Survey Manager, Survey Research Science and Operations

ICF

. Manage concurrent survey-related projects and serve as the key client contact .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,090 - $125,954 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in survey project management, including coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring data quality. Proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with strong client relationship management skills.

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Survey Project ManagementQuantitative Data AnalysisQualitative ResearchProposal WritingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementData Quality AssuranceStatistical SoftwareMS Office SuiteCognitive InterviewsFocus GroupsAnalytic ReportingRisk ManagementSurvey Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCustomer Service OrientationProfessionalismFlexibilityMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

RPythonSPSSSAS

Industry Keywords

Survey ResearchData CollectionProject CoordinationBusiness DevelopmentClient Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage concurrent survey-related projects and serve as the key client contact
Prepare project plans, manage schedules, and monitor performance
Create and track project budgets
Coordinate workstreams, dependencies, actions, and escalations
Coordinate internal collaborators, subcontractors, and vendors
Manage cross-matrixed professional teams and support collaboration
Provide methodological and technical guidance for quantitative data collection projects
Provide methodological and technical guidance for qualitative research, including cognitive interviews, one-on-one interviews, and focus groups
Develop project quality assurance protocols and ensure quality of data, reports, and presentations
Write proposals, analytic reports, issue papers, briefings, and correspondence
Develop and cultivate client relationships
Anticipate risks and implement solutions to keep projects on track
Update leadership on project progress
Participate in business development, proposal management, and proposal-section writing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of applied experience in the survey research field
2+ years of experience in survey project management, including coordinating teams and tasks, tracking completion of activities, managing schedules, monitoring project budget, and ensuring quality of work products
2+ years of experience with MS Office products—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or professional skills
Experience managing and advancing multiple workstreams simultaneously
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to take ownership of work, independently drive tasks forward, and recognize when issues require escalation
Demonstrated customer service orientation and professionalism in providing client support
1+ year experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced, changing environment
Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical software such as R, Python, SPSS, or SAS
Experience in proposal writing and/or budget development
Proficiency in Spanish or another foreign language is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Equal opportunity workplace
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
Confidential accommodation support
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