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Market Research Project Specialist

TEKsystems
$35.00 - $40.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Newark
May 15, 2026
Description The Market Research Specialist is an essential member of the Client Service team, working to ensure we fully deliver on client project specifications. The Specialist will be responsible for fully delivering the outlined project specifications ontime, while meeting/exceeding client expectations. This person will collaborate with internal team members, including Sales/Pre-Sales and Project Management teams to ensure we are achieving high client satisfaction. Specific responsibilities include: Responsibilities: Oversee the delivery of quantitative and qualitative survey recruitment projects in order to maximize the number of completes delivered Review new project specifications to understand complexity and provide Project Managers with guidance to ensure targeting is set up properly, survey topic is suitable and handle in-field project specification changes. Ensure accurate and timely project setup, execution and project closure based on the client approved specifications and timeline. Strategically manage volume, interjecting on project communication, especially on projects not meeting feasibility requirements Work closely with Project Management and Pre-Sales teams to ensure the success of projects in the field. Provide timely feedback to Project Managers on escalated projects and advise on next steps to be taken Proactively identify recruitment issues and provide suggestions to internal teams to resolve these issues. Ensure project status information is updated on a regular basis, helping to maintain accurate project records and provide timely revenue forecasting updates. Provide best in class client service to assigned clients, ensuring that their needs are being met Work with internal teams to prepare cost analysis for finance and accounting to accurately close out and invoice projects. Increase panel satisfaction, ensuring survey completers are accurately paid within specified timeframes and working closely with the customer support team to ensure that panel member inquiries are responded to in a timely manner. Skills market research, survey recruitment, excel, pivot tables Top Skills Details market research,survey recruitment,excel,pivot tables Additional Skills & Qualifications Healthcare market research experience Clientfacing or account management experience Google Sheets & Google Docs AIbased tools for targeting or recruitment problem solving Cost analysis and financial closeout support Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Newark, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.