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Survey Researchers

SOC 19-3022.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the full professional lifecycle of Survey Researchers (SOC 19-3022.00) working in academic, government, nonprofit, and commercial research environments, from supervised data collection through strategic leadership of large-scale survey programs.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Survey instruments and questionnaires — administer using established protocols under faculty or senior researcher supervision in an academic or applied research setting.
  2. Interview and focus group data — collect from participants following a structured guide provided by the research team in a supervised field or laboratory context.
  3. Survey datasets — enter, clean, and verify in database software under direction to maintain data integrity for ongoing research projects.
  4. Literature reviews — conduct using academic databases and library resources to compile background information on assigned survey topics.
  5. Survey summary tables and basic graphs — produce using analytical software to support preliminary reporting under senior researcher guidance.
  6. Client or stakeholder requirements — document during intake meetings by recording stated needs and relaying them accurately to the supervising researcher.
  7. Response rate calculations — perform using provided formulas and sample disposition reports to track basic survey progress metrics.
  8. Survey recruitment and sampling procedures — follow as specified in the project protocol to assist in participant identification and contact.
  9. Presentation slides and fact sheets — draft from researcher-provided analyses to support dissemination of preliminary survey findings.
  10. Coordination tasks for single surveys — execute under direction, including scheduling interviews, managing logistics, and tracking materials in a research office environment.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Multi-mode survey data — collect independently using interviews, questionnaires, and online platforms, adapting standard protocols to the demands of the study population.
  2. Survey instruments — design and pilot-test using established psychometric principles, refining item wording and response scales based on cognitive interviewing results.
  3. Data analysis scripts — write and execute in analytical or statistical software to produce descriptive statistics and cross-tabulations for routine survey reports.
  4. Client consultations — conduct to clarify survey objectives, sample requirements, and timeline constraints, translating client needs into workable research specifications.
  5. Survey progress reports — prepare by calculating response rates and reviewing sample disposition data, flagging deviations from targets to project leadership.
  6. Tables, graphs, and narrative summaries — assemble into professional technical reports and presentations delivered to internal and external stakeholders.
  7. Collaborative survey projects — contribute to by coordinating assigned workstreams with fellow researchers during planning, data collection, and evaluation phases.
  8. Survey sampling frames — evaluate and select appropriate probability or non-probability sampling strategies for studies with routine methodological requirements.
  9. Background research — conduct on assigned survey topics using published literature, administrative records, and secondary datasets to inform questionnaire development.
  10. Project coordination tasks for multiple concurrent surveys — manage by maintaining schedules, tracking deliverables, and communicating status updates to the research team.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Full survey research projects — design and direct autonomously, specifying sources of information, methodological procedures, and instrument construction from inception to final report.
  2. Complex or non-standard sampling designs — develop and justify, including stratified, cluster, and adaptive sampling schemes, for studies with demanding population coverage requirements.
  3. Mixed-methods research — execute by integrating quantitative survey data with qualitative findings from focus groups or in-depth interviews to produce comprehensive, actionable insights.
  4. Advanced statistical analyses — conduct using multivariate modeling, weighting adjustments, and imputation techniques to address non-response bias and produce valid survey estimates.
  5. Client requirements — negotiate and translate into detailed survey specifications, managing scope, timeline, and budget across projects of high complexity and strategic importance.
  6. Survey quality standards — monitor and enforce throughout data collection and processing by evaluating response rates, interviewer performance, and instrument reliability metrics.
  7. Research findings — present to diverse audiences including policymakers, executives, and academic peers, communicating methodological rigor and uncertainty with precision.
  8. Survey technology platforms — select and configure, including CAPI, CATI, and web-based interactive voice response systems, to optimize data quality and respondent experience.
  9. Interdisciplinary research teams — lead on survey implementation, coordinating contributions from statisticians, subject-matter experts, and field staff toward unified study objectives.
