Remote Research Operations Manager Jobs
Remote research operations manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed research teams, and technology and life sciences organizations building out their research infrastructure. Employers hiring remotely right now include PingWind, ICF, and Quvia. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Are you a survey research professional hoping to further build your project management experience? Then come join ICF’s Survey Research Science and Operations practice. We are home to a talented community of survey researchers building robust solutions for government, university, and commercial clients.
ICF survey products aim to demonstrate quality, credibility, reliability, innovation, responsiveness, and transparency. For more information: https://www.icf.com/work/research-evaluation/survey
The Survey Research Science and Operations practice is seeking a Survey Manager. If successful, you will support a variety of projects across a wide array of topics and clients at the federal, state, and commercial level, including public health, aviation, transportation, energy (various utilities), and more. This role is well suited to a project manager who is highly organized, takes ownership of work, and is comfortable keeping multiple teams, tasks, deadlines, and dependencies moving at the same time.
You will be expected to provide support in the following three areas:
1.Project Management- You will manage the day-to-day activities of concurrent survey-related projects.
2.Business Development- You will support the team’s proposal and grant development activities; this includes written sections of proposals as well as internal and external networking and relationship management.
3.Technical Expertise- You will provide technical assistance to internal and external clients in association with the projects you manage as well as complete technical reports and other deliverables as required.
This is a great position for a mid-level professional who will join our team in a REMOTE capacity.
What you’ll do:
- Manage concurrent survey-related projects, serving as the key point of contact to clients, providing excellent service, managing expectations, and producing products that demonstrate results.
- Prepare project plans, manage schedules, and performance using effective project management processes and frameworks.
- Create and track project budgets.
- Keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously by identifying next steps, assigning and following up on actions, managing dependencies, and escalating issues when needed.
- Identify and coordinate with internal collaborators and outside subcontractors and vendors.
- Proactively manage and communicate with a team of cross-matrixed professionals, ensuring smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
- Contribute methodological or technical guidance in support of quantitative projects or tasks involving web, mail, telephone, in-person, and other data collection activities.
- Contribute methodological or technical guidance in support of qualitative projects or tasks involving cognitive interviewing, one-on-one interviews, and/or focus groups.
- Develop project quality assurance protocols, and ensure quality for all data, reports, and presentations.
- Communicate effectively in writing—proposals, analytic reports, issue papers, briefings, and formal and informal email correspondence.
- Develop and cultivate strong client relationships.Anticipate risks, bottlenecks and dependencies and proactively implement solutions to keep projects on track.
- Update leadership on progress as directed and on regular reporting cycles.
- Actively participate in business development activities— managing the proposal process, and writing proposal sections.undefined
What you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of applied experience in the survey research field.
- 2+ years of experience in survey project management, including coordinating teams and tasks, tracking completion of activities, managing schedules, monitoring project budget, and ensuring the quality of work products.2+ years of experience contributing to proposals in response to government solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) or competitive grant applications
- 2+ years of experience with MS Office products—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or professional skills.
Professional Skills
- Experience managing and advancing multiple workstreams simultaneously, with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, independently drive tasks forward, and recognize when issues require escalation.
- Demonstrated customer service orientation and outstanding level of professionalism in providing client support.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, compelling narrative that turns technical approaches into client-focused win themes and value propositions
Additional professional skills and experience preferred:
- 1+ year experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical software experience (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS).
- Proficiency in Spanish or another foreign language is a plus.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range
There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$74,090.00 - $125,954.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Description
Are you a survey research professional hoping to further build your project management experience? Then come join ICF’s Survey Research Science and Operations practice. We are home to a talented community of survey researchers building robust solutions for government, university, and commercial clients.
ICF survey products aim to demonstrate quality, credibility, reliability, innovation, responsiveness, and transparency. For more information: https://www.icf.com/work/research-evaluation/survey
The Survey Research Science and Operations practice is seeking a Survey Manager. If successful, you will support a variety of projects across a wide array of topics and clients at the federal, state, and commercial level, including public health, aviation, transportation, energy (various utilities), and more. This role is well suited to a project manager who is highly organized, takes ownership of work, and is comfortable keeping multiple teams, tasks, deadlines, and dependencies moving at the same time.
You will be expected to provide support in the following three areas:
1.Project Management- You will manage the day-to-day activities of concurrent survey-related projects.
2.Business Development- You will support the team’s proposal and grant development activities; this includes written sections of proposals as well as internal and external networking and relationship management.
