WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape our lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us. And those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fors Marsh is seeking an intelligent and motivated early career Data Scientist needed to join our Research Methodology Center—the company’s go to resource for quantitative methodology. This individual’s primary responsibility will be executing and supporting the research efforts of our clients. This job is best suited for an individual who enjoys research, possesses excellent attention to detail, continuously strives to learn and develop, and prefers working in a cooperative environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Working collaboratively with other members of the Research Methodology Center and client facing project teams to support client needs.
- Executing and contributing to analysis plans that outline data preparation, statistical and computational methodology, and planned goals for the interpretation of findings.
- Managing and manipulating datasets from primary data collections and secondary data sources.
- Preparing technical reports, presentations, and executive summaries.
- Participating in project meetings and assisting project managers with development of research projects.
- Ensuring quality control of quantitative research projects across research divisions.
- Develop comprehensive analysis plans, including selecting appropriate methodologies and defining interpretation strategies to ensure accurate and actionable insights.
- Contribute to business development efforts by assisting in the writing of a proposal’s methodology section.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics or social science (i.e., mathematics, economics, business, public policy, or related disciplines). Graduate degree preferred.
- 3 years of applied research experience.
- Experience with R or Stata is required; experience with other statistical software packages such as Python, and Tableau.
- Ability to standardize programming syntax and automate syntax where applicable.
- Initiative to expand in a specialized skillset such as programming dashboards (in R, Python, or JavaScript), cloud computing, large-scale data processing in Spark, Natural Language Processing (NLP), or Generative AI.
- Knowledge and experience with social science research methods including best practices for surveys, experimental design, and associated statistical analyses (i.e., descriptive statistics, traditional statistical modeling, machine learning).
- Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Applicants may be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.
We Offer:
Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors’ packages. Ways we are unique?
- Ability to make an impact on people’s lives, both internal and external to the organization.
- Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
- Remote work.
- Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
- We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
- Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
- Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
- You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
- You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
- Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
FM Career Map: Research Scientist I
Location: Remote, United States Residents only
EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
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What We Do
Work with purpose. At FMG, we are deeply committed to helping people make better decisions. Society’s greatest challenges won’t be solved on a whim. That’s why we collaborate with our partners and clients to find creative solutions to complex problems through research and strategy to create lasting change. From individuals to institutions, we’re deeply invested in the change we want to see.
By delivering behavioral expertise within eight key markets—technology, consumer behavior, policy, health, homeland security, defense, finance, and elections—we’re not just committed to the project; we’re committed to the problem. Our work helps people make better choices. And if we can help them choose better, we can help them live better.
If you’re curious, adaptable, and want to change the world, you might do well here. FMG is a place of growth and change for thinkers and doers from all walks of life. Our ambition to make the world better for people begins with a workplace that’s better for people. To ensure every voice is heard, we founded the Driving Inclusion and Valuing Equity (DIVE) Committee, Racial Equity Team, and Affinity Groups, as well as sponsor an annual Indigenous Internship Program.
As a certified B Corporation, we partner, lead, and serve our clients, staff, and community through honesty, stewardship, and equity. And as a Climate Neutral Certified organization, we continue to make bold choices and drive innovation moving forward in our goal to become net-zero by 2030. Our commitment to solving economic, social, and environmental problems can be seen in every fraction of our business. Join our team and learn what it’s like to use business as a force for good.
