Survey Research Associate

Join to apply for the Survey Research Associate role at Gravity Research Base Pay Range $60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Gravity Research is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our growing firm as a Survey Research Associate. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills and be exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative. Gravity Research, born of National Journal, is a premier custom research and insights organization supporting corporate, association, and nonprofit clients. Our mission is to empower organizations to anticipate risk, spot opportunities, and rationalize reputational concerns against a backdrop of evolving public pressures. Gravity Insiders Survey The Gravity Insiders Survey team polls senior communicators across the Fortune 1000 on a wide range of topics, including emerging societal issues, influential decision-makers, communication strategies, and employee engagement. These insights help clients make informed decisions grounded in exclusive peer perspectives and rigorous analysis. Associates work directly with senior leaders at Gravity Research and collaborate across teams to support innovation and drive growth. Role Survey Research Associates are responsible for contributing to all aspects of Gravity Research’s survey product. Associates on the Gravity Insiders team work with internal stakeholders to support the design, analysis, and marketing of monthly surveys and deliverables. They leverage strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills to ensure surveys are accurately programmed, cleanly executed, and rigorously processed to be translated into meaningful insights for senior executives at client organizations. Key Responsibilities Process survey data to generate accurate tabulated results, including subgroup data cuts and trend comparisons Clean and prepare survey datasets to ensure compatibility with internal Python processing scripts Organize and maintain survey data files so they are easily accessible and well-documented for team use Program and configure surveys in Qualtrics Partner with cross-functional teams to set up and launch surveys effectively Monitor surveys in the field to ensure smooth operations and timely issue resolution Support internal teams with survey outreach and marketing efforts Qualifications Earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university Strong Excel skills and experience with Python (preferred), SQL, R, or comparable data analysis tools Previous experience supporting survey fielding or survey operations Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Familiarity with AI-enhanced coding tools (e.g. Cursor, Windsurf, Warp) Strong work ethic driven by intellectual curiosity, persistence, and tenacity Excellent written and oral communicator Creative thinking and resourcefulness in problem-solving Strategic thinker with a track record of finding creative solutions to improve workplace processes and systems High-level organization and time management skills with the ability to be proactive, effectively prioritize tasks, and efficiently respond to urgent requests Awareness of and interest in what happens in Washington Employment Type Full-time Location This job is based in Washington, DC. Gravity Research operates on a hybrid schedule, with employees required to be in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Gravity Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr