Gallup is a company dedicated to changing the world through analytics and advice. They are seeking a Survey Data Operations Analyst to build and automate data workflows, transforming complex survey data into reliable datasets that drive research insights.
Responsibilities
- Build and support data pipelines that ingest raw sample files, vendor files, API data and operational data and transform them into clean outputs for analysis and reporting
- Organize respondent, project, survey, client and operational data into consistent and reusable datasets
- Develop and maintain databases containing panelist, respondent and operational data
- Validate data quality by checking completeness, accuracy, formatting and consistency and troubleshooting missing data, duplicates, file issues and schema changes
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive and personally identifiable information
- Automate manual and repetitive tasks by creating reusable scripts, templates, validation checks and scheduled jobs
- Support workflows that move survey data into structured folders and reporting environments
- Collaborate with analysts, methodologists, survey programmers, project managers, QA partners and other internal teams to translate business and research requirements into practical data solutions
- Learn and apply survey data operations concepts including how sample, fielding and response data move through Gallup’s research processes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, data analytics, mathematics, statistics, business, social science, market research or a related field required
- Experience with Python, SQL and Excel required
- A commitment to working on-site at Gallup's Omaha office at least three days per week required
- Must currently reside within a 250-mile radius of Omaha, Nebraska
- Eligibility to work in the United States required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship
- Experience with R, APIs, Linux or command-line environments preferred
- Experience building automated or repeatable data processes preferred
- Experience working with structured data files or databases preferred
- Exposure to survey or research data environments and interest in learning about survey research and data operations preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options
- A fully vested 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
- An employee stock ownership program
- Family-building benefits
- An employee assistance program
- Various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing
Company Overview
Gallup.com provides data-driven news based on the U.S. and world polls, daily tracking, and public opinion research. It was founded in 1935, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.gallup.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Gallup has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 26 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 19 in 2023, 18 in 2022, 30 in 2021, 34 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.