Nielsen

Data Analyst II - Survey Programming

Mumbai, India · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerNielsen
LocationMumbai, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted2 months ago

Our Technical Survey Data Analysts are responsible for programming survey questionnaires based on the materials provided by the Brand Impact Research Team, using specific software to program surveys, such as Decipher. This position combines survey development (from questionnaires), quality assurance, and direct communication with internal stakeholders and partners. This role will include liaising with project managers and researchers to understand their requirements, programming surveys according to their specifications, and resolving any issues encountered during fieldwork. The role also involves checking and cleaning survey data, merging data, and creating cross-tabulation tables.

Primary Role Responsibilities:

Turning a questionnaire document into an online survey using Decipher or other survey software

Performing rigorous quality assurance checks on survey programs to ensure that they are error-free and meet client expectations

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Working with the client services and research teams to ensure that client expectations are met and exceeded

Communicating with internal stakeholders to obtain clarifications and/or resolve survey programming issues

Troubleshooting and resolving issues with programmed surveys while they are in the field

Reviewing collected data for outliers, skip logic issues, or inconsistencies

Cleanse data, data merging, and Create cross-tabulation tables

The position involves night shifts and weekend work. Adapting to this schedule is a crucial aspect of the role.

Support all operational tasks undertaken by the team outside of survey and data programming, ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency.

Collaborate with team members to contribute to overall project success

Necessary Skills:

Excellent critical thinking and the desire to seek solutions for novel situations as they arise

Attention to detail – quality, and accuracy in all work and interactions

A self-motivated, curious learner with the ability to work collaboratively and willingness to lean in – need to jump in quickly, adapt, and work in a collaborative team environment, managing multiple projects at once

Agile and open-minded, resilient with an enthusiasm for problem-solving.

Quick learner with a logical mindset and analytical thinking who is passionate about technology

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly, motivated, dynamic, ambitious, and definitely a team player!

Strong project management skills - being organized, taking ownership, using initiative & being proactive

Some programming experience, ideally understanding Object-Oriented Programming, loops, recursion, data structures, and algorithms.

Ability to work across diverse clients and industries

3+ years experience in survey program

Bachelor’s Degree/ B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Engineering or any IT-related fields

Python 2.7 (or other languages), XML, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS “OR” have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn things quickly in a challenging environment and think outside the box

Ability to grasp new concepts easily

Stats background a plus

Technical proficiency in Office/Google Suite of software solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Experience in Decipher survey programming platform

The position involves night shifts and weekend work.

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