  10. Emerging methodological challenges — diagnose and resolve, such as declining response rates or coverage gaps, by applying inductive reasoning and adapting protocols in real time.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational survey research strategy — define and champion across enterprise or institutional portfolios, aligning study programs with long-term policy, business, or scientific priorities.
  2. Survey methodology innovation — spearhead by designing novel approaches to data collection, instrument design, and nonresponse mitigation that advance disciplinary best practices.
  3. Research partnerships — cultivate and govern with government agencies, academic institutions, and private clients, establishing the organization as a trusted authority in survey science.
  4. Junior and mid-level survey researchers — mentor and develop through structured coaching, training curricula, and performance feedback that build institutional methodological capacity.
  5. Ethical and legal standards — establish and enforce for the organization's survey operations, including informed consent frameworks, data privacy protocols, and IRB compliance strategy.
  6. Cross-functional teams — lead across statistics, technology, communications, and domain-science units to execute large-scale, multi-survey research programs of national or global scope.
  7. Survey quality management systems — architect and institutionalize, embedding continuous improvement cycles that use monitoring data and client feedback to raise organization-wide standards.
  8. Research investment decisions — guide by evaluating methodological feasibility, resource requirements, and scientific value of proposed survey programs for executive and funding audiences.
  9. Authoritative publications and presentations — produce for peer-reviewed journals, major conferences, and policy forums, shaping the field's understanding of survey methodology and social phenomena.
  10. Strategic client relationships — steward at the executive level by translating complex organizational intelligence needs into high-impact survey research agendas and sustained advisory engagements.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted question drafting — prompts an LLM to generate initial survey question sets from a client brief, then manually reviews each item for clarity, bias, and alignment with stated objectives Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Survey instrument refinement — directs an AI tool to restructure and rephrase draft questionnaire items based on specified reading-level and response-format requirements, then applies critical thinking to validate output before piloting Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Literature review acceleration — delegates initial bibliographic searches and summary synthesis to an AI assistant, then cross-checks source accuracy and integrates findings into study design documentation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Data summary automation — hands off cleaned survey datasets to an AI tool to produce preliminary tables, graphs, and descriptive statistics, then interprets patterns and authors the analytical narrative for client-ready reports Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Sample design consultation support — uses an AI assistant to model alternative sampling strategies and estimate design effects, while retaining authorship of the final specification submitted to clients Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Multi-method coordination — orchestrates AI assistance across interview guide development, data coding, and cross-tabulation steps within a single research project, verifying outputs at each handoff against methodological standards Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. End-to-end survey workflow direction — deploys AI agents across needs assessment, instrument design, data collection protocol, and results presentation phases, exercising expert judgment to reconcile AI-generated outputs with client requirements and ethical standards Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. AI output quality governance — establishes occupation-specific evaluation rubrics for assessing AI-generated survey instruments and analysis products, training junior researchers to identify hallucinated statistics, leading-question artifacts, and sampling-frame errors introduced by automated processes Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 2528
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 83.4%
AI autonomy: 3.11
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Survey question language — drafts basic questionnaire items using clear, unambiguous wording appropriate for target respondent populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client intake communication — asks preliminary questions to capture client survey objectives and scope during initial consultations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Data summary presentation — assembles tables, graphs, and fact sheets that convey survey findings to non-technical stakeholders with basic narrative explanation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Respondent rapport — conducts structured interviews and focus groups using active listening techniques to elicit accurate, candid responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Written methodology documentation — drafts survey design sections describing sampling procedures, instrument rationale, and data collection methods in clear prose O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Findings presentation — delivers polished oral and written reports translating complex statistical results into actionable insights for diverse client audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-team research communication — communicates survey design decisions, progress updates, and methodological constraints clearly to collaborating researchers and project stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Instrument design language — engineers survey instrument language to minimize response bias, social desirability effects, and ambiguity across literacy levels O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Executive-level reporting — crafts authoritative briefings and public-facing research summaries that integrate multiple survey datasets into coherent policy or market narratives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Methodological transparency communication — authors full technical reports documenting sampling frames, weighting schemes, and confidence intervals for peer and regulatory review O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Communication standard-setting — establishes organizational templates and style guides for survey reporting that elevate consistency and clarity across research teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Task self-management — takes ownership