Survey Applications Programmer

Job Type:
Regular

Survey Applications Programmer/Developer in the RAND Survey Research Group works in a multidisciplinary environment in support of data collection on a wide range of issues spanning health care, education and labor, social and economic wellbeing, national security, and military manpower.

• The Survey Applications Programmer provides technical support to survey data collection projects.
• These tasks may include computer-assisted interviewing, self-administered computer surveys, case management, reporting and record management functions.

• The position includes the use of off-the-shelf applications for survey interviewing as well as the ability to provide novel technical solutions using a high-level programming language.
• The position requires authoring database solutions using MS SQL Server with Visual Studio.
• Strong CSS and HTML are highly desired.
• Bulk e-mailing and SMS texting employs API access to cloud vendors using Python scripts.
• Prior experience with surveys or statistical analysis of survey data is preferred but not required.
• The candidate must have excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, and work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Program computer-assisted survey instruments for web, telephone and in-person interviews.
• Authoring MS SQL Server applications for tracking of survey project metrics and reporting.
• The position requires meeting with project leaders to consult on technical solutions and communicate task progress.
• Participation in the training of interviewing staff.

Required

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to produce careful and detail-oriented work
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Experience programming computer-assisted interviewing applications such as CASES, Blaise, Forsta (Confirmit) Plus, Open Data Kit, or with other survey software such as Qualtrics, RedCAP, or Lime Survey also beneficial.
• Experience with C# (C Sharp) and/or R
• Experience with survey panels a plus
• Experience working in research settings strongly preferred
• Experience with cloud platform providers like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience required. 4 years of experience preferred.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED with demonstrable equivalent experience is minimally required.
• BA/BS is ideally prefered: social science, computer science or highly related field such as information systems, computer engineering, etc

Security Clearance

• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to U.S. government classified information

Writing Sample/Coding Sample Required

• Applicants will be required to provide Code sample(s) -related work uploaded as a writing sample.

Location

• Santa Monica, CA

Salary range : $75,700 to $112,400

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. This position is eligible for overtime. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet