Project Director, Survey Research
Core
Directing a major, multi-year Federal survey research program and providing strategic and day-to-day leadership for the project.
Role type
Senior Project Director (Survey Research)
Builds
High-quality, reliable, and innovative survey research services for government, university, and commercial clients.
Domain
Public sector research / Survey methodology
Required skills
Federal government client management, complex project schedule management, budget forecasting, subcontractor coordination, multimode data collection (web, mail, telephone), risk management, staff supervision, proposal development
Preferred skills
Questionnaire development, cognitive testing, qualitative research leadership, data visualization (Power BI, Tableau), conference presentation
Technologies
Power BI, Tableau
Responsibilities
Provide overall accountability for project performance including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and risks; Lead multidisciplinary cross-matrixed project teams including researchers, statisticians, and field operations; Build and maintain strong client relationships as senior point of contact; Develop and maintain project management processes including work plans, risk registers, and reporting; Monitor project financial performance and take corrective action; Direct subcontractors and teaming partners; Provide technical and methodological leadership for complex multimode survey activities; Supervise and mentor project managers and staff; Contribute to portfolio growth through capture and proposal development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
