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Job Post Date: 12/11/2024
Job ID: 2024-2947
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Job Openings: 1
Qualitative Research Manager
Overview
What You’ll Be Doing
Cadmus seeks a Qualitative Research Manager to join its Market Research and Customer Insights team. The successful candidate is expected to manage and conduct primary and secondary research on behalf of Cadmus’ energy clients (primarily utilities and administrators of energy efficiency programs). You will be responsible for managing project tasks, executing market research and analysis, and creating written and visual reports on the findings. This role will include research to evaluate existing energy efficiency and electrification programs to identify improvements, and to support the design of future programs.
Candidates should have professional experience in program evaluation, social science research methods, program design, and/or energy efficiency or sustainability. The candidate will be highly motivated to perform and learn, be able to work collaboratively and independently, manage assigned tasks and projects from start to finish with minimal input from supervisors, and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. We are looking for candidates with strong market or social science research skills who have demonstrated experience analyzing complex qualitative and quantitative data sets to draw conclusions and develop recommendations, preferably with knowledge of energy efficiency or related programs.
Who We Are
At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.
Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.
Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead market research, program planning, and evaluation tasks
- Support project management activities including budget tracking, invoicing, project planning, and resource management
- Develop high-quality data collection instruments, including interview guides and surveys
- Conduct phone interviews and manage online surveys with utility program staff, program participants, contractors, and other market actors
- Analyze program, survey, interview, and other data to identify trends, synthesize research findings, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations for client consideration
- Actively and professionally communicate and coordinate with project teams, managers and clients, in varying time zones; provide clear and consistent communications (oral and written) on projects and tasks and raise any concerns or issues
- Develop clear, detailed reports and presentations of results, findings, methodologies, data sources, and actionable recommendations
- Ensure all deliverables meet Cadmus’ standards and exceed client expectations
Qualifications:
- Between 5-7 years of experience managing or supporting research or evaluation projects that include both qualitative and quantitative techniques
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, the social sciences, economics, or a related field; a master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of professional experience
- Industry experience in energy efficiency, utilities, program evaluation
- Experience designing and conducting social science research, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, and/or literature reviews
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Preferred:
- Prior consulting or client-oriented work experience
- Experience leading discrete tasks and full projects, specifically research projects
- Business development (including proposal management and response) experience
- Experience using research platforms (e.g. Qualtrics, FocusVision, DeDoose, etc.)
- Demonstrated analytical skills using statistical and analytical tools (e.g., Python, SAS, R, Excel)
Additional Information:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.
Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.
The minimum starting salary for this position is $70,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.
We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.
Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com