Research Manager

Overview

ORB is a US/UK based company providing research and analytics to public and private sector clients in over 115 countries. We offer great benefits, interesting and challenging work, and the opportunity to build skills and experience in international quantitative and qualitative research.

This Research Manager position combines project management, analysis, and stakeholder coordination. This position is located onsite in Aiea, Oahu and offers the opportunity to work closely with the leadership in specific Combatant Commands (INDOPACOM) to close gaps, and to manage and conduct primary research to fill those gaps. This work covers issues of U.S. global standing, development, and security. This role will suit someone with a keen interest in international politics and a background in research.

• Client management:
  Have a thorough understanding of how client requirements translate into research projects; actively contribute and/or lead discussion with the client about research design; identify weaknesses or gaps in the client’s approach and ask questions to gain clarity on the client brief; take ownership of client relations and communicate regularly to ensure satisfaction with delivery; take responsibility for research design from client objectives through instrument and indicator design;
  
  coordinate with the research team to ensure alignment on client objectives.
• Designs and implements complex sampling methodologies, develops/reviews quantitative and qualitative instruments, builds and enforces project-specific quality control. Suggests new approaches to sampling, instrument, scripting, quality control, analysis, and reporting.
• Help junior staff manage their time and ensure that all deadlines within the team are met.
• Lead reporting design and analysis, and write and communicate research findings in a clear and convincing way. Help manage junior staff contributing to reporting.
• Briefing clients on research findings—tailoring to the specific team/objective.
• Contribute to the creation of budgets, including for complex projects or those required to adhere to pre-specified client formats.

• Degree in International Affairs, Social Sciences, or History; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience for research deliverables, including studies, specialized products, quantitative studies, case studies, and other products.
• High proficiency with quantitative data (using Excel/SPSS) and excellent writing skills.
• Leadership experience within a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• General knowledge of the politics, economics, and societies of Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
• Foreign language fluency is strongly preferred;
  French, Arabic and Spanish.
• Preference given to candidates with M&E background; knowledge of the methods and techniques of monitoring and evaluation, including developing survey questionnaires, drawing a sample and assessing the quality of resulting data.

Salary Range begins at $100,000+ based on experience

ORB offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and profit sharing.