Directs activities of motion picture or television production research department, and conducts research on various subjects to ensure historical authenticity of productions

researches specific period, locality or historical event to obtain authentic background for production, such as customs, speech characteristics, or... [+] More

Directs activities of motion picture or television production research department, and conducts research on various subjects to ensure historical authenticity of productions

researches specific period, locality or historical event to obtain authentic background for production, such as customs, speech characteristics, or dress, and architectural style of era. Advises members of production staff on matters relating to historical details of subject being photographed or recorded. Reviews and collects data, such as books, pamphlets, periodicals, and rare newspapers, to provide source material for research. Approves or recommends purchase of library reference materials for department, and coordinates activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials. May translate or request translation of reference materials. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services,... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services, and/or expanding into new markets. Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of the organization's market research function. Develops market research programs, including methods of marketing, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Monitors market trends and analyzes, reviews, and formulates findings of market research staff, and works with management and appropriate departments to devise and adapt a sales and marketing plan based on the results of findings and sales forecasts. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of progress reports, records of expenditures, sales records, trend research, and other research findings in order to keep management informed. Devises new marketing research programs to add value and profitability to products and services provided. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, and operations to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives. Plans, develops, and administers policies, procedures, and objectives of the operations research functions, assisting the Top Research Officer, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Confers with Top Research Officer and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions. Directs research surveys and studies and reviews compilation and analysis proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers operations research budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as... [+] More

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Conducts testing and pilot runs for new or improved products or services. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers research and development budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for... [+] More

Directs activities of department and personnel responsible for ensuring that tax research has been properly conducted. Collects data based on tax studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify taxes reported. Correlates appropriations for specific taxes related to divisional programs.

Produces regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directives. Presents reports to director of organization with recommendations for budget revisions. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services,... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with gathering, recording, and analyzing data about current and potential customers, competitors, and the market for the purpose of creating a business plan, launching a new product or service, fine tuning existing products or services, and/or expanding into new markets. Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of the organization's market research function. Develops market research programs, including methods of marketing, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Monitors market trends and analyzes, reviews, and formulates findings of market research staff, and works with management and appropriate departments to devise and adapt a sales and marketing plan based on the results of findings and sales forecasts. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of progress reports, records of expenditures, sales records, trend research, and other research findings in order to keep management informed. Devises new marketing research programs to add value and profitability to products and services provided. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as... [+] More

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Conducts testing and pilot runs for new or improved products or services. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers research and development budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as... [+] More

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Conducts testing and pilot runs for new or improved products or services. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers research and development budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities of Operations Research Department, using engineering and scientific research methods to assist engineering, operations, sales, or a major division of an organization in identifying means for attaining improvement, cost reduction, and/or optimization of performance. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, and operations to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives. Plans, develops, and administers policies, procedures, and objectives of the operations research functions, assisting the Top Research Officer, in accordance with organization's objectives.

Confers with Top Research Officer and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions. Directs research surveys and studies and reviews compilation and analysis proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers operations research budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as... [+] More

Directs, coordinates, and administers the planning, research, and development function improving existing or creating new products, processes, services, ideologies, territorial expansion, and/or development of new ventures for an organization. Plans and develops aspects of research and development proposals, such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Submits proposals considered feasible to management for further consideration and recommends allocation of funds to support them. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project. Conducts testing and pilot runs for new or improved products or services. Prepares reports on progress and recommends the addition, expansion, or discontinuance of projects. Prepares and administers research and development budget. May recruit, hire, and train department staff, evaluate staff performance, and develop goals and objectives for staff. May negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research studies. [-] Less