Come join BSG as a Senior Insights Manager

Summary:
At Benenson Strategy Group (BSG), our mission is to create a better future by empowering organizations and leaders that are making a difference. And, we have been relentlessly pursuing this goal since 2000. We are a small but mighty strategic research consultancy that conducts both quantitative and qualitative, primary research (surveys, polls, focus groups, in-depth interviews, etc.) and transforms the results into meaningful and compelling actions for our clients. Our people’s dedication, creativity, and tenacious pursuit of game-changing insights is what enables us to provide heads of state, corporate leaders, and non-profits with the strategies that shape tomorrow.

For years we have been conducting research and providing insights and strategy recommendations to leading Jewish & Israel focused non-profit and advocacy organizations, including ADL, JFNA, Hillel, Jewish Colorado, OneTable, 18 Doors, The Jim Joseph Foundation, and the Schusterman Foundation, to name a few.
Our teams work closely and foster an environment where their core skills, values and passions are practiced and honed every day, and one where every team member is encouraged to think creatively and strategically. Our core set of values: integrity and ethics, diligence, and respect are at the heart of our unique team, and are what we look for in our new hires.

So, do you just want a job, or do you want to make a lasting and meaningful impact within Jewish community?

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Senior Insights Manager within our Jewish and Israel Non-Profit and Advocacy Group Practice, advising leading organizations on everything from their branding and positioning, (potential) donor outreach and communications, targeting and messaging strategy, community and stakeholder engagement, impact measurement, mission creation / guidance / measurement and general consulting.

The ideal candidate has a background in market research and strong understanding of the Jewish community and the vastness within it, the challenges and opportunities the community and its cohorts face, and a knowledge and familiarity with various Jewish organizations, advocacy groups and charities. The candidate should be able to demonstrate ability to manage a team. They are an effective leader who can inspire and motivate others. They also have great interpersonal skills, outstanding customer service, strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent organizational and time management skills. In addition, they are a critical thinker and problem solver, are confident working with numbers, detail oriented, and can strategically translate data into actionable insights and serve as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to our Jewish and Israel focused clients .

What You'll Do:
The Senior Insights Manager within our Jewish/Israel Non-Profit and Advocacy Group Practice reports to a Vice President and/or Partner and is responsible for managing the execution and implementation of custom qualitative and quantitative research and consulting projects. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to: designing research projects and writing proposals and survey instruments, managing all phases of a project from start to finish, supervising and directing a team of Analysts/Senior Analysts, ensuring projects are completed accurately and on time, identifying and recommending solutions to issues that may arise during a project’s lifecycle, answering questions and providing status updates to the client, and managing the Vice President and/or Partner’s expectations.
This Manager will also be client-facing and is expected to demonstrate an understanding of the Jewish community and Jewish non-profit/advocacy world, the ability to translate the clients’ needs and questions into research project and survey instruments, and provide strategic insights, recommendations and support and consultation to clients.

What You'll Need:
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Market-Research, Political Science, Jewish Studies, or related field.
• 4+ years of work experience in marketing, communications, consulting, issue advocacy, journalism, market-research, etc.
• Background or experience in market research is a plus.
• 2+ years of paid or volunteer work experience at a Jewish non-profit or advocacy organization.
• Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced/high-stressed environment, and can meet tight deadlines with limited supervision.
• Is detail-oriented and can work on multiple projects at a time.
• Has a proven understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Is open to new techniques and willing to apply them to projects.
• Is a leader who can provide guidance to junior team members.

Why You'd Want To:
• Unprecedented access to leaders in the Jewish non-profit, political and corporate arenas.
• Opportunity to work with some of the largest and influential Jewish organizations on key issues and lasting initiatives.
• Prominent training and professional development program designed to provide employees with an expanded skill set and empower them to think differently.
• Educational allowance for each team member.
• Upward mobility. High performers are routinely promoted and encouraged take on more responsibility.
• Generous benefits, ample vacation time, cell phone allowance and food and transportation perks.
• Annual company-wide community service initiative.

BSG is part of WPP, a creative transformative company. Per WPP, the base salary for this position at the time of this posting is $75,000 - $180,000 per year. Individual compensation varies based on several factors, including location, job responsibilities, experience, and skills/qualifications. In addition to base salary, BSG offers competitive benefit plans and incentive programs.