Senior Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity (Part-Time)

Remote (United States)part time

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Americaninstitutesforresearch Part-Time Senior Researcher at AIR to lead technical reviews and manage research activities supporting the NAEP Technical Support Contract. Provides expertise in assessment data, documentation, and business development.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:
Leading and conducting technical reviews of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data files, data companions, technical documentation, the Nation’s Report Card, and other NAEP products and publications on a cyclical basis.
Supporting the management of the NAEP Validity Panel through technical reviews and advisory support.
Supporting NAEP assessment systems activities, including attending systems update meetings; monitoring, documenting, and tracking bugs and known issues; participating in milestone and user acceptance testing reviews; and coordinating with project staff to identify and communicate systems-related issues.
Providing content expertise in support of NAEP Reading assessment content development, including reviewing items, passages, and related materials for content quality and alignment and providing feedback throughout development and review cycles.
Leading business development activities through proposal management and writing, market research, and capture planning.

Qualification

EducationDeep knowledge of NAEP contentStrong project management skillsSelf-motivated and reliable

Required

Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Deep knowledge of NAEP content, procedures, and operations.
Experience working with the Department of Education, including the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Experience reviewing national education reports for U.S. audiences.
Experience collaborating and coordinating with the federal government to conduct assessments and surveys.
Extensive knowledge in reading content and assessment systems and operations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams on federally funded research projects.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
Strong project management skills, including timeline tracking, risk identification, and managing competing priorities.
Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks with minimal supervision.