Psychometrician
Khan AcademyFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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The hiring range for this position in Washington D.C. is $86,800 to $119,300 per year, with base pay varying based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may also be provided.
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Candidates need 3+ years of experience in public opinion research, a solid understanding of survey research methodology including questionnaire design, survey sampling, likely voter modeling, and survey weighting, and experience with statistical analysis and software like R, SPSS, or STATA. Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines are also required.
The role involves working in a fast-paced, high-pressure newsroom environment with tight deadlines, evenings and weekends as required during election season or breaking news, and collaboration across teams, platforms, and external partners.
A strong candidate has 3+ years in public opinion research, expertise in survey methodology and statistical software, newsroom experience, strong communication skills for storytelling with data, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment with collaboration and attention to detail.
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