Survey Programmer

We’re seeking a Survey Programmer or Senior Survey Programmer to program and manage our surveys in Forsta Plus. This is a great opportunity to use your skills to make a positive social impact. Work for an independent evaluation consulting company on projects in public health topics such as tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, systems change, and health equity. We welcome applicants from anywhere in the U.S., with the option to work remotely or from our Minneapolis office.

In this role, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering survey projects that inform and improve public health programs. You’ll be responsible for programming, testing, quality assurance, deployment, and data management. You’ll work closely with project managers to design and build surveys for web and phone and trouble shoot technical issues. If you’re tech-savvy and passionate about survey programming, this might be the role for you!

This position can be full-time or part-time and offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, and launch complex surveys with logic, piping, and customization using Forsta Plus.
• Oversee the successful execution of rolling program evaluation survey studies and statewide surveillance, ensuring high-quality performance and efficiency.
• Optimize surveys for responsiveness and compatibility across devices and browsers.
• Program settings for effective web and CATI surveying, including writing scheduling scripts for interviewers.
• Drive the transition from the current CATI system to Forsta Plus, including the development and initialization of associated processes.
• Manage data flows in and out of Forsta Plus.
• Serve as a technical leader responsible for identifying gaps and troubleshooting issues.
• Monitor and report on survey metrics (e.g., response rates, quality control measures) and use data to drive improvements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure surveys meet project goals.
• Develop and document survey protocols, processes, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in survey programming, experience with Forsta Plus (Decipher or Confirmit) is preferred. 8+ years for the Senior Survey Programmer position.
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS
• Strong understanding of survey logic, skips, and start/end blocks
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience managing data flows and databases
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills

Compensation

PDA offers a comprehensive benefits package and salaries that align with skills and experience. The salary range for the Survey Programmer and Senior Survey Programmer positions is $65,000 to $110,000.

About PDA

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Professional Data Analysts (PDA) is a Certified B Corporation with over 40 employees working locally and remotely across the nation. Our mission is to create a positive social impact by providing tailored, data-centric solutions that advance public health initiatives.

At PDA, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including benefits like paid parental leave and disability insurance. Our flexible work environment includes a dog-friendly office, and we are deeply committed to improving our community and minimizing our environmental impact.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Kelly Laurel at careers@pdastats.com. Because it’s essential to have a variety of identities and voices contributing to our work, we welcome people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of ethnic minorities to apply. In order to promote equity and ensure a fair application process, we’re upfront about what we’re looking for. Check out our application criteria.

Posted date: February 2026

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