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AlphaHire

Community Research Methodologist – Public Sector

AlphaHire

. Design survey sampling frames, instruments, and fielding plans for public clients .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in survey methodology and public opinion research, with a strong focus on questionnaire design, quantitative analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences and contribute technical content to proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Survey MethodologyQuestionnaire DesignQuantitative AnalysisAAPOR CertificationMixed-Methods Research

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Hard Skills
Survey Sampling FramesData AnalysisWeighting TechniquesResponse-Rate ImprovementFindings Reporting
Soft Skills
Clear WritingPresentation SkillsStakeholder Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
AAPOR Certification
Industry Keywords
Public Opinion ResearchCommunity ResearchPublic Sector SurveysMultilingual PopulationsTransit Rider Surveys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design survey sampling frames, instruments, and fielding plans for public clients
  • Oversee or advise on mode strategy (web, mail, phone, intercept) and response-rate improvement
  • Analyze survey data with appropriate weighting and uncertainty; write clear findings reports
  • Support stakeholder engagement research that produces usable evidence for service design or policy
  • Present results to boards, councils, and agency leadership
  • Contribute survey/community-research technical content to AlphaGov proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years survey methodology, public opinion research, or community/stakeholder research (government, university survey center, or public consulting)
  • Lead or senior role on at least two completed public-sector or community surveys (agency/client, your role, year)
  • Strong questionnaire design and quantitative analysis skills
  • Clear writing and presentation for non-technical audiences
  • AAPOR or similar survey credentials
  • Experience with hard-to-reach or multilingual populations
  • Mixed-methods (survey + focus groups/interviews)
  • Transit rider, utility customer, or school-community survey experience