Director of Quantitative Research

Penta is a global company providing data-driven solutions to help clients achieve their objectives in an increasingly complex stakeholder environment. We provide cutting-edge intelligence products to help clients understand what their stakeholders think, see, and hear, and then leverage that intelligence to develop and execute effective, measurable strategies.

Our global team brings decades of experience in business, government, communications, research, data science, and media. Our clients include companies across a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, energy, healthcare, and more. Penta has offices in New York, London, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Vail, Dublin, London, Brussels, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Quantitative Research to lead our Quantitative Research team. As a Director of Quantitative Research, you'll lead a small team responsible for delivering a substantial impact for our clients and across our broader organization.

Using your expertise in statistical analysis, survey-based research methods, and telling stories with data, you will directly enable a critical understanding of the policy-making landscape. These insights derived from your research, when shared with our clients, will significantly shape their communications strategies and help ensure their successful engagement with this vital group of stakeholders.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join a collaborative team and utilize their creativity, alongside their entrepreneurial drive, to define the future of our quantitative research practice and become our go-to subject matter expert as our organization continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage quantitative research projects from conception to completion

- Utilize statistical software (R and STATA) to structure, clean and analyze dataDesign, implement, and manage online surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics

- Conduct polling and benchmarking studies, ensuring data accuracy and reliability

- Apply statistical techniques for data weighting to ensure representative resultsDevelop and implement systems and processes for quality control in research projects

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand research needs and deliver actionable insights

- Stay up to date with the latest research methodologies, statistical techniques, and industry trends

- Collaborate effectively across departmentsOversee the development and performance of staff

Location:

This position is for US-based personnel and will be hybrid, preference will be given to applicants in the Washington, DC metro area who can be in-person in-office three days per week.

Qualifications:

- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant field such as Statistics, Economics, or Data Science

- 5-8+ years of experience working in a research oriented position within industry, or an academic setting, with direct people management responsibilities

- Extensive experience with statistical softwareProficiency with online survey platforms

- Strong analytical skills and experience in conducting polling and/or benchmarking data.

- Familiarity with statistical techniques for data weighting and ensuring data quality

- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing systems and processes for quality control

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data findings clearly and concisely

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

- Experience managing and developing staff

- A background using both R and STATA is preferred

- Familiarity with Qualtrics is a plus

Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position will be $100,000 - $125,000, depending on a candidate’s experience and qualifications as it relates to the position.

Benefits:

Penta Group is proud to offer a generous benefits package, in which regular full-time employees are eligible for enrollment the first day of the month following their date of hire. Please find a list below of our current benefit offerings:

- Excellent health care, vision, and dental coverage provided by United Healthcare with 100% of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums covered

- Competitive retirement benefits with a 401(k) matching 100% up to 3% of an employee’s deferred salary, and matching 50% of the next 2% deferred

- Employer paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance, with the option to buy additional coverage

- Twelve weeks paid parental leaveFlexible paid time off and a generous holiday schedule

- Monthly stipend for cell phone

- Optional pet insurance coverage

- Frequent firm-wide social events and activities

- An excellent environment for learning and growth

$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Penta Group, LLC values diversity and inclusion, is committed to equal employment opportunity, and to compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. We also comply with District of Columbia law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment and interns based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions and breastfeeding), national origin, disability, age (18 and over), personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation (e.g., being enrolled in a college or university or in a business, nursing, professional, secretarial, technical or vocational school), political affiliation, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful use of tobacco products, unemployment status and status as a victim or the family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking.