Equity is at the heart of A—B, from the clients we partner with and vendors we engage, to the team we’re building. We are committed to creating opportunities for the diverse community of talented, creative professionals who have been systematically denied opportunities across the professional communications industry. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, people of any religion or nationality and people are strongly encouraged to apply. Opportunities for advancement exist, and A—B is committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

The Reason You’ll Love This Work:

This role will be a member of our Research Team. Our Survey and Experiments Analyst must have significant experience in the following areas: statistical methods, survey methods, qualitative research methods, and measurement and evaluation techniques.

A successful candidate will have to be a self-starter with a passion for precision while being comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You will use your surveying, experimental design, public-opinion polling, and market research experience on behalf of progressive clients and causes. This position reports to the Head of Research. This position is remote, with preference given to candidates in the Eastern time zone of the United States. Given the complex nature of the questions we are working on, the ideal candidate will be relentlessly curious.

How You’ll Contribute:

• Collect data, administer surveys, implement tests, conduct experiments, and synthesize reports on clients and issues
• Develop and deploy instruments, research plans, and experimental design in collaboration with colleagues and clients
• Design, implement and administer tests, experiments, quasi-experimental studies, and qualitative evaluations
• Analyze the results of surveys and experiments using advanced statistics, and other quantitative and qualitative methods
• Compellingly communicates evaluations and results via presentations using excellent data visualization skills, writing skills, and oral communication skills
• Possession of a rigorous approach to experimentation and meticulous attention to detail, with superb qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Possession of excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, including analyzing problems, conducting research, synthesizing disparate data sources, and evaluating insights for decision making
• Demonstrably curious enough to uncover insights on audience, behavior, or topics
• Manage a workload with multiple projects/surveys on competing priorities with tight deadlines

You’ll Find Success In This Role By Having:

• Expertise using Python and/or R for statistical analysis and machine learning
• MS/MA or 3+ years of equivalent work experience in a field that emphasizes quantitative and qualitative analysis and data-driven reporting. Master's degree students in their final semester of study are welcome to apply.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, deployment, and analysis of survey instruments, A/B testing, or user research in any of the following arenas: social science, marketing, politics, advocacy, government, consulting, or public service
• Experienced in applying statistical, quantitative, and qualitative analyses and machine learning to user, survey, or market data
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of survey methodology, psychometrics, quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or SQL
• Experienced in distilling and presenting results, insights, and findings into strategy memos and presentations
• Proven high-quality problem-solving mindset with creative thinking, a strategic mindset, and a hands-on attitude
• In-depth knowledge of the political dynamics of marginalized populations in the U.S.

Shared Values

• Outstanding communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are needed. Much of our work depends on responsiveness, timely communication, and detailing the next steps with internal teams in a clear and concise manner.
• Goal-oriented. Our work entails a combination of entrepreneurial creativity and straightforward execution. To maintain continual progress, we collaboratively set and check weekly goals.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to working in diverse teams and committed to creating an equitable and just world for Black and Brown people.
• Time-efficient. Our organization’s ambitions are lofty. Because of that, the intern will have a substantial workload requiring quick and accurate work.

Key Information

The salary band for this role is $70,000-$95,000 annually, as well as a bonus structure for business development, and will be commensurate with experience. While this is a remote position, preference will be given to candidates located in the East Coast of the United States, especially in the metropolitan areas of Washington, DC or New York City.

Benefits

• Stay healthy and happy through our comprehensive benefits package with fully covered options available
• Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) program
• Make time for you through our unlimited Discretionary Time Off policy and generous holiday calendar
• Grow your family and take part in 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Level up your workspace and have us take care of your at-home work setup
• Work more efficiently by taking advantage of our cell phone stipend.

About A—B

Founded in 2018, A–B is redesigning the commercial creative agency with a new mission for a new moment. Black-owned and led by a multiracial and multi-gendered team, we are leading the transition to a new standard of equity—from a culture of injustice to a culture worth living in. Through our original practice of Identity-Powered Design™, A—B develops breakthrough research, insights, creative, and campaigns with a singular goal: To put the solutions to our greatest problems within reach, by helping leaders in every sector transform how power works and who it works for. We challenge conventional wisdom through research grounded in diverse identities. We develop breakthrough analyses to reveal insights that define our cultural challenges and opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating a more diverse, inclusive and equitable world, starting here at A–B and leading by example beyond the workplace. Our intent is to build an environment where people are free to bring their fullest selves to their work. We celebrate diversity of age, race, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to: hair texture, hair type, hairstyles, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, and citizenship status. A–B is dedicated to living out these principles in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.