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Senior Researcher
Strada Education Foundation —Washington, DC
- $98,500 - $122,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- 5 years
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- Paid holidays
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Amazon Web Services, Inc. —Arlington, VA
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Public Library of Science —Washington, DC
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Program Lead - HSCET
Henry M. Jackson Foundation —Bethesda, MD
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Google —Washington, DC
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- Full-time
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National Geographic —Washington, DC
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- 8 years
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- 5 years
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Senior Researcher

Strada Education Foundation
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$98,500 - $122,300 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Data preprocessing
Quantitative applied research
Management
Design of experiments
Content editing
Content writing
Scientific research papers
Research project design
Research report preparation
Doctor of Philosophy
Project execution
Managing projects
Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Delegation
Leading research teams

Full Job Description

Full-time | Hybrid — 2 days/week in our Washington, DC office | Reports to the Managing Director of the Institute for the Future of Work

Help shape the national conversation on education and economic opportunity

Every year, millions of Americans make high-stakes decisions about how to invest in their education and training, and policymakers commit billions of public dollars to higher education. Both do so too often without the evidence needed to know what works and achieve their goals. Strada's Institute for the Future of Work exists to solve that problem. We conduct rigorous, field-leading research that gives policymakers, institutional leaders, employers, workers, and students the actionable insights they need to strengthen the pathways connecting education to stable, well-paying, meaningful work.

We are looking for a Senior Researcher who loves the craft of quantitative research from beginning to end, is committed to producing the highest quality work possible, and is motivated by the potential to influence real decisions about how postsecondary education and training systems work for the people who depend on them.

What You'll Do

Conduct Research (50%) You'll take ownership of the day-to-day execution of original research projects, from framing research questions to delivering final results. That means:

Interpret the objectives and research questions of assigned projects.
Investigate and develop a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature and policy context, synthesizing information and insights to inform research, writing, and presentations.
Make methodologically sound, defensible decisions about data cleaning, defining key terms conceptually and operationalizing them as variables, specifying an appropriate sample and unit of analysis, adjudicating between and selecting analytic approaches based on relevant literature, and sharing results in an accessible format.
Clean, code, organize, merge, and otherwise prepare and manage complex longitudinal data sets for analysis using Stata or R (Stata is preferred).
Perform data quality assurance checks and identify potential problems with data, as well as the causes of the problems.
Write carefully commented and well-organized syntax.
Design and refine methodologies to meet project objectives and answer project research questions.
Conduct advanced statistical analyses.
Thoroughly document methodological and operational decisions of data preparation and analysis.
Prepare data codebooks.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute research.
Guide the work of supporting research staff and contractors, assign tasks, set timelines, ascertain the quality and completeness of work products, and deliver timely and constructive feedback.

Communicate Research (30%) Great research only matters if people understand it. You will:

Collaborate in writing research manuscripts, reports, briefs, literature reviews, and summaries.
Prepare slide decks, data tables, figures, infographics, and other communications to convey research findings for internal and external audiences.
Review and contribute to products created by internal partners, ensuring accurate content and assisting with effective communication.
Deliver presentations to internal and external audiences.
Represent Strada at external events, such as panels, conferences, symposia, and other convenings.
Prepare for and contribute to Institute meetings and meetings with internal and external partners.

Develop New Research Directions (10%) You also will help set the agenda:

Identify and develop research topics and questions of value to the field and consistent within the Institute's mission, focusing on strategies to improve individuals’ educational and labor market outcomes.
Build relationships and develop partnerships that advance the Institute’s research priorities.
Collaborate in writing grant proposals to secure external funding to expand the Institute’s capacity.

Strengthen Our Culture (10%)

Model inclusion and respect in working with colleagues in a transparent and collaborative way.
Support an inclusive workplace culture through engaging in the diversity, equity, and inclusion learning agenda within the organization.

What Success Looks Like in Your First Year

You are running at least two active Institute projects, with methodological decisions that hold up to internal review and require minimal rework
Your analyses are reproducible — anyone on the team could pick up your documentation and replicate your work
You have co-authored at least two completed external products and contributed to multiple internal deliverables
You have delivered at least two presentations of Institute research
You have proposed at least one new research direction that the Institute has taken up and cultivated at least one external partnership to advance the Institute’s goals
Your colleagues know you as collaborative, dependable, and a clear communicator

What You Bring

Required:

A PhD (in hand by start date) in public policy, economics, sociology, demography, higher education, or a related field
Extensive experience with (1) advanced quantitative research methods, including multiple quasi-experimental designs; (2) preparing complex longitudinal datasets for analysis, including cleaning, coding, organizing, merging, and managing data; and (3) analyzing data and displaying results in tabular and graphical form.
A minimum of five years of aggregated hands-on research experience with (1) writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed scholarly journals; (2) translating complex research findings into reports, briefs, and/or presentations for scholarly audiences and policymakers; and (3) leading research projects.
In-depth knowledge of one or more areas of research related to higher education, workforce development, and/or labor market outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to (1) synthesize and communicate complex research findings, (2) work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail; (3) work independently and meet deadlines; and (4) work well with others, including both receiving direction and providing direction.
Exceptionally strong writing skills and verbal communication skills, including editing skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely for audiences.

Nice to have:

Experience with administrative course-, student-, or institution-level education data, and individual-level employment/earnings data
Experience working directly with federal datasets like IPEDS, ACS, or CPS
Survey design experience
Experience developing interview or observational protocols
Qualitative data analysis experience (e.g., NVivo)
A track record of writing successfully funded research grant proposals

Also important:

Comfort and alignment with Strada's Values

Why Strada

Strada Education Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the connections between education and employment — with a particular focus on people who've faced the greatest barriers to economic opportunity through postsecondary education and training. Our strategic plan centers on five priorities: clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordable postsecondary education and training, work-based learning, and employer alignment.

We partner with education and training providers, employers, policymakers, and peer organizations, and we bring philanthropy, research, advocacy, and communications together to advance equitable pathways to opportunity. We invest in our people the same way — with real learning and professional development opportunities, inside the organization and out.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Paid parental leave
Wellness reimbursement
Professional development resources

$98,500 - $122,300 a year

The pay range listed is based on national compensation benchmark data and may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, variations in cost of labor, and, in some cases, geographic location. The exact job offer will be determined based on several factors, such as the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications and experience relative to the requirements of the role. The range displayed with the job posting represents the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across the U.S.

The company also reviews and considers internal equity (current employee salary) when hiring new employees to the organization. The range is the expected starting base salary for someone hired into this position with room to grow professionally, including increased earning potential beyond the starting pay range. Beyond a new hire’s base salary, Strada also offers all full-time employees a comprehensive employee benefit package.

Travel: The role will entail some travel for professional conferences and other meetings up to 15%.

Strada welcomes diverse candidates and values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Bringing together people with a variety of personal, educational, and professional experiences strengthens our understanding of the learners we serve, leads to better decisions, and enhances our mission impact. We encourage applicants who will enrich our workplace through their knowledge, skills, perspectives, and expertise.

By submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, misrepresentation, or omission may disqualify me from consideration or result in termination if discovered after employment begins. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to provide professional references and successfully complete a background check and education verification as a condition of employment.

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