Research Consultant

Role Overview

• Facilitate research and research services that support the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
• Support the vision and direction of the Correlation Executive Committee (CEC) by providing direct support to Church departments and areas in their research efforts and needs.
• Help the broader Church research community develop their research skills and understand research policies and procedures.
• Produce reliable, relevant, and timely research.
• Provide excellent customer service, training, and continuous improvement to processes, practices, and policies.
• Provide remote support to area offices and support various Church departments.
• Availability to attend meetings between 5-7pm a few days per week will be necessary to support area staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree (required), or PhD (preferred) and/or equivalent work experience in the social sciences, economics, business, or related fields.
• 8+ years of professional experience in applied research or closely related field with significant client management and consultation experience.
• Skilled in building and maintaining strong and trusting relationships, quickly establishing credibility and rapport with a wide array of partners.
• Ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams and with people at all levels.
• Able to effectively collaborate with colleagues in the Correlation Department and Correlation Research Division.
• Expertise in applied theory and advanced research methods, including ability to train others in the basics of research methods and design.
• Ability to convey social science/research topics in business terms to a non-researcher audience.
• Ability to provide insightful analysis and recommendations and effectively present results to all audiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and ensure timely resolution of requests.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Able to simultaneously manage multiple projects and clients in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to adapt to change; this is a brand new team that is expected to evolve as we work towards the Center of Excellence’s vision.
• Deep understanding of a culture outside of the United States (e.g., more than serving a mission outside of the United States) (Preferred).
• Experience planning and executing projects, initiatives, and/or process improvement efforts (Preferred).
• Experience developing, conducting, and analyzing surveys, interviews, focus groups, and/or observations (Preferred).

Benefits

• Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.
• The Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
• The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.