Senior Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity – Part-Time

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

📋 Description

• Deliver technical assistance and oversee research, operational, and analytical functions in support of AIR’s NAEP Technical Support Contract.

• Facilitate technical evaluations throughout the assessment cycle, encompassing assessment data, outcomes, and technical documentation.

• Assist with externally directed research, assessment, partnership initiatives, and business development prospects.

• Spearhead and execute regular technical assessments of NAEP data files, data companions, technical documentation, the Nation’s Report Card, and various NAEP products and publications.

• Aid in the management of the NAEP Validity Panel through technical evaluations and advisory assistance.

• Provide support for NAEP assessment systems activities, which include update meetings, bug and known-issue tracking, milestone evaluations, and user acceptance testing.

• Collaborate with project personnel to pinpoint and relay systems-related concerns.

• Offer content expertise for NAEP Reading assessment content creation by evaluating items, passages, and associated materials.

• Drive business development through proposal management and writing, market research, and capture planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of applicable experience or a PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Comprehensive understanding of NAEP content, processes, and operations.

• Experience engaging with the Department of Education, particularly the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

• Familiarity with reviewing national education reports intended for U.S. audiences.

• Experience in collaborating and coordinating with the federal government for assessments and surveys.

• In-depth knowledge of reading content and assessment systems and operations.

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams on federally funded research initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities for engaging with stakeholders at diverse levels and backgrounds.

• Exceptional attention to detail along with a strong dedication to accuracy and quality.

• Proficient project management skills, including timeline monitoring, risk identification, and managing competing priorities.

• Self-driven and dependable, capable of working independently and taking ownership of intricate tasks with minimal oversight.

• Strong communication skills with a focus on validity, clarity, and evidence-based messaging.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners in a remote work setting.

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

• Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not offered.

• Qualified candidates may need to fulfill specific residency requirements based on project work.

• Candidates selected will undergo reference and background checks.

• Selected individuals must comply with AIR’s child safeguarding standards and principles.

🏝️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program

• Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer

• Reasonable accommodations during the employment process

• Reference and background checks

• Drug-free work environment