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From: Survey Research Methods Section of the ASA [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of David Nolle
Sent: 12 May 2011 19:39
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Immediate Job Opening : Public Opinion Survey Methodologist
The long-awaited formal posting for this unique government position (see
our previous ad below as well as our large ad in the April 2011 issue of
Amstat News) will now be open from 5/13/2011-5/31/2011. This very brief
timeframe is typical for the positions that are open within the Office.
Anyone who is interested may go to USAJOBS (see below) to apply. Anyone
who needs additional information may contact Anna Dean (see below), the
Acting Director of the Office of Opinion Research. Shawn Bird, who is a
chief of one of the divisions within the Office, will be at the AAPOR
Conference this week and will also be able to answer any questions about
the position.
JOB OPENING FOR PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY METHODOLOGIST
Office of Opinion Research in the U.S. Department of State
The Office of Opinion Research at the U.S. Department of State is looking
for a well-qualified public opinion survey methodologist/statistician with
a strong background in survey methodology and solid experience with public
opinion polls.
Where? Washington, DC
What level? GS-13 ($89,033.00 - $115,742.00 a year)
What we need:
We are an office of survey research and area specialists who design and
conduct international public opinion research on political, economic,
social, and security issues. We are looking for someone who can advise us
on:
Overall survey design (including innovative research designs for
challenging environments or hard-to-reach populations)
Sampling strategies for stringent probability-based sampling in face-to-
face, telephone, online or mixed mode/multiple-frame surveys
Questionnaire design (including measuring constructs such as political
efficacy, social distance and nationalism)
Advanced multivariate analysis of public opinion data with a wide range
of strategies for identifying significant patterns, segmenting potential
audiences and estimating sampling error in complex sample designs
A successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills to be
able to train other members of the staff in research design, sampling, and
statistical analysis.
This job is open to all U.S. citizens.
For additional information, contact:
Anna Dean, Acting Director, Office of Opinion Research ([hidden email] )
The formal job posting will be available from 5/13/2011-5/31/2011 at
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/ .
Keyword: Statistician
Where: Washington, DC
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