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Under the supervision of the Executive Director, Office of Survey Research (OSR) for ForHealth Consulting, the Principal, Survey Research is responsible for designing, developing, and executing a range of survey research projects with a focus on healthcare and social programs and services. In addition to managing an existing portfolio of OSR projects, this position is also responsible for developing new business with potential clients, including state and federal government agencies, policy centers and foundations, and other non-profit and commercial health care organizations. The incumbent will provide survey methodological and analytic oversight to OSRs projects and be responsible for high quality client service, research, and deliverables.
Provide expert leadership on survey research projects, including oversight and direction across survey design, methodology, sampling, weighting, data analysis, and reports of survey findings.
Provide consultation to clients on survey research projects, lead client meetings, and make compelling presentations of survey results.
Work closely with project managers to ensure that clients are provided the highest standard of service and high-quality project deliverables.
Work closely with analysts to ensure that survey projects follow sound methodological approaches, including sampling, weighting, and data analysis.
Work with finance support staff to manage project budgets and ensure that projects meet/exceed financial targets.
Identify and pursue new business development opportunities in Massachusetts state agencies, other states, federal agencies, policy foundations and centers, and develop proposals and cost estimates for new projects.
Provide input for strategic business growth for OSR.
Manage existing and establish new trusted client relationships.
Collaborate with internal ForHealth Consulting business leads on projects that involve survey research, including identifying partnering opportunities for survey work.
Support professional development of assigned OSR staff in a supervisor role.
Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Ph.D. or equivalent in quantitative survey methodology, public health, social science (e.g., sociology, psychology), statistics, or related field
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience (or equivalent).
Demonstrated track record in survey research
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: survey design, survey methodology, sampling statistics, statistical analysis of survey data, survey research in public health or related area
Demonstrated project and personnel management skills
Experience drafting proposals, scope of service, and budgets for research projects
Ability to facilitate meetings and establish productive, professional relationships with clients
Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle the demands of multiple, simultaneous survey research projects
Superb communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
