Secondary Research Contractor - Higher Education Team

Hanover Research – Secondary Research Contractor - Contracting Opportunity Arlington, VA Remote Opportunity Hanover Research is seeking an independent Secondary Research Contractor to collaborate with our seasoned in-house research team on a project-by-project basis. Supporting clients across the higher education industry, you will be responsible for the full life-cycle of secondary research—from initial scoping through insight delivery. Working in collaboration with an in-house research manager, you will design and execute bespoke studies higher education clients, delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. As an independent contractor, you will have the flexibility of project-based work while partnering with a Top-50 market-research firm.  Responsibilities • Conducting secondary research addressing research questions on key topics in business, specifically benchmarking and APA projects, • Collecting data from online sources to enable analysis, • Analyze findings and create PPT reports for each project with minimal oversight and editing, • Providing actionable recommendations and key findings to inform client decision-making Qualifications • Experience conducting research in a professional or academic settings , • Willingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar research topics, • Asks questions to understand problem scope and structure, identifies patterns, trends, and gaps in data, constructs logical arguments leading to sound conclusions, • Ability to synthesize content and develop insight effectively, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent PPT design skills, • Excellent time management skills, • Produces clean, client-ready reports, • Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook) Education Requirement A Master’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science or other social science or a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of applied market research experience preferred. Candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered.   Experience Requirement 2 - 4 years of business or academic experience conducting qualitative research and writing professionally preferred. Applied market research experience is preferred. Location  USA Remote   Office is located in Arlington, VA  #Remote #LI-Remote   Compensation   Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair.  The compensation  for this contracting opportunity at the company is $50.00 per hour. Please note this compensation range is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  How to Apply  If you are interested in the prospect of contracting with a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume. Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via email recruiting@hanoverresearch.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.       About Hanover Research  Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com  Hanover Values  • Business Building – We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same  • Thought Leadership and Innovation – We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way  • Service – To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle  • Leadership and Mentorship – Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best  • Firm Citizenship – We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves  Hanover Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job