of assigned survey data collection tasks, meeting deadlines without requiring close supervision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer support — assists junior data collectors in understanding questionnaire administration protocols during field operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Survey operation coordination — coordinates logistics for single survey projects, assigning data collection tasks and tracking field team progress against timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client expectation management — proactively communicates scope constraints and timeline risks to clients, demonstrating initiative in managing project relationships Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-survey program leadership — plans, coordinates, and monitors operations across simultaneous survey projects, allocating researcher resources and resolving scheduling conflicts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Research team direction — guides collaborating researchers through survey planning, implementation, and evaluation phases, providing technical direction and performance feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder accountability — takes responsibility for overall survey quality and deliverable accuracy, escalating methodological issues decisively to project sponsors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational research leadership — sets strategic direction for survey research programs, building institutional capacity through hiring, mentoring, and process development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-institutional collaboration leadership — leads multi-organization research consortia, aligning diverse stakeholder priorities around shared survey objectives and standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Thought leadership — shapes field practice by authoring methodological guidelines and presenting innovative approaches at professional conferences or in peer-reviewed venues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning gap recognition — identifies personal knowledge deficiencies in statistical methods or survey software and seeks targeted training to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Task planning reflection — reviews own questionnaire drafts critically before submission, recognizing common wording errors and self-correcting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Methodological self-evaluation — assesses own survey design choices against established best practices, identifying where instrument or sampling decisions may introduce error Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Active learning application — monitors emerging literature on survey methodology and deliberately integrates new techniques into subsequent research projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Post-project debriefing — conducts structured retrospective analyses of completed surveys to document lessons learned in response rate optimization and data quality outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive bias monitoring — recognizes when own theoretical assumptions or client expectations are influencing survey design decisions and corrects course methodologically Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Research strategy calibration — adjusts data collection and analysis strategies mid-project based on ongoing monitoring of response patterns and disposition reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Epistemological framework application — explicitly evaluates the philosophical assumptions underlying chosen survey paradigms and articulates trade-offs between qualitative and quantitative approaches to stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentored metacognitive development — coaches junior researchers in reflective practice, teaching systematic self-assessment of instrument design and analytical decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Continuous methodology innovation — maintains structured personal learning plans targeting advanced psychometrics, mixed-methods design, and emerging data collection technologies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Source evaluation — assesses credibility and relevance of secondary literature sources when conducting background research on survey topics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Question bias identification — detects leading or double-barreled questions in draft survey instruments and flags them for revision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sampling logic analysis — evaluates whether proposed sample frames adequately represent target populations and identifies coverage gaps before data collection begins Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Response rate diagnosis — analyzes sample disposition reports to distinguish nonresponse patterns attributable to instrument, outreach, or population factors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Competing hypothesis testing — generates alternative explanations for observed survey data patterns and designs follow-up analyses to adjudicate between them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Measurement validity assessment — systematically evaluates construct, content, and criterion validity of survey instruments relative to research objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Error source decomposition — distinguishes sampling error from nonresponse bias, measurement error, and processing error when interpreting survey results for clients Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research design adjudication — compares methodological options such as longitudinal versus cross-sectional designs, weighing trade-offs against client requirements and resource constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mixed-methods integration critique — critically evaluates the inferential coherence of combining quantitative survey data with qualitative focus group findings in complex research designs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Methodological peer review — provides expert critique of survey designs proposed by colleagues or external partners, identifying logical flaws and recommending evidence-based corrections Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy implication analysis — traces the logical pathway from survey findings to proposed policy or business recommendations, identifying where inferential leaps exceed the data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Team data collection participation — contributes reliably to shared field data collection efforts, following established protocols without undermining team workflow Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdepartmental cooperation — shares preliminary survey findings and data files with collaborating team members using agreed formats and timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research planning co-ownership — actively participates in collaborative survey planning sessions, contributing methodological input and integrating teammates' expertise into instrument design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client-researcher partnership — works alongside client representatives to specify survey requirements, reconciling research rigor with organizational constraints through iterative dialogue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional survey team coordination — integrates contributions from statisticians, subject matter experts, and field interviewers into cohesive survey operations across project lifecycle Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation in research teams — addresses methodological disagreements among collaborating researchers constructively, building consensus around design decisions while preserving scientific integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Vendor and contractor collaboration — manages relationships with external data collection vendors, aligning field protocols and quality standards with project specifications O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-institution research partnership leadership — structures and sustains collaborative research relationships across academic, government, and private sector organizations conducting joint survey programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inclusive team environment development — builds research team cultures where diverse disciplinary perspectives and methodological traditions are actively solicited and integrated into survey design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative knowledge transfer — formalizes cross-team learning mechanisms such as joint debriefs and shared methodology repositories that enhance collective research capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Respondent confidentiality adherence — follows established data privacy protocols and informed consent procedures when administering surveys to human subjects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Reporting accuracy — documents data collection activities and response outcomes honestly, without inflating response rates or omitting anomalies in disposition reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research ethics compliance — applies IRB and professional association ethical standards consistently in survey design, data handling, and respondent treatment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client commitment accountability — follows through on project deliverables and timeline commitments, proactively communicating delays rather than obscuring them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Data integrity stewardship — maintains rigorous documentation of all methodological decisions, enabling full audit trails that demonstrate analytical transparency to clients and regulators Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict of interest management — discloses and actively mitigates situations where client preferences or funding sources could compromise survey objectivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional standards modeling — conducts all survey research in alignment with AAPOR and relevant professional codes, serving as an ethical benchmark for junior researchers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional ethics leadership — develops and champions research ethics policies within organizations, addressing emergent challenges such as big data integration and algorithmic sampling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Public trust advocacy — defends survey research integrity in public and policy forums, countering methodologically unsound polling practices that erode public confidence in the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Whistleblower accountability — demonstrates courage in reporting methodological fraud or data manipulation within research projects regardless of organizational or client pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Question format experimentation — explores alternative question formats such as ranking, conjoint, or visual scales to better capture nuanced respondent attitudes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Data visualization ideation — proposes novel chart types or infographic layouts when standard tables fail to communicate key survey findings clearly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Mixed-method design innovation — combines survey instruments with interviews, ethnographic observation, or digital trace data to capture phenomena that single methods miss Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Hard-to-reach population sampling — devises creative recruitment strategies such as respondent-driven sampling or social media outreach to access underrepresented survey populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Survey instrument reinvention — redesigns legacy instruments to capture new constructs or cultural contexts, balancing innovation with longitudinal comparability requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive research design — develops iterative survey frameworks that incorporate early-wave findings to refine later data collection phases in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary methodology transfer — imports validated measurement approaches from sociology, psychology, or economics to address novel client research questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Emerging technology integration — pioneers use of web-scraping, passive mobile sensing, or conversational AI to augment or replace traditional survey data collection where methodologically appropriate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. New measurement paradigm development — authors original scaling methodologies or sampling frameworks that advance the state of practice in survey research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative problem-solving under constraint — engineers high-validity survey solutions within severe budget, timeline, or access limitations by fundamentally rethinking data collection architecture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervisor and peer critiques of draft survey instruments into revisions without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Error acknowledgment — treats data collection mistakes or low response rates as diagnostic learning opportunities rather than failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill boundary expansion — pursues training in statistical software, qualitative coding tools, or new survey platforms beyond current proficiency to broaden research capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Methodological setback navigation — maintains productive research momentum when sampling frames prove inadequate or survey