[Remote] Principal Researcher/Sr. Fellow & Project Leader - Education (Remote Eligible)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mathematica is a company that applies expertise in data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being worldwide. They are seeking a Principal Researcher or Senior Fellow to lead research and evaluation projects in education, focusing on K-12 and postsecondary topics such as literacy, education technology, and program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and evaluation, program improvement, and technical assistance projects in education
• Develop evidence-based resources to guide education policymakers and practitioners
• Design and lead evaluations of federal education policies and programs
• Serve as a learning and evaluation partner for state and local education agencies and postsecondary institutions
• Conduct rigorous evaluations of education technology in partnership with school districts
• Direct projects, identify and develop new opportunities, lead proposals, and mentor staff

Skills

• Ph.D. or equivalent in education (measurement or policy analysis), economics, sociology, public policy, or a related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience
• 10 or more years of experience (principal researcher) or 15/+ years of experience (senior fellow) working with or evaluating education programs/interventions
• Extensive knowledge of federal education programs and approaches for improving educational outcomes for children, such as educator preparation and professional development, high quality instructional materials, school improvement strategies, special education services, and college and career readiness programs
• Experience partnering with state and local education agencies or other practitioners through research-practice partnerships, including projects focused on a variety of activities such as training and technical assistance, program or curriculum development, or continuous improvement. Candidates with direct experience working in state and local education agencies or supporting state and local education agencies across the country are particularly encouraged to apply
• Evidence of successful business development activities with the federal government, state or local education agencies, non-profits, or foundations
• Experience interacting with philanthropy, state and local education agencies, postsecondary education institutions, or other program practitioners through activities such as training and technical assistance, program or curriculum development
• Ability to develop research and policy questions and establish policy and technical frameworks for addressing them
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to critical issues facing government and private program providers
• Experience conducting quality assurance to strengthen deliverables
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience communicating research questions, designs, and findings in non-technical language to educators, school district leaders, postsecondary education institutions, states, federal agencies, foundations, and non-profits
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with clients and other external stakeholders
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, and meet project timelines
• Strong managerial skills of both projects and staff

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• The advantages of being 100 percent employee owned
• Financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength
• Annual bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance
• Coworking spaces where available

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