Director, Strategy

Director, Strategy – EMC Research, Inc.

National Polling and Market Research firm seeks Director, Strategy .

EMC Research, Inc. is a majority women‑owned national full‑service opinion research firm specializing in polling, focus groups, analytics and public opinion research consulting. Our mission is to partner with clients to solve problems through well‑executed research conducted by curious and passionate strategists who explore opinion and behavior with empirical rigor, and to foster a collaborative environment for employees to contribute, learn, and grow by valuing people above profits. Our clients include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, transportation agencies, health care organizations, and others.

The Director, Strategy will bring five or more years of experience in public affairs, politics, public policy, advocacy, consulting, or market research, and 2‑3 years of experience in public opinion research. The role serves as an internal project manager for qualitative and quantitative research projects. Responsibilities include client management, planning research design, drafting questionnaires, managing internal teams to collect and analyze data, drafting research reports, assisting with client presentations, and participating in business development and proposal writing. The director will grow in leadership and responsibility, gaining skills in research design and analysis, client management, project management, and team building.

Location and Work Schedule

This full‑time position provides a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours. The office locations are Columbus, OH; Irving, TX; Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and Washington, D.C. Operations are currently remote, and the future presence at specific office locations is still being explored.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong quantitative skills, or 5+ years related work experience in politics, public policy, advocacy, consulting, or public opinion/market research
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Deadline driven and able to produce high‑quality work within short timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research

Additional Desired Skills and Experience

• Foundation in research design and analysis
• Visualization of data for presentations, reports, or promotional materials
• Experience in political campaign or public policy work
• Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S. when travel is deemed safe
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics and crosstabulations

Benefits

Health care benefits, FSA, DCA, 401(k) matching, sick leave, vacation days, paid holidays, paid family leave, educational assistance, basic disability and life insurance, and a discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EMC Research, Inc., is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a certified women‑owned business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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