pilots reveal major instrument flaws Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Iterative instrument refinement — treats each survey pilot test as a structured learning cycle, systematically revising instrument design based on cognitive interview and pretest feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary learning investment — actively studies adjacent fields such as behavioral economics or data science to expand the conceptual toolkit available for survey research design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Challenge-seeking project selection — volunteers for technically demanding survey projects that stretch current expertise, using difficulty as a deliberate development mechanism Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture cultivation — builds team norms that normalize methodological experimentation, failure analysis, and knowledge sharing as standard research practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Field evolution leadership — proactively monitors paradigm shifts in survey methodology and data science, repositioning personal and organizational capabilities ahead of industry change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mastery-oriented mentorship — coaches junior researchers to embrace methodological complexity as a growth opportunity rather than a threat, modeling persistence through ambiguous analytical challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Interviewer bias awareness — maintains deliberate awareness of own verbal and nonverbal cues during survey interviews to prevent inadvertent respondent influence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Attention management in data review — applies focused, systematic attention when coding or reviewing survey responses to catch inconsistencies before they propagate into analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Deadline pressure regulation — manages cognitive load and emotional reactivity during high-volume data collection periods to maintain data quality standards under time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder listening presence — gives full attentive presence during client consultations to accurately capture nuanced research requirements without projection or assumption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Analytical objectivity maintenance — monitors own cognitive state during data interpretation to distinguish evidence-based conclusions from pattern-seeking motivated by client expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Iterative reflection in project management — builds structured pause points into multi-wave survey operations to assess whether current field strategies align with original research objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Respondent experience awareness — remains attentive to respondent burden signals during interviews and adjusts pacing or format in real time to sustain engagement and data quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational awareness modeling — demonstrates and teaches intentional attention management practices to research teams navigating high-stress, deadline-driven survey programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethically attuned research presence — maintains heightened sensitivity to power dynamics and respondent vulnerability in surveys involving marginalized populations, adjusting approach with deliberate care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Systemic observation integration — cultivates a habit of noticing subtle environmental and contextual factors during field operations that affect data quality and incorporating those observations into methodology refinements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Low response rate persistence — continues systematic outreach efforts through follow-up contacts and alternate modes when initial survey response rates fall below targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguity tolerance — proceeds with research tasks when client requirements are incompletely specified, making reasonable working assumptions while seeking clarification Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Survey failure recovery — rebuilds data collection plans when original sampling frames prove inaccessible or field conditions invalidate initial instrument assumptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Criticism resilience — maintains research conviction when stakeholders challenge methodological choices, defending evidence-based decisions respectfully under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sustained multi-wave project endurance — maintains rigor and attentiveness across long-duration longitudinal survey programs despite cumulative operational complexity and fatigue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Difficult findings delivery — presents survey results that contradict client hypotheses or organizational narratives with professional directness, resisting pressure to soften or omit findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Resource constraint navigation — delivers scientifically credible survey research under significant budget, timeline, or staffing constraints without compromising core methodological standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional advocacy persistence — sustains long-term advocacy for methodological rigor within organizations that face commercial or political pressure to compromise survey quality standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Fieldwork crisis leadership — maintains team cohesion and project continuity when major mid-project disruptions such as sampling frame collapse or data breach occur, leading decisive recovery responses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Courageous research truth-telling — publishes or presents findings that challenge prevailing assumptions in a field or contradict powerful sponsor interests, accepting professional risk in service of scientific integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Analytic Methodologist · Bilingual Field Interviewer · Data Analyst · Data Collection Specialist · Data Collector · Evaluation Analyst · Field Collector · Field Data Collector · Field Interviewer · Field Representative · Interviewer · Market Survey Representative
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  2. Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  3. Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  4. Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  5. Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  6. Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  7. Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  8. Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
CIP education codes
13.060827.050127.060145.010245.060145.060252.060152.130252.1402

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