Survey & Research Consultant (Independent Contractor)

**Job Summary** Manifest Consulting is recruiting independent research consultants to support survey design, data analysis, and evaluation for public sector and nonprofit clients. **Responsibilities** * Design quantitative and qualitative research instruments * Manage survey deployment (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, REDCap, or similar) * Conduct data analysis (descriptive stats, thematic coding, basic inferential analysis) * Produce research reports, dashboards, and executive summaries * Support literature reviews and evaluation design **Requirements** * 5\+ years in applied research, program evaluation, or survey methodology * Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, R, or Python * Strong written communication for client\-facing insights * Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred, not required **Pay:** Fixed project fee or hourly, commensurate with experience **To apply:** Email resume, a writing sample, and rate expectations to hr@mfstconsult.com. Work Location: Remote