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

Required

• Education, Knowledge, and Experience
• Ph.D. in educational measurement, research and evaluation, comparative and international education, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience managing and conducting research or related work; or a master's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of the contextual, content, methodological, and technical aspects of national and international large-scale assessments and surveys such as NAEP and PISA.
• Strong understanding of complex survey methodology and statistical analysis, including complex sample designs, sampling and replicate weights, plausible values, and their implications for analysis and reporting.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or enhancing online data analysis tools or databases, and/or training various stakeholders to use such tools for data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with the federal government to conduct assessments and surveys.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on federally funded research projects.
• Experience conducting statistical analyses using R, Stata, SAS, or similar analytical software.
• 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.