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About the Role

Support project teams dedicated to state and local education agencies' K-12 education needs. Lead and manage projects providing analytic and capacity-building services. Design research studies, conduct policy scans, collect and analyze data, write reports, and present findings to education leaders. Exercise independent judgment, support project leadership, and serve as a subject-matter resource. Engagements are typically project-based and may vary in duration and hours.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of rigorous applied research or evidence-driven technical assistance projects, supporting project leadership for increased scope and complexity.
Assume primary responsibility for writing reports and presentations that describe and interpret evidence for practitioners and policymakers.
Design and apply appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data, maintaining AIR’s quality standards.
Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations.
Manage projects or major workstreams of increased scope and complexity, including planning timelines, overseeing deliverables, and managing project-level client relationships.
Engage with stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive work environment by providing guidance and feedback to team members and supporting high-quality project outcomes.

Requirements

PhD in a related subject area (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience designing and leading applied research studies for state or local education agencies.
Experience working in contract research, evaluation, or consulting environments.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more PreK–12 topic areas, such as school improvement, accountability, literacy, numeracy, postsecondary readiness, career and technical education, or absenteeism.
Demonstrated experience partnering with state or local education agencies to identify high-leverage priorities, develop logic models and aligned research questions, and design descriptive, quasi-experimental, or experimental studies.
Experience conducting field-based data collection using a range of methodologies (e.g., interviews, focus groups, observations, surveys).
Experience providing coaching or technical assistance to education leaders in state and/or local education agencies.
Position open to U.S. citizens only.
Required to obtain clearance through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system upon hire.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in at least one statistical or qualitative analysis tool (e.g., R, Stata, Python, NVivo, Dedoose).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and work effectively in a virtual environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, SharePoint).
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at various levels within education agencies.

Location

Remote from anywhere in the U.S.
Availability to participate in meetings across all U.S. time zones required.

Work Type

Part-Time
Project-based

Experience Level

3+ years of relevant experience with a PhD
7+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree

Education Level

PhD in a related subject area (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, or related field)
Master’s degree in a related subject area (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, or related field)

Salary/Compensations

Hourly Rate: $60-$74 USD

About the Company

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization.
Conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address pressing challenges in the United States and globally.
Generates evidence and applies data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Equal Opportunity

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: Reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability can be requested by sending an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or calling 202.403.5000.