Survey Manager, Survey Research Science and Operations

ICF

. Manage concurrent survey-related projects and serve as the key point of contact to clients .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,090 - $125,954 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in survey project management, including budget tracking, team coordination, and quality assurance. Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with strong client relationship management and proposal writing skills.

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Survey Project ManagementQuantitative Data AnalysisProposal WritingClient Relationship ManagementMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Quantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchStatistical Software (R, Python, SPSS, SAS)Project Budget ManagementProject SchedulingData Quality AssuranceCognitive InterviewingFocus GroupsProposal DevelopmentSurvey Methodology

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsClient SupportProfessionalismProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Survey ResearchGovernment SolicitationsRFPsRFQsRFIsBusiness DevelopmentCross-Matrix CollaborationData CollectionProject Management FrameworksClient-Focused Value Propositions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage concurrent survey-related projects and serve as the key point of contact to clients
Prepare project plans, manage schedules, and monitor performance using project management processes and frameworks
Create and track project budgets
Keep multiple workstreams moving by identifying next steps, assigning and following up on actions, managing dependencies, and escalating issues
Identify and coordinate with internal collaborators and outside subcontractors and vendors
Manage and communicate with cross-matrixed professionals to ensure smooth team operations and collaboration
Provide methodological or technical guidance for quantitative data collection projects involving web, mail, telephone, in-person, and other activities
Provide methodological or technical guidance for qualitative projects involving cognitive interviewing, one-on-one interviews, and/or 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 strong client relationships
Anticipate risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies and implement solutions
Update leadership on progress through regular reporting cycles
Participate in business development, manage proposal processes, and write proposal sections

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 the quality of work products
2+ years of experience contributing to proposals in response to government solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) or competitive grant applications
2+ years of experience with MS Office products—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or professional skills
Experience managing and advancing multiple workstreams simultaneously, with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, independently drive tasks forward, and recognize when issues require escalation
Demonstrated customer service orientation and outstanding level of professionalism in providing client support
Demonstrated ability to write clear, compelling narrative that turns technical approaches into client-focused win themes and value propositions
Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical software experience (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS) preferred
1+ year experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Proficiency in Spanish or another foreign language is a plus
Must be authorized to work in the United States
This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process
Benefits information provided under the Transparency in Coverage Act