceptions across several sectors. We assess how government and public affairs policies as well as societal trends and views impact our client’s brand/products/markets. What You Can Expect To Be Doing Making projects happen: Coordinating and managing survey research projects on time and on budgets, working closely with our buddies in other departments. Assisting and ultimately soloing in questionnaire and methods/project management. Getting into the client’s business: Developing an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the industries (primarily health and the public sector) in which they operate. Show off your skills: As you progress and develop, you will get to analyze and interpret results; help prepare client reports and presentations. Find new spins on data visualization, attend and learn at the presentation stage. Set the stage for your promotion: Create and manage the necessary documentation of project requirements to ensure safety to the business and allow you to manage others doing those tasks while you go on to learn something else. This might be the job for you if you have: You are curious – you don’t like leaving questions unanswered, and no one needs to tell you to go look for new information that will help you better meet our clients’ needs. 3+ years experience in research or market research. Within you is the potential visually and in writing. You have a strong attention to detail, and to getting things right. You like the idea of working with companies and government agencies to improve their customers’ experiences. You like working in teams. You have a strong working proficiency with MS Office (specifically MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel). You have completed a Bachelor’s Degree level of education or higher, preferably in a related major such as public policy, social sciences, marketing, science, health sciences, business, or mathematics, You have experience in working with quantitative analysis packages What’s In It For You In accordance with NY/CO/CA/WA law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $63,000 to $68,000. Your final base salary will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. At Ipsos you’ll experience opportunities for Career Development, an exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits), a flexible workplace policy and a strong collaborative culture. Benefits To find out more about all the great reasons to work at Ipsos, how we’re making an impact around the world, and more about our benefits and employee programs, please visit Why Work at Ipsos | US Why Work at Ipsos | CA Inclusive Workplace Commitment Ipsos recognizes the necessity of building an inclusive culture that values each employee’s individuality and diverse perspectives. For more than 40 years, our mission has been to generate and analyze data about society, markets, brands, and behaviors to provide our clients with the insights that elevate their understanding of the world. This could not be fulfilled without Ipsos’ diverse employees who compile and analyze this data—they are the essence of who we are and what we do. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, creating an environment that promotes inclusion, and enabling employees from all walks of life to flourish. Ipsos encourages our employees to act in a respectful and responsible manner, in line with code of best practices concerning diversity and inclusion, human rights, equality, and civility for every individual. Ipsos is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected class and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. About Us Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work! About The Team The Public Affairs Service Line is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We work with clients on political and public opinion polling, citizen and stakeholder management, social policy improvement, sustainable development strategy and identifying societal trends and perceptions across several sectors. We assess how government and public affairs policies as well as societal trends and views impact our client’s brand/products/markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ipsos in US