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About Sterling

Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sterling Research Group is a full market research firm that works closely with their clients to provide the best possible services. With over 40 employees, Sterling is small enough to effectively handle change and encourage employee dialogue, yet large enough to accommodate substantial business. Sterling offers a range of positions appealing to a variety of professional interests- from operations to technology to project management. Sterling provides an excellent benefits package, competitive salary, and a positive work environment.

How To Apply
Please contact Pamela Berger if you are interested in applying for any position. Email her at pberger@sterlingresearchgroup.com or fax your resume to (727)867-4129. Remember to use the job title as your reference.

Sterling Research Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

.NET Programmer Analyst

What you need for this position:

Good technical, analytical and problem solving skills required
Time and tasks management skills, ability to meet deadlines
Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
Experience with full software lifecycle and relevant tools
B.S. Degree or equivalent
At least 5 years of hands-on development experience
Must be able to work independently and efficiently within a fast paced, team-oriented environment
A passion for customer success, a desire for continuous earning and greater responsibility, and the ability to work within a team are keys to success in this position
A willingness to support legacy applications on an as-needed basis (VB, PHP, Classic ASP) and migrate existing clients to our new .NET platform.

Must have technical skills:

.NET (3.5)
SQL 2008
Visual Studio
Team Foundation Server
Visual Basic (6.0)
C#
ASP.Net
HTML

Nice to have technical skills:

XSLT
CSS
SSRS
SSIS
LINQ
PHP
Javascript
Web Services
XML
SOAP
Ajax
Subversion
VSS

What you will be doing:

Primarily - design, code, and test web and Windows applications developed using Microsoft’s latest tools and programming environments (.NET, Visual Studio, TFS, SQL 2008, etc.)
Secondarily - design, code, and test legacy web and Windows applications developed using VB (6.0), Classic ASP, PHP, & SQL 2000.
Your work will span the entire software lifecycle and will include the analysis, design, development, configuration, documentation, and testing of our windows and web-based applications.
Work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, QC Analyst, and other Developers on application design, development, and testing
Implement new features and optimize existing ones in our application based on business requirements

What is in it for you:

Friendly, lively team
Work with cutting edge Microsoft technologies
Competitive compensation package with full benefits and vacation
401K
Flexible hours and telecommuting options

Senior Account Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Manages team of associates and performs tasks on assigned accounts and other research projects, including:

Adding substantive value to the Sterling client experience through regular contact, review and commentary on key deliverables, account direction and relevant corporate strategy and continuous improvement efforts
Recruiting, training and implementing performance management systems for all team members
Assuming overall responsibility for and oversight of all projects assigned to team
Developing and reviewing all aspects of renewals and new business proposals within assigned client base to ensure optimum recommendations are made and Sterling can deliver against expectations
Ensuring project financial performance, process activities, deliverables and relationships with client contacts are optimized
Developing and reviewing project specifications and ensuring accurate and timely communication of and adherence to these throughout the organization
Ensuring quality checks occur for all project-related deliverables
Identifying new business development opportunities within assigned client base and developing new products/services which enhance the range and value of Sterling’s offerings

Required Experience

7 years minimum market research experience
2 years minimum staff mentorship or supervisory experience
Management of multiple client relationships and projects across all phases of the research process
Demonstrated history of successfully managing projects with minimal input and oversight, timeliness, accuracy, and high levels of client satisfaction
Demonstrated ability to interface with senior executives and independently add value to client relationships

Other Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products
Ability to use SPSS or related application for data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-orientation and strong proofreading skills
Organization with ability to work in a deadline-driven, multi-tasking environment
Dependability and maturity to work independently under general supervision

Educational Requirements
4 year degree in business (finance, marketing) or related program such as social sciences (psychology or sociology), masters degree preferred

Approximate Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Project Manager

Summary
A Project Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and completes, as necessary, tasks/activities on assigned accounts and other projects. These activities may or may not include all aspects of the research process from initial design to preparation of final reports and client presentations, depending upon the resource requirements of the account.

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews research proposals and budgets to understand study objectives and ensure optimum recommendations are made regarding study design, methodology, and reporting
Develops detailed project plans/schedules and communicates project specifications to support departments through project planning meetings and internal communications
Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding in interpreting and communicating project specifications within work group and other groups/departments throughout the company
Coordinates and ensures adherence to project plans/schedules and completion of assigned project-specific, support department activities
Interfaces with clients regarding research objectives, project status, required project materials, and Sterling’s success in meeting needs
Develops data collection instruments to ensure they conform to research objectives and specifications
Develops edit plans, tab plans, and other data specification materials
Interprets data and develops and prepares written analysis
Completes ad hoc analytical requests
Checks deliverables and any other materials provided to clients from both client services and support departments to ensure adherence to relevant quality standards
Understands budget model assumptions and performs to budget specifications
Reviews assigned accounts for value-added opportunities in the areas of study design, methodology, data collection, and reporting and proactively recommends such to clients
Optimizes and improves the internal project process
Develops and implements solutions related to quality (e.g. checklists, project instructions, project documentation, quality control reports, quality control solutions)
Performs other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills and proficiency with all MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access primarily)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-orientation and strong proofreading skills
Organization with the ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking work environment
Dependability and maturity to work independently under general supervision

Education / Background
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with a minimum of three (3) years related experience in market research environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PC Windows-based software experience required with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with SPSS or equivalent statistical package preferred.

Position Availability
Immediate.

Salary
Commensurate with experience.

Associate Project Manager

Summary
We currently have an opening for an Associate Project Manager in our Clients Services department and are looking for a bright and ambitious person to help us serve our fast-growing client base.

Responsibilities
Performs assigned tasks on research projects, including:

Reviewing the research proposal to understand study objectives
Communicating the detail of project plans and other job specifications verbally and in written form
Coordinating and ensuring completion of inter and intra departmental project-specific activities
Assisting in developing data collection instruments (questionnaires, interview guides, moderator guides, etc.)
Assisting in developing edit plans, tab plans, and other data specifications
Checking project deliverables and in-process work outputs
Assisting in analyzing research results and preparing reports
Interfacing with the client as required on the project
Coordinating the implementation of client requests and changes to job specifications
Assisting in the development and implementation of solutions related to quality (checklist, work instructions, etc.)

Requirements

Excellent computer skills and proficiency with all MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Access primarily)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-orientation and strong proofreading skills
Organization with the ability to work in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking work environment
Dependability and maturity to work independently under general supervision

Education / Background
No experience required, although previous work in a position involving project management and data analysis is a plus. Must have completed college coursework in business related program and be in pursuit of BS/BA degree, or have a BS/BA degree. Background in business (finance; marketing) or mathematics is a plus.

Position Availability
Immediate.

Salary
Commensurate with experience.