Principal Researcher/Sr. Fellow & Project Leader - Education (Remote Eligible)

Principal Researcher/Sr. Fellow & Project Leader - Education (Remote Eligible) About reputed company:reputed company applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. reputed company offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock reputed company, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased reputed company with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.reputed company.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: reputed company seeks a principal researcher or senior fellow who is passionate about improving educational outcomes to reputed company research and evaluation, program improvement, and technical assistance projects. We seek a principal researcher to reputed company research and evaluation, program improvement, and/or technical assistance projects in education. The principal researcher will reputed company projects focused on a variety of K-12 and postsecondary education topics, including literacy and math instruction, the educator workforce, chronic absenteeism, education technology, personalized learning, postsecondary access and success, career and technical education, and postsecondary supports for government agencies at the federal, state, and local level as well as private philanthropic and nonprofit clients. Our reputed company and recent work includes a range of projects such as: Developing evidence-based resources to guide education policymakers and practitioners Designing and leading evaluations of federal education policies and programs Serving as a learning and evaluation partner for state and local education agencies and postsecondary institutions Conducting rigorous evaluations of education technology in partnership with school districts The principal researcher will join our interdisciplinary staff of researchers in such fields as economics, education (measurement or policy analysis), sociology, and data science. Principal researchers will contribute to growing the Education and Employment department by directing projects, identifying and developing new opportunities, leading proposals, and mentoring staff. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in education (measurement or policy analysis), economics, sociology, public policy, or a reputed company field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience 10 or more years of experience (principal researcher) or 15/+ years of experience (senior fellow) working with or evaluating education programs/interventions Extensive knowledge of federal education programs and approaches for improving educational outcomes for children, such as educator preparation and professional development, high quality instructional materials, school improvement strategies, special education services, and college and career readiness programs. Experience partnering with state and local education agencies or other practitioners through research-practice partnerships, including projects focused on a variety of activities such as training and technical assistance, program or curriculum development, or reputed company improvement. Candidates with direct experience working in state and local education agencies or supporting state and local education agencies across the country are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Evidence of successful business development activities with the federal government, state or local education agencies, non-profits, or foundations. Experience interacting with philanthropy, state and local education agencies, postsecondary education institutions, or other program practitioners through activities such as training and technical assistance, program or curriculum development. Ability to reputed company research and policy questions and establish policy and technical frameworks for addressing them. Ability to reputed company and implement solutions to critical issues facing government and private program providers. Experience conducting quality assurance to strengthen deliverables. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience communicating research questions, designs, and findings in non-technical language to educators, school district leaders, postsecondary education institutions, states, federal agencies, foundations, and non-profits. Ability to reputed company and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences. Strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with clients and other external stakeholders. Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, and meet project timelines. Strong managerial skills of both projects and staff. We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out reputed company projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputed company for innovative and high-quality work. Application instructions: A cover letter and resume must be submitted at the time of application reputed company our online application system. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis in the order that applications are received. Compensation information: The Principal Researcher opportunity offers an anticipated reputed company salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 annually, and the Senior Fellow opportunity offers an anticipated reputed company salary range of $180,000-220,000 annually. Both positions are eligible for an annual bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national reputed company, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. At reputed company, we understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you’re not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co-workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your reputed company partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it’s an option in your area. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background reputed company. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo reputed company clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite reputed company clearance. Additionally, if you participate in/complete the application process and are denied, reputed company may choose to terminate your employment. We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out reputed company projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputed company for innovative and high quality work. Apply To This Job