Escalent · 9 hours ago
Senior Survey Programmer/Data Manager - Remote (US only)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrEscalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors. The Senior Survey Programmer/Data Manager will manage client portal setup, data processing, and coding tasks to ensure accurate and timely survey execution.
AnalyticsConsultingMarket Research
Responsibilities
Configure a portal at field start
Load SPSS files into the portal with high attention to data quality
Reset PINs for web surveys and remove previous survey entries
Apply data revisions and edits (e.g., cleaning, recoding, adding/dropping cases) as requested
Create and/or merge additional variables in portal, or in final SPSS files if specified
Format data files per specifications (e.g., convert SAV to TXT with custom delimiters)
Create combined data files upon request (typically via SPSS), following analyst-provided layouts
Process coding: add codes to portal or directly into SPSS files after Coding team notification
Apply weights in portal once Sampling team completes weighting or analyst provides targets
Generate real-time weights when required
Reconcile sample for mail studies by verifying all PINs received via mail are logged internally
Process mail data: export data and layout files from portal and complete processing
Create and maintain trend databases in portal as requested
Produce special verbatim files (requires discussion to determine feasibility via standard exports or custom setup)
Send SPSS data files to tab programmers or analysts (confirm responsibility during task assignment)
Generate ASCII data files for tab programmers (rare; typically for special tracking studies)
Review tab specs upon analyst request; provide feedback for clarification (do not create or edit specs)
Qualification
Required
SPSS - advanced to expert user
Remote Desktop
Unicom Professional (mrScript for data management and interview scripting)
MySQL, SQLYog, SQL Server Management Studio
Ascribe
FTP/SFTP
Linux
Notepad++ (with file comparison plugin)
Efficient time management
Strong problem-solving skills
Professional and effective interpersonal communication
Quick learner with high attention to detail
Preferred
Quantum experience
Perl experience
Previous Market Research firm experience
Advanced interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Large carriers on a national level (domestic partner coverage included)
401k with Company Match
Flexible PTO - Feel no guilt in taking off a minimum of 3 weeks of “real” vacation time
Paid Parental leave: 8 weeks
Paid Sick Leave: up to 8 weeks
12 Paid Company Holidays
Hybrid/Virtual Work - Virtual-first workforce with employees in most states
Company
Escalent
Escalent operates as a human behavior and analytics firm.
Founded in 1989
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Escalent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-05-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Melissa Sauter
CEO
Smitha Venugopal
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
Escalent, Inc.
2025-11-07
2025-10-09
Company data provided by crunchbase