Storyline: Who We Are

We create research-driven narratives that transform. Harnessing unparalleled creativity and uncompromising precision, we provide storytelling research, insights, and strategy for the most influential and ascendant companies in tech, entertainment, non-profit, and public policy. From messaging architectures to brand platforms, policy to product, our team of strategy, messaging, design, and research experts hone communications insights to craft stories that help our clients confidently tell their own. At the heart of our organization is our mission to be an indispensable strategic partner with diverse, innovative, and global capabilities.

We’re seeking a Director of Advanced Analytics to join us in continuously raising the bar to do just that.

The Opportunity & Role

As Director of Advanced Analytics, you are the organization’s senior expert for quantitative survey analytics methodology and execution. You will design the right approach for each client challenge, confidently explain tradeoffs and considerations, lead analysis, and translate complex findings into clear, decision-ready narratives. You will be the internal authority on survey analytics across methodologies such as discrete choice modeling (Conjoint, MaxDiff), latent class segmentation, TURF, and key driver analysis. You will also mentor and upskill the team, establish best practices, and apply AI tools to accelerate high-quality analytics at scale.

You’ll collaborate closely with client leads, research strategists, and designers, and work closely with senior leadership within the Narrative & Insights function.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end survey analytics across a range of engagements, from scoping to delivery, ensuring methodological rigor and business relevance.
• Design and defend analytics approaches for problems such as feature prioritization, value proposition testing, audience segmentation, and messaging optimization.
• Architect and execute complex quantitative studies utilizing discrete choice modeling (Conjoint, MaxDiff), latent class segmentation, TURF, and key driver analysis, among others.
• Analyze data using R or Python, developing reproducible code, and transparent documentation; create decision-ready outputs that tie directly to client goals.
• Present complex results to executive audiences with clarity and confidence, connecting methods to implications, and anticipating stakeholder questions.
• Collaborate with leadership on business development and proposals, translating complex methodologies into clear solutions for prospective clients.
• Train and coach cross-functional teammates on advanced analytics to elevate organization-wide fluency.
• Collaborate with design and insights leads to translate findings into compelling client-ready narratives, visuals, and tools.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or related discipline. Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred.
• 7+ years of survey analytics experience in market research, consulting, or marketing science. Experience at a research agency preferred.
• Expertise in advanced market research methodologies.
• Fluency in a statistical programming language such as R or Python for modeling, data wrangling, and visualization. Familiarity with Forsta/Decipher, Q/DisplayR, and Sawtooth Software a plus.
• Exceptional data storytelling skills with a track record of presenting complex analyses to senior stakeholders.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, client-services environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package. Storyline Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. EOE/AA/M/F/V/D/SO.

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $150,000 – $225,000 USD. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

Location

US-based, remote position with work-from-home flexibility 4–5 days per week. Strong preference for candidates in the Washington, DC or New York, NY metropolitan areas. Those based in DC or NYC meet in person for one full work week per month in a co-working office for strategic and collaborative work.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@storylinestrategies.com.

The Storyline Team

We’re trailblazers. We believe “good enough” is neither good nor enough. We’re energized by new challenges, and motivated by the pursuit of innovative ideas that produce results.

We’re invested in what we do. The work is endlessly stimulating. The clients are among the world’s most influential brands and decision-makers. And the team is continuously inspiring. There’s no better motivation to bring your best to everything you do.

We’re driven by a passion for storytelling. Nothing excites us more than uncovering a game‑changing insight, crafting an effective solution, and creating an unforgettable narrative.