Hybrid Senior Pollster en National Education Association

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Posting Period:

July 23, 2025 - Until Filled

Employee Type:

NEASO NEA Staff Organization

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$96,740.00 - $153,571.00

Rank:

NEASO Rank 7

Position Details:

Job Description

The NEA seeks individuals who are driven by using research to inform policy, analysis and strategy to support educators and students. This position supports the NEA’s strategic objective to focus the resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of equitable and safe access to high-quality public education by providing professional expertise in strategic polling for the Research Department and the Education Policy and Implementation Center (EPIC).

Position Summary: The essential functions of this position include conceptualizing and conducting a broad range of data collection and analysis projects for the Research Department, often in collaboration with other centers and departments within NEA. Key responsibilities include ensuring the collection of high-quality polling and survey data; analysis of data; and developing data-driven messaging guidance, reports, publications, graphics, talking points, and presentations accessible to diverse audiences, including NEA and affiliate staff, education professionals and policymakers. To carry out responsibilities, the incumbent uses a personal computer, associated software, and other office technology, and travels occasionally.

Required Skills

Minimum Education Requirement: M.A. or Ph.D. in social science, data science, survey methodology, or related discipline, including advanced graduate studies in quantitative data analysis, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired. Minimum Qualifications: Five years of progressively responsible experience in conducting opinion and messaging research, including writing instruments, programming and fielding surveys, conducting focus groups, analyzing and visualizing quantitative and qualitative data, and writing and presenting research findings, preferably with some experience in a policy, advocacy, or political context.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Some travel required (approximately 15-20 overnights per year). Samples of recent work products (e.g. writing, presentation, and research materials) may be required at interview.

Required Experience

Selection Criteria: Tier 1 (Essential): Proven training and experience in leading and conducting quantitative and qualitative opinion research projects. Experience designing, programming and fielding polling and survey instruments using Qualtrics and other tools. Experience using statistical and analytic software such as R, Stata, or SPSS, and data visualization tools (e.g, Datawrapper, Tableau). Proven project management skills and ability to allocate time and resources toward the completion of multiple projects with overlapping (and occasionally very short) timelines. Demonstrated ability to synthesize and interpret data analysis findings for technical and non-technical audiences. Proven oral and written communication skills. Successful references. Tier 2 (Significant): Experience conducting research for an advocacy organization or in a similar environment. Substantive background in education, social policy, and/or labor issues. Experience with using data to inform the development of political communication and/or messaging. Proven experience working with content experts and partners external to the organization. Significant experience collaborating with others for purposes of identifying, defining and solving problems. Tier 3 (Desirable): Experience as an educator. Capacity to work effectively within the context of the NEA, an advocacy organization. Knowledge or experience calculating the cost of projects, delineating the scope of work in contracts for services, and monitoring/evaluating contractor activities and products. Knowledge of the mission and strategic focus of NEA.

Job Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Part-time telework available at management’s discretion.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided:  The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation, e.g., airplane, car.

NEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. To apply for this position or to search for other openings, please go to our jobs page at Careers at NEA (myworkdayjobs.com)  

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NEA complies with the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2023.

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