Research and Development Manager jobs in Oregon

Are you passionate about deepening your understanding of our communities and the policies and politics that shape them? Do you have public opinion research experience and skills that you are looking to develop and use to inform important community decisions? DHM Research, a premier independent and nonpartisan opinion research firm, is seeking a highly motivated research practitioner. Our culture is collaborative and creative. We take what we do seriously and strive to have a positive impact in our community.

We are committed to building a company culture that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), both internally and through our client work. We believe that EDI efforts are not just important in and of themselves, but also lead to more impactful work for our team and our clients. To that end, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, members of the LGBTQIA community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

What You'll Do

Research Managers at DHM lead multiple research projects at a time and independently conduct all phases of research. They analyze and synthesize data to provide strategic recommendations related to communication, political campaigns, and public policy. They maintain and build client relationships to understand clients’ research needs and promote the firm’s services. As Research Manager you will:

• Work as part of a passionate and supportive team
• Lead and make a major contribution to multiple projects
• Develop research approaches and instruments for quantitative and qualitative research projects
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative research data and write high quality research reports within agreed-upon timelines
• Coordinate all logistics necessary to field quantitative or qualitative research projects as needed
• Estimate budgets, track invoices, and monitor costs of research projects
• Provide support for focus groups as needed (may occur during evening or weekend hours)
• Give oral presentations about research findings to clients and other audiences
• Stay informed about new technologies and how they can contribute to the quality and delivery of our research

About You

You are curious and appreciate growing through challenging work. You are passionate about your community and eager to direct research that leads to decisions and policies that better meet the needs of the people who are impacted by them. In addition to research, writing, and analytic skills, you have an interest in politics, policy, organizational decision making, psychology, and/or communications. You must reside in the Portland area and be able to meet in-person with clients or coworkers in Portland area.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3 years conducting and managing quantitative and qualitative research projects
• 1–2 year’s experience in public policy analysis and/or political campaigns
• An understanding of the Pacific Northwest political environment, including elected officials, electoral trends and voter behavior
• Strong project management skills, the ability to manage projects from end-to-end, and the ability to handle multiple projects while meeting client timelines
• Able to conduct and interpret statistical analyses
• Comfortable using MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong analytical writing
• Collaborative and an effective communicator
• Demonstrated conscientiousness and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, social science, economics, or related field

Note: If you possess other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to effectively perform in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Position wish list:

• Proficiency developing and creating data visualizations
• Qualitative coding experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting literature or policy reviews
• Experience successfully writing proposals
• Knowledge of public policy in the Pacific Northwest
• Graduate level training in research methodology and statistical analysis
• Experience using SPSS, R, or Displayr

Benefits

• Remote work with option to utilize office space in Portland area
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• Paid medical leave (maternity, paternity, illness, caring for a sick family member)
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions
• Opportunity for annual bonus and performance-based spot bonuses
• Employer-sponsored professional learning and development programs
• Regular teambuilding activities and company-wide retreats
• Three weeks of paid time off (PTO) accrued at 10 hours a month in year one; four weeks in year two accrued at 13.33 hours per month
• 10 days of paid holidays
• Four hours of paid volunteer time per month
• Salary range: $78,000–$85,000 depending on experience

ABOUT DHM RESEARCH

DHM Research assists public, private, and nonprofit clients with planning and decision making informed by valid qualitative and quantitative research. We give voice to everyday people on issues that matter to them, and we work with government agencies, communications partners, nonprofits, and private clients across the country—with a regional focus in the Pacific Northwest—to plan and develop smarter policies. Our clients trust us to provide sound and actionable strategic insights that are backed by high-quality data and over 45 years of experience. DHM Research is a certified B Corporation located in Portland, Oregon, with an office in Seattle, Washington.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (EDI) Statement

DHM Research believes we have the responsibility as a company and as individuals to help build a more equitable workplace and world. We seek to better understand historical and continued imbalances of power and take care to consider them in our research and our workplace. We pursue ongoing learning to expand our perspectives, aim to develop and conduct more inclusive and equitable research, and do our best to employ equity-informed hiring practices and to create an inclusive workplace.