Sr Research Manager

Job Description

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Contractor to backfill the role of our Market Research Sr. Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive market research to support Stride’s strategic initiatives. This includes executing primary research projects such as surveys and focus groups, as well as compiling and analyzing secondary research from publicly available sources and purchased reports. These insights will directly impact our product development, marketing strategies, and overall business growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute all phases of internal research engagements including research design, questionnaire or discussion guide development, field and quota management, data analysis, and visual reporting
• Manage vendor relationships for outsourced projects and ensure all deliverables (questionnaires, reports, etc.) meet business objectives and quality standards
• Communicate effectively with internal and external research partners to ensure that each project stays on schedule and within budget
• Manage stakeholder input and expectations across projects
• Connect the dots between data output and business actions/outcomes through strong reporting and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years experience in custom research (supplier side experience a plus; education experience a plus)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Q Analytics Software preferred
• Experience with Qualtrics preferred
• Ability to work independently, but within a team structure
• Ability to multitask, manage time, and work within structured deadlines
• Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be $69,454.50to $159,300.00.  Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)