Posted November 26, 2005

Vice President

KRC Research, Washington, DC; London, UK; Cambridge, MA; or New York, NY

POSITION PURPOSE:

Develops and manages projects, oversees research staff and vendors in completing projects, and assists in bringing in new business for KRC.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements research projects
• Analyzes data and develops reports
• Serves as primary client contact, including both external and internal clients
• Finalizes prior to distribution to client items such as documents, questionnaires, discussion and interview guides, materials for testing, vendor instructions, analyses, reports
• Develops and manages budgets for projects
• Presents final report to clients
• Supervises and manages project team including KRC staff, vendors and consultants
• Assists with business development efforts by developing and reviewing proposals, attending pitches, presenting to potential clients, and seeking new business opportunities

Marginal and Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develops and packages new KRC products
• Writes publishable articles and gives speeches that help enhance KRC visibility

JOB COMPETENCIES (see Skills Dimensions on page 2)

Essential Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Proven project management skills, including supervision of staff, schedules, and budgets
• Proven writing skills
• Competency in presenting data graphically
• Proven moderating/interviewing skills
• Strong verbal presentation and public speaking  skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with others in a team environment

• Ability to multi-task and work on several projects at one time
• Ability to problem-solve and suggest solutions
• Ability to delegate tasks to staff at various levels
• Ability to translate research terminology into “layman’s terms” in both presenting and writing
• Ability to travel on train, airplane or in car up to 4 times per month
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required in particular for focus group research

Marginal and Non-Essential Skills:

• Talent in graphic design and visual representation of data
• Skill in designing and facilitating meetings

KNOWLEDGE:

Essential Knowledge:

Quantitative research:

• Mode determination
• Sampling/recruitment
• Questionnaire development
• Data collection
• Weighting and data specification
• Basic statistics

Qualitative research:

• Mode determination
• Recruitment
• Guide development
• Moderating and interviewing

General knowledge:

• Microsoft Office software

Marginal and Non-Essential Knowledge

Quantitative research:

• Multinational field management
• Multivariate modeling

General knowledge:

• SPSS
• Non-English languages

Qualitative research:

• Laddering, interventions, and other advanced qualitative techniques
• Textual and content analysis techniques
• Specialized audience skills (e.g., children)

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7-10 years of experience conducting opinion research and/or other relevant research using various research methodologies
• At least 3-5 years of experience managing opinion research projects, including supervising staff, delegating tasks, and coordinating vendors
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a multi-client market research agency
• Advanced degree and/or training in survey research