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ICFSurvey Manager, Survey Research Science and Operations
ICF is seeking a mid-level Survey Manager to join its Survey Research Science and Operations practice on a remote basis. The firm operates as a global…
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ICF is seeking a mid-level Survey Manager to join its Survey Research Science and Operations practice on a remote basis. The firm operates as a global advisory and technology services provider assisting university, commercial, and government clients across areas such as transportation, public health, energy, and aviation. This position is well-suited for an organized professional looking to advance their project management capabilities. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations for…
Job Description
ICF is seeking a mid-level Survey Manager to join its Survey Research Science and Operations practice on a remote basis. The firm operates as a global advisory and technology services provider assisting university, commercial, and government clients across areas such as transportation, public health, energy, and aviation.
This position is well-suited for an organized professional looking to advance their project management capabilities. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations for concurrent survey initiatives, contribute to proposal development and grant writing, and offer technical expertise to both internal and external clients.
Daily responsibilities include managing schedules, tracking financial budgets, establishing quality assurance protocols, guiding cross-functional teams, and maintaining direct communication with clients. Candidates must be capable of handling multiple workstreams simultaneously while proactively resolving operational risks and bottlenecks.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations for concurrent survey-related projects and act as the primary point of contact for clients
- Develop project plans, oversee schedules, and track budgets
- Coordinate activities across cross-matrixed teams, external vendors, and subcontractors
- Provide technical and methodological guidance for both qualitative and quantitative data collection activities
- Establish quality assurance protocols for all data, presentations, and reports
- Contribute to business development efforts by managing the proposal process and writing proposal sections
- Anticipate operational risks and report progress updates regularly to leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years of applied experience within the survey research industry
- At least 2 years of survey project management experience encompassing schedule management, team coordination, budget monitoring, and quality control
- At least 2 years of experience contributing to competitive grant applications or government proposal solicitations
- At least 2 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research
- Experience performing quantitative data analysis utilizing statistical software including Python, R, SAS, or SPSS
- Proficiency in Spanish or another foreign language
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that this role is in a remote capacity.
What is the salary range for this job?
The full-time salary range is USD 74,090 to 125,954 per year, depending on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, education, and skills.
What level of education is required?
A bachelor's degree is required, while a master's degree is preferred.
Does ICF offer visa sponsorship for this position?
This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF, though candidates holding valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition.
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