Research Associate, Survey Administration

Hanover Research

. Develop survey samples and administration protocol .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49,812 - $56,812 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in survey design, administration, and analysis, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in coordinating logistics and ensuring quality control in online survey research methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Survey DesignData Collection MonitoringQuality ControlInterpersonal CommunicationProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Survey ProgrammingData Analysis PreparationSurvey Cost EstimationSurvey Administration ProtocolOnline Survey Research Methodologies

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingResponsivenessWork Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Hanover Research Survey Platform

Industry Keywords

Market ResearchResearch MethodologiesBusinessEconomicsPsychologyPolitical ScienceSociologyStatisticsMathematics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop survey samples and administration protocol
Estimate survey costs
Program surveys into Hanover Research's survey platform
Monitor data collection to ensure all surveys are performing at optimum levels
Coordinate survey launch logistics and troubleshoot as needed
Process survey incentives
Quality control online survey questionnaires
Manage participant questions
Prepare data for analysis
Test, administer, and prepare online surveys for analysis
Work directly with Hanover project managers and external sample vendors
Develop knowledge and skills related to online survey research methodologies
Gain exposure to market research solutions to business questions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level position
Consummate attention to detail
Expert in organizing and prioritizing
Apt problem solver
Highly responsive to requests and able to balance competing demands
Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Extremely strong and demonstrable work ethic
Ability to deal constructively with feedback and critique
Preferred experience in a research role (academic or professional)
Preferred experience designing, administering, and/or analyzing surveys
Background in Business, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline is preferred
Candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered
Bachelor's degree not required
Submit a resume and a relevant professional writing sample consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business-related topic preferably

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays
401(K) employer matching program
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
Community service opportunities
In-office snacks and beverages
Retirement benefits and 401K matching
Wellness benefits
Medical coverage
Paid time away