Senior Methodologist

Help our clients discover what’s possible with the art and science of asking the right questions. 

As a senior methodologist at Gallup, you will partner directly with our U.S.-based and global clients in the public, private and social sectors to conduct quantitative and qualitative research that answers their most pressing questions. You will guide clients on overall research and study design, advising them on the best methodologies to achieve meaningful results and fulfill their missions.  

For more than 90 years, Gallup has been a global leader in survey research, learning more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world. If you’re passionate about developing studies that unlock the will of the world, join us, and put your greatest strengths to work. 

What You’ll Do 

• Recommend data collection approaches based on clients’ unique needs, industry innovations and best practices 

• Design data collection instruments and survey questions 

• Lead qualitative pretesting to evaluate and refine survey instruments 

• Advise on sampling strategies for reaching general populations and low-incidence groups 

• Oversee survey instruments throughout fieldwork 

• Analyze findings and help clients understand and apply research insights 

Who We Want 

• Adaptive survey designers who love turning client objectives into fit-for-purpose research questions and who can work independently to suggest innovative strategies and survey recommendations that get results 

• Dedicated achievers who thrive on intellectual challenges, push themselves to excel and continually seek ways to improve research quality and outcomes 

• Engaging communicators who excel at translating complex research methods to help clients understand the process and guide their decision-making  

• Resourceful, detail-oriented problem solvers who balance methodological rigor with client priorities, navigate competing demands and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines 

• Collaborative partners who have a natural ability to create genuine, trusting relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients 

• Passionate learners who want to continue to develop their skill set and increase the positive impact their research talents can have on their colleagues, the business and the world 

What You Need 

• A master’s or doctoral degree in survey methodology, survey research or public opinion research required 

• At least six years of paid professional experience designing and conducting survey research required 

• Experience in multimode survey design, questionnaire design, pretesting methods, survey implementation and improving strategies to increase response rates required 

• Proficiency in a statistical software package such as R, SPSS, Stata or SAS required 

• Familiarity with and ability to evaluate sample frames and sampling procedures required 

• General knowledge of data cleaning and weighting required 

• Expertise in mail surveys using address-based sampling strongly preferred 

• A commitment to working on-site at Gallup’s Washington, D.C., office at least three days per week required 

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship 

What You’ll Experience 

• Cutting-edge research: Apply creative solutions to survey design and work at the forefront of social science research. 

• Mission-driven work: Make a meaningful difference in the world with your unique contributions, commitment to service and exceptional outcomes. 

• An empowering culture: Collaborate with smart, passionate people who love what they do and welcome your ideas, perspectives and experiences.