Senior Survey Programmer – Data Manager

Job Description: • Configure a portal at field start • Load SPSS files into the portal with high attention to data quality • Reset PINs for web surveys and remove previous survey entries • Apply data revisions and edits (e.g., cleaning, recoding, adding/dropping cases) as requested • Create and/or merge additional variables in portal, or in final SPSS files if specified • Format data files per specifications (e.g., convert SAV to TXT with custom delimiters) • Create combined data files upon request (typically via SPSS), following analyst-provided layouts • Process coding: add codes to portal or directly into SPSS files after Coding team notification • Apply weights in portal once Sampling team completes weighting or analyst provides targets • Generate real-time weights when required • Reconcile sample for mail studies by verifying all PINs received via mail are logged internally • Process mail data: export data and layout files from portal and complete processing • Create and maintain trend databases in portal as requested • Produce special verbatim files (requires discussion to determine feasibility via standard exports or custom setup) • Send SPSS data files to tab programmers or analysts (confirm responsibility during task assignment) • Generate ASCII data files for tab programmers (rare; typically for special tracking studies) • Review tab specs upon analyst request; provide feedback for clarification (do not create or edit specs) Requirements: • SPSS - advanced to expert user • Remote Desktop Unicom Professional (mrScript for data management and interview scripting) • MySQL, SQLYog, SQL Server Management Studio • Ascribe • FTP/SFTP • Linux • Notepad++ (with file comparison plugin) • Efficient time management • Strong problem-solving skills • Professional and effective interpersonal communication • Quick learner with high attention to detail • Quantum experience (preferred) • Perl experience (preferred) • Previous Market Research firm experience (preferred) Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included) • 401k with Company Match • Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of real vacation time • Paid Parental leave: 8 weeks • Paid Sick Leave: up to 8 weeks • 12 Paid Company Holidays • Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states Apply tot his job