Director, Research & Data Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct the design and implementation of research, analytics, and evaluation initiatives utilizing administrative and linked data.

• Set methodological standards and analytic protocols to ensure rigor, reproducibility, and relevance to policy.

• Discover opportunities for research innovation that align with Coleridge's mission and strategic goals.

• Combine research methods across education, workforce, human services, and justice sectors.

• Act as Project Lead for designated engagements, managing scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and contributors.

• Create organization-wide quality assurance and quality control processes for analytic outputs.

• Guarantee that analytic deliverables adhere to standards of validity, transparency, and usability.

• Encourage data documentation, version control, and reproducible research workflows.

• Build relationships with government agencies, foundations, and research partners to secure funded research opportunities.

• Provide technical leadership for proposals, concept papers, and partnership development.

• Develop offerings that enhance Coleridge’s research and evaluation presence.

• Represent Coleridge through publications, conference presentations, and stakeholder gatherings.

• Keep track of methodological and technological advancements in applied research and administrative data analysis.

• Collaborate with training, product, and data enclave teams to transform research innovations into scalable products.

• Assist analytic frameworks and demonstration projects.

• Advise leadership on research-related risks, opportunities, and strategic investments.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) in public policy, economics, statistics, data science, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of experience in conducting applied research or evaluation utilizing administrative or linked data.

• Proven experience collaborating with state and federal government, nonprofit, or academic partners.

• Established expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research design.

• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary research projects and collaborating with various stakeholders.

• A strong record of publications, presentations, or other forms of thought leadership.

• Experience contributing to successful proposal development and client engagement.

• Understanding of secure data environments and privacy-preserving research practices.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey analytic insights to policy and operational audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Employer retirement contributions

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Professional development support