03rd April, 2026
For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCHER, CONSUMER RESEARCH (G2)
Location: Cincinnati, OH OR Chicago, IL
Years of Experience: 3-5+
Contract Length: 2 months, possible extension
TOP SKILLS:
Top Skills - Consumer research industry experience, research projects end to end - write questionnaires, write research reports, data visuals
Team details ie. size, dynamics, locations - Power of 2 teams, senior level researcher will assist them, Team of 10 people total, there is a lot of training support and materials
What You'll Do
ABOUT US: The Consumer Research team within Kroger Precision Marketing uncovers the "why" that complements the deep behavioral understanding 84.51° uniquely delivers. Our focus is uncovering the "Why," integrating it with the "What," and turning these insights into human stories and business recommendations that compel actions to be taken that delight our customers in ways no other retailer can. We strive to consistently bring this human understanding to the business and serve as a strategic partner to our clients.
A Senior Researcher is accountable for the execution of research projects. This includes independently execution projects, specifically questionnaire writing, data analysis, and deliverable creation.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: - Understanding of the research process across both qualitative and quantitative methods with prior experience scoping and executing a variety of consumer research projects
- Ability to leverage or learn one or more research related software/tools (e.g. SPSS, R, Python, Forsta, QuestionPro, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Lighthouse Studio, etc.)
- Familiarity with various data types and exposure to effectively integrating data to deliver insights
- Experience in identifying opportunities to automate a process and doing so in a way that is scalable
- Ability to identify business questions/needs that are candidates for consumer research
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to navigate a quickly evolving and at times, nebulous environment
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Self-motivated
EDUCATION: · Bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally in business, social sciences, psychology or analytics/statistics.
· 3-5 years of industry experience
Key Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as a passionate, vocal champion for consumers across client brands
- Advocate and encourage adoption of research platforms/tools/ways of working for standardization and improved speed of research
- Contribute to functional innovation and continuous improvement based on business needs, with a grounding in academic and/or industry best practices
- Support specific elements of a functional roadmap that establishes a suite of consumer research products designed with the business questions in mind and ensuring the ability to scale
- Collaborate with client leads and leadership within the pillar to create and improve research products
- Execute research that includes standard inputs/outputs across the research process (i.e. brief, survey/discussion guide, analysis code, deliverable, QA)
What You'll Get SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Optional life and disability insurance provided
- 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
- Paid vacation time
- Paid Bench time
- Training allowance offering
- You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
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