Regional Supervisor

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach-one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

TheCenter for Data Collection Servicesis seeking aRegional Supervisorfor a variety of field and multi-mode studies.Regional Supervisorsare assigned to projects and indirectly report to aData Collection Task Leader (DTCL) or other senior projectstaff. This position involves thedirect managementoffield interviewers and/or field supervisors. Regional Supervisorsare expected totake an active role inthe recruitment and management of field data collection staff.CDCSprovides high quality research services for allRTI contracts that require data collection. TheCentermanagesstate-of-the-artdata collection and management systems and has developed best-in-class data collection protocols to support all types of survey data collection efforts.

• Work independently with minimal supervision and meet strict deadlines.
• Coordinate and manage hiring of field staff
• Monitor data collection production, quality, costs, budget and schedule for their area of supervision
• Lead efforts to investigate and resolve data collection performance problems
• Develop and implement effective data collection plans
• Serve as lead or assistant trainer for interviewer/field supervisor training
• Develop and/or provide technical input into for training manuals, training guides, mock interviews and other training exercises
• Write sections of training guides and manuals
• Review and develop project specific reports

Requirements:

• Minimum of an associates degree and 5 years of experience directly supervising field data collection staff or a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience.
• Available to travel for one week or more several times yearly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on RTI International studies supervising field data collection staff

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.