Description
Plan and oversee data collection projects in two or more aspects of survey research (i.e., sampling, data collection, coding, data processing, application programming, analysis, methodology) in compliance with established procedures and/or protocols. Coordinates with primary research staff and other operations personnel in the management of projects generally with budgets totaling $250,000 to $500,000, relying on others with specific areas of expertise. Identifies staffing resource needs. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.