American Institutes for Research

Learning and Development

• Design, develop, and curate engaging learning resources, knowledge-sharing products, and performance support tools, including instructional videos, job aids, toolkits, playbooks, infographics, guides, templates, modules, and digital learning products.
• Create multimedia learning assets using authoring, design, and video production tools.
• Maintain, update, and enhance existing learning materials for accuracy, accessibility, relevance, and evolving learner and project needs.
• Support AI-enhanced learning solutions and workflows to improve content development, learner engagement, efficiency, and knowledge transfer.
• Research and analyze learning needs, emerging practices, and new technologies.
• Test and evaluate approaches to strengthen learning products and development processes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design, test, and refine learning experiences and resources.
• Apply evidence-based instructional design principles, accessibility standards, and adult learning practices.
• Coordinate assigned project activities and contribute to learning and innovation initiatives.
• Define learning-success measures and analyze user feedback and data to assess usability, engagement, learning transfer, and outcomes.
• Use evaluation findings to continuously improve learning products and experiences.

Instructional Design Specialist, Employment and Economic Opportunity

• Design, develop, and curate engaging learning resources, knowledge-sharing products, and performance support tools
• Create multimedia learning assets using authoring, design, and video production tools
• Maintain, update, and enhance learning materials for accuracy, accessibility, relevance, and learner/project needs
• Support AI-enhanced learning solutions and workflows to improve content development, learner engagement, efficiency, and knowledge transfer
• Research and analyze learning needs, emerging practices, and new technologies
• Test and evaluate approaches to strengthen learning products and development processes
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design, test, and refine learning experiences and resources
• Apply evidence-based instructional design principles, accessibility standards, and adult learning practices
• Coordinate assigned project activities and contribute to learning and innovation initiatives
• Define measures of learning success and analyze user feedback and other data
• Use evaluation findings to continuously improve learning products and experiences

Instructional Design, Learning Innovation Specialist

Consultant

• Identify, assess, and track the technical assistance needs of program participants.
• Create plans to address technical assistance needs.
• Apply subject matter expertise or policy translation to develop technical assistance resources, including memos, tipsheets, factsheets, checklists, templates, policy or review guides, FAQs, and case studies.
• Develop, host, or support webinars and office hours.
• Design communications for a variety of audiences and modalities.
• Document technical assistance processes and procedures.
• Facilitate discussions with program participants to track progress toward milestones, develop strategies and guidance, and synthesize common themes.
• Lead meetings and present information to team members and clients.
• Manage content within an online collaboration website, including resource libraries and chatter posts.
• Compile and interpret engagement metrics related to program activities and communications.

Technical Assistance Consultant, Healthcare Innovations

Principal

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of complex, multi-method research studies across AIR’s client services portfolio
• Serve as principal investigator or senior advisor on high-profile projects, ensuring methodological rigor, relevance, and impact
• Shape AIR’s research strategy by identifying emerging trends, funding opportunities, and areas for innovation
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in developing study designs, analytic plans, and dissemination strategies
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with clients, funders, and partners across sectors
• Provide thought leadership through publications, presentations, and participation in national forums
• Mentor and develop senior researchers and project staff, fostering excellence and continuous learning
• Lead proposal development, including strategy, writing, and client engagement
• Oversee data collection and analysis activities, ensuring alignment with research goals and ethical standards
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders

Instructional Design Specialist, Employment and Economic Opportunity

Instructional Design, Learning Innovation Specialist

Technical Assistance Consultant, Healthcare Innovations

Principal Researcher, Healthcare Transformation