panterra

Data Operations Associate (Opinion Research)

San Francisco, California, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

PythonData ScienceData VisualizationComputer VisionStatisticsStrategic CommunicationsExcelProcess ImprovementSPSSResearchCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Panterra Research is growing, and we are bringing data processing in-house to improve speed, quality, and control.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled Data Analyst to join our global research team.
The ideal candidate is proficient in Displayr and has a strong grounding in survey data methodologies.

Build and maintain crosstab specifications in Displayr, producing efficient and accurate cross-tabulations across demographic, geographic, and attitudinal subgroups.
Develop templated, reusable Displayr setups to accelerate crosstab generation across recurring and tracking studies.
Apply and validate survey weights to ensure data is representative of target populations.
Work with senior researchers to understand weighting schemes (e.g., rim/raking weighting) and implement them accurately across domestic and international datasets.
Document weighting decisions and methodology for each project.
Help develop internal standards, templates, and documentation for data processing best practices across the research team.
Contribute to reducing reliance on external data processing vendors by building capacity in-house.
Work closely with Research Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Account Directors to understand project specifications and deliver data to agreed timelines.
Support multiple projects simultaneously, managing competing deadlines with strong organisational discipline.

Proficiency in Displayr, including crosstab building, variable creation, data cleaning, and reporting outputs.

verifying skip logic compliance, identifying missing or erroneous responses, flagging and resolving inconsistencies.
Identify and escalate anomalies, outliers, and quality issues in survey datasets before analysis begins.
Recode, rebase, and transform variables as required, including creating derived variables such as Top-2-Box scores, Net Promoter Score (NPS), and net agreement measures.
Code and categorise open-ended verbatim responses into manageable themes, leveraging AI-assisted text analysis tools where appropriate.
Crosstab & Tabulation Production
Generate toplines, frequency distributions, and banner tables to research specifications.
Ensure statistical significance testing (confidence levels, margin of error, p-values, chi-square) is applied correctly and clearly communicated in outputs.
Statistical Analysis

purpose-oriented projects and environmental responsibility.
Panterra actively invests in the communities it serves through pro-bono projects which leverage the company's skills and networks.
In addition, Panterra is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact.
Thank you for your interest in this opportuni

key driver analysis, MaxDiff, segmentation/clustering, TURF analysis, or conjoint analysis.
Experience with verbatim coding and/or AI text analysis tools.
Experience building interactive dashboards or reusable reporting templates in Displayr (or similar tools such as Power BI or Tableau), enabling self-serve data exploration for research and client teams.
Knowledge of rim/raking weighting methodology and tools.
Familiarity with data quality assurance tools or respondent fraud detection approaches.
Organisation & Communication
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
13 paid holidays plus 8 additional "Lucky Fridays" off per year.

Flexible/unlimited vacation policy.
Several choices of healthcare plans.
Profit Sharing Program.
We are a dynamic, diverse, and fast-growing company which believes in supporting our team members both professionally and personally.
Panterra has a friendly company culture with regular social events and a flexible working environment.
Moreover, we give all our employees a high degree of autonomy and responsibility early on in their careers, accelerating their progression to the benefit of both the individual and the company.

This is especially important because the pace of the work is often fast, in line with the critical issues and events we are involved in.
We are a privately-owned business, and our strength is in our people.
At Panterra, we pride ourselves on not only delivering exceptional strategic advice and services but on doing so with a deep sense of responsibility.

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