Quantitative Research & Operations Manager (6 month contract)
Location: Remote, West coast based
Comp: Commensurate with Experience
Contact: dwilberschied@smithhanley.com
A leading custom insights consultancy is hiring a Manager, Quantitative Research & Operations (on a 6 month contract) to support the execution, logistics, and quality assurance of complex quantitative research projects. This role sits at the intersection of research design, vendor management, and operational efficiency, helping ensure studies are delivered smoothly from proposal through fieldwork and analysis.
What You’ll Do
Project Design & Proposal Support
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Partner with senior researchers to scope new projects and develop research proposals
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Assess project feasibility, timelines, and sampling requirements
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Conduct vendor research and evaluate potential sample partners
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Collect and negotiate bids from vendors and support project cost estimation
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Liaise between internal teams and vendors to ensure scope alignment and feasibility
Project Operations & Quality Assurance
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Support quantitative research execution with a focus on logistics and operational excellence
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Manage project workflows and tracking within Asana
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Conduct survey quality checks including questionnaire clean reads, logic scrubs, and time testing
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Perform programming checks and troubleshoot potential survey issues
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Monitor fieldwork performance, including soft-launch checks and ongoing field updates to teams
Operational Excellence
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Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and research partners
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Support data deliverables through charting, tab planning, and other research logistics when needed
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Contribute to company-wide initiatives focused on improving research operations and efficiency
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Assist with vendor management, financial tracking, and profitability measurement
What They’re Looking For
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5+ years of experience within a market research agency or sampling vendor environment
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Strong background in quantitative research operations and project management
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Experience supporting custom research projects from design through fieldwork execution
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Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and process orientation
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot operational challenges
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Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
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Experience working across both research and operational functions within project teams
