Senior Project Specialist, NAEP Technical Support (Part-Time)

Required

• Education, Knowledge, and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, education, psychology, political science, communications, or related field and 8+ years of experience in project management, data analysis, and staffing processes preferably in a consulting or research environment.
• PMP Certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of NAEP content, procedures, and operations.
• Experience working with the Department of Education, including the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
• Experience overseeing reviews of national education reports for U.S. audiences.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with the federal government to conduct assessments and surveys.
• 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.