Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity

Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity Join AIR as a Researcher and use your experience and expertise to help us deliver on our mission: to generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all. The Researcher will lead components of complex projects, develop innovative research designs and analysis plans, and contribute to project execution, thought leadership, and business development across a range of policy and programmatic areas. Researchers work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and interpret data, manage project tasks, mentor junior staff, and support the production of high-quality deliverables for clients and stakeholders. This position will report to the Employment and Economic Opportunity Program Area. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all. Responsibilities Lead or contribute to the design and execution of rigorous research and evaluation projects . Apply appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data. Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations. Support proposal development through writing technical sections, developing budgets, and contributing to proposal strategy. Manage small to mid-sized tasks or project components, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and liaising with clients while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships. Mentor and guide junior staff through regular feedback, training, and modeling of research best practices. Engage with stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities . Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience PhD in related subject area (Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Health, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or related field), or a master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant applied research experience. Experience working on research or evaluation projects for federal, state, or local agencies or other public or nonprofit entities. Demonstrated experience with research design, data analysis, and reporting. Experience with data collection activities from the field using a variety of methodologies and data collection techniques such as interviews, focus groups, observations, and/or survey research. 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 communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information , a nd collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Proven ability to coach junior staff and foster inclusive team dynamics. Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, SharePoint). Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data analysis and report writing. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Experience using STATA or R. Disclosures: Applicants 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 for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. 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, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. 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. Voluntary Self‑Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in American Institutes for Research’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States. Anticipated Annual Salary Range

$87,000 - $110,000 USD

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