Director, Research

Global Strategy Group (GSG) works at the intersection of business, politics, and causes. Our team is made up of a great group of professionals who come from various backgrounds in strategic communications, research, and public affairs. Our culture and values play an integral role in how we operate, and we work hard to bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do Global Strategy Group is the go-to public affairs, communications, and research partner for brands, causes, and campaigns. We work with our clients to build their reputation, tackle big challenges, and win.

We are seeking a Director to join our Insights research team. This role focuses on consumer insights, corporate, and market research—- helping brands define the optimal positioning, strengthen their reputation, guide public affairs initiatives, and craft compelling messages that resonate with key stakeholders.

Qualified candidates must have experience managing quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (focus groups and online discussion boards) research projects from beginning to end. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, and enjoy driving projects forward every step of the way

• Manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from beginning to end with full accountability for the success of the project.
• Conceptualize and produce client-ready survey questionnaires and qualitative research screeners and guides that require minimal edits from account lead.
• Conceptualize and produce analyses of research projects – both written analyses and visual PowerPoint presentations that require minimal edits from account lead.
• Provide insights and strategy to clients with a strong strategic voice.
• Ability to manage projects and client relationships independently with minimal oversight from account lead. This includes 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.
• Responsible for training, managing, and overseeing junior staff on the execution of projects. Must exhibit basic supervisory skills of any direct reports to manage their work and professional development, with guidance.
• Lead the development of new business proposals, including producing, editing, and delivering presentations with senior staff oversight and guidance.
• • Conceptualize and develop research designs and methodological approaches for new business in order to meet client research objectives.

• 6-8 years of experience in primary research. Experience in market research methodologies and consumer insights is valuable, though the primary focus for this role will be on corporate reputation and public affairs 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.
• Strong Presentation skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Experience with moderating in-depth interviews and online discussion boards, moderating focus groups a plus.
• 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.
• Ability to mentor, train, and manage entry-level employees.
• 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.

The base salary for this position is between $ 110,000- $120,000 commensurate with experience plus eligibility of 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to complete your online application or participate in the interview process, please reach out to or you may call and ask to speak to someone in Human Resources – Talent Acquisition.

Global Strategy Group, LLC.

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 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 unparalleled subject matter expertise with data-driven insights and innovative methodologies to generate urgency among stakeholders and key audiences, delivering tangible success for our clients.

Global Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At GSG, we are distinguished by our depth of talent. Our people are team players, straight shooters, and problem solvers. We bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do. This all comes from our closely held firm values, which have guided us since the day GSG opened its doors. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides a diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere and are always looking for talented individuals to add to our culture.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.