Employment Analyst

Analyst

Essential Background:

Analysts should be:

  • A writer: Writes clear, concise, highly readable yet solid analyses of quantitative and qualitative research data within time constraints.

  • Experienced: An analyst at O'Neil Associates is among the most senior staff positions. Accordingly, analysts will generally have several years of analytical experience, preferably in a private sector research firm. This is not an entry-level position.

  • Trained: Has solid training in all aspects of the survey research process and social science research methods, as well as a fundamental grounding in basic statistical principles. Focus group experience is also helpful. Generally, the requirements of this position will imply an advanced degree in the social sciences (business schools seldom provide training at a relevant level), although equivalent work experience may substitute for this.

  • Data Processing Skilled: Versed in the logic of survey data processing (e.g. SPSS) and facile with basic computing functions (e.g. Microsoft Office, including Access and CATI systems, preferably WinCATI).

Specific functions:

Analysts should be fully capable of performing all of the responsibilities of both a Data Processing Manager and Project Manager in addition to design and analytical writing. How many of these are actually undertaken at a given point in time, however, will vary as a function of current staffing and workload.

  • Survey questionnaire design
    • Write insightful questionnaires with a minimum of supervision
    • Proficient in CATI questionnaire programming
    • Supervise pretests and revise questionnaires based on these
  • Focus Groups
  • Provide camera ready screeners and guides with a minimum of supervision
  • Data Processing: See also the DP Manager description: analysts should be able to perform all functions of DP Manager. How many of these will actually be undertaken is dependent on current staffing and workload). Competencies:
  • WinCATI
  • SPSS - ability to write code, not just use menus to produce replicable results
  • Access (moderate proficiency for open-ended processing, sample manipulation)
  • XTAB (mastery of in-house program for closed-ended crosstabulations)
  • Graphics: Harvard, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Analysis
  • Write client-ready, literate, readable, insightful reports of quantitative and qualitative research data and as described in a separate document ("Analytical Writing Sample"). As described in that document, the relevant writing sample should involve analysis of crosstabular data addressed to a literate but not statistically trained audience. (Do not send a sample without first reviewing this document.) A focus group report would be a helpful supplementary submission.
  • New Business Development
  • Advancement to a Senior level for an Analyst includes significant responsibility in new business development. For appointment at a senior level, an applicant should have a demonstrated track record in new business development.

Full analytical/project responsibilities generally imply full-time employment, although we have, on occasion, hired part-time analysts who have significant analytical experience demonstrated by the provision of highly insightful and readable analytical reports.
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