Research Manager at Fuel Cycle

Department: Research Excellence

Compensation

$70,000 – $95,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: California
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: May 20, 2026

Description

Fuel Cycle is hiring a Research Manager in Los Angeles to lead quantitative and qualitative market research projects for Fortune 500 clients. The role manages research execution, survey and instrument quality, data collection, moderation, analysis, reporting, project timelines, and client communication, while mentoring junior team members. It requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of market research experience, research-methodology knowledge, proficiency with market research tools and statistical software, and strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills. The position is onsite five days per week and offers a base salary of $75,000–$95,000 plus a discretionary bonus and potential equity.

Required Skills

Quantitative research
Qualitative research
SPSS
SAS
Qualtrics
Alchemer
Excel
PowerPoint
Project management
Client communication

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Required Previous Experiences: At least 2 years of prior market research experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with a research vendor company
Knowledge of research techniques through coursework, internships, or work experience
Moderating experience of IDIs or focus groups

About Fuel Cycle

Fuel Cycle

decision intelligence

Fuel Cycle accelerates decision intelligence for legendary brands by enabling organizations to capture, analyze, and act on insights required to launch new products, acquire customers, and sustain growth. By leveraging the Research Engine, brands forge connections with their key audiences and harness actionable insights that drive confident business decisions. Our technology enables decision-makers to maintain constant connections with their customers, prospects, and users to uncover real-world actionable intelligence and insights. By integrating human insight with critical business data, and through automated quantitative and qualitative research solutions, the Fuel Cycle Research Engine powers product innovation, brand durability and sustainable growth.  

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