3.Technical Expertise- You will provide technical assistance to internal and external clients in association with the projects you manage as well as complete technical reports and other deliverables as required.
This is a great position for a mid-level professional who will join our team in a REMOTE capacity.
What you’ll do:
- Manage concurrent survey-related projects, serving as the key point of contact to clients, providing excellent service, managing expectations, and producing products that demonstrate results.
- Prepare project plans, manage schedules, and performance using effective project management processes and frameworks.
- Create and track project budgets.
- Keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously by identifying next steps, assigning and following up on actions, managing dependencies, and escalating issues when needed.
- Identify and coordinate with internal collaborators and outside subcontractors and vendors.
- Proactively manage and communicate with a team of cross-matrixed professionals, ensuring smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
- Contribute methodological or technical guidance in support of quantitative projects or tasks involving web, mail, telephone, in-person, and other data collection activities.
- Contribute methodological or technical guidance in support of qualitative projects or tasks involving cognitive interviewing, one-on-one interviews, and/or focus groups.
- Develop project quality assurance protocols, and ensure quality for all data, reports, and presentations.
- Communicate effectively in writing—proposals, analytic reports, issue papers, briefings, and formal and informal email correspondence.
- Develop and cultivate strong client relationships.Anticipate risks, bottlenecks and dependencies and proactively implement solutions to keep projects on track.
- Update leadership on progress as directed and on regular reporting cycles.
- Actively participate in business development activities— managing the proposal process, and writing proposal sections.undefined
What you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of applied experience in the survey research field.
- 2+ years of experience in survey project management, including coordinating teams and tasks, tracking completion of activities, managing schedules, monitoring project budget, and ensuring the quality of work products.2+ years of experience contributing to proposals in response to government solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) or competitive grant applications
- 2+ years of experience with MS Office products—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or professional skills.
Professional Skills
- Experience managing and advancing multiple workstreams simultaneously, with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, independently drive tasks forward, and recognize when issues require escalation.
- Demonstrated customer service orientation and outstanding level of professionalism in providing client support.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, compelling narrative that turns technical approaches into client-focused win themes and value propositions
Additional professional skills and experience preferred:
- 1+ year experience conducting and analyzing qualitative research.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Ability to be flexible, multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Experience in quantitative data analysis and statistical software experience (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS).
- Proficiency in Spanish or another foreign language is a plus.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range
There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research operations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, public health, business, or related field
- Experience managing research projects, grants, or clinical study operations
- Familiarity with IRB submission processes and research compliance requirements
- Proficiency with project management tools and research administration platforms
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners
- Strong written communication skills for reporting, protocols, and stakeholder updates
Tips for Your Remote Research Operations Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research operations manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote research operations managers coordinate across distributed teams almost entirely in writing. Use your cover letter and any work samples to demonstrate clear, structured written updates, since remote employers treat your application materials as a live sample of how you communicate on the job.
Document systems you built or improved
Remote employers can't observe your day-to-day work, so your resume needs to show concrete operational outputs: workflows you designed, tools you implemented, or processes you standardized. Specific before-and-after descriptions of research infrastructure you touched carry far more weight than responsibility lists.
Get fluent in distributed research tools
Remote research operations roles run on tools like Asana, Smartsheet, Notion, Confluence, and Qualtrics for managing workflows and research data. Naming these specifically, and describing how you used them to coordinate research activities, signals to remote hiring managers that you can contribute without an onboarding ramp.
Remote Research Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research operations manager job?
Target companies with distributed research teams, particularly in technology, life sciences, and academic research services, where remote research operations roles are most common. Remote employers screen for strong async written communication, the ability to manage complex workflows independently, and proficiency with project management and data tools like Asana, Jira, or Smartsheet. Candidates who can show documented systems they built or improved, and who demonstrate clear written updates in applications, stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote research operations managers?
Employers currently hiring remote research operations managers include PingWind, ICF, and Quvia, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed life sciences organizations, and research-focused consulting firms make up the largest share of these openings.
Can you get a remote research operations manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level research operations roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal oversight. Remote-first startups and smaller research teams are the most likely to take a chance on early-career candidates. Showing documented project coordination work, familiarity with remote collaboration tools, and strong written communication skills can open the door when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote research operations manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated operations skills, project management experience, and familiarity with research workflows as heavily as a degree. Candidates who can show they have managed complex research processes, coordinated cross-functional teams, or built operational systems often move forward without a traditional four-year credential, particularly at technology companies and research-focused startups.
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