Senior Researcher, Employment & Economic Opportunity (Part-Time)

The role

The Senior Researcher provides technical and project leadership for large-scale assessment contracts and international surveys. This person will lead enhancements to online data tools, conduct technical reviews of assessment data, and manage project schedules and deliverables.

What you will do

• Lead development, enhancement, and maintenance of the International Data Explorer (IDE).
• Lead quality assurance and technical review activities for the IDE and related data products.
• Develop and manage project schedules, work plans, and resources.
• Manage subcontractor activities and deliverables.
• Lead and conduct technical reviews of international assessment and NAEP data products.
• Conduct research and statistical analyses using R, Stata, SAS, or other tools.
• Support business development activities including proposal management and writing.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in educational measurement, research and evaluation, comparative and international education, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree with at least
• Strong knowledge of the contextual, content, methodological, and technical aspects of national and international large-scale assessments and surveys such as NAEP and PISA.
• Strong understanding of complex survey methodology and statistical analysis.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or enhancing online data analysis tools or databases.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with the federal government to conduct assessments and surveys.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on federally funded research projects.
• Experience conducting statistical analyses using R, Stata, SAS, or similar analytical software.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong project management skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Program

Before you apply

• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available.
• Qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work.
• Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks.

About the company

Established in 1946, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance.