Senior Researcher, Employment & Economic Opportunity – Part-Time

American Institutes for Research

. Support project teams working on large-scale assessment contracts and related business development efforts, including the International Activities Support and NAEP Technical Support contracts .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale assessments and conducting statistical analyses using R, Stata, or SAS. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain project schedules while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

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Ph.D. In Educational MeasurementStatistical Analysis Using R, Stata, SASProject Management SkillsExperience With Large-Scale AssessmentsInterpersonal And Relationship Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisComplex Survey MethodologyData Analysis Tool DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTechnical ReviewProject SchedulingRisk IdentificationData IntegrationMetadata PreparationAnalytical Tool Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaboration SkillsRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

AirtableInternational Data Explorer (IDE)Online Data Analysis ToolsAnalytical Software

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale AssessmentsNAEPPISAEducational MeasurementResearch And EvaluationComparative And International EducationFederal Government CollaborationChild Safeguarding Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project teams working on large-scale assessment contracts and related business development efforts, including the International Activities Support and NAEP Technical Support contracts
Provide technical and project leadership across operational and analytic activities supporting NAEP and U.S. participation in major international large-scale assessments and surveys
Lead development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of the International Data Explorer (IDE)
Integrate new international large-scale assessment datasets and prepare variables, metadata, jurisdiction information, instructional notes, footnotes, and supporting content
Lead quality assurance and technical review activities for the IDE and related data products
Develop and manage project schedules, work plans, deliverables, staffing, and resources across client, subcontractor, and internal teams
Identify risks and changing requirements and adapt priorities and schedules to data availability and study release timelines
Maintain project management and workflow tracking systems such as Airtable
Manage subcontractor activities, technical work, schedules, dependencies, QA requirements, and issue resolution
Lead and conduct technical reviews of international assessment and NAEP data products, reports, documentation, publications, and related materials
Conduct research and statistical analyses using R, Stata, SAS, or other appropriate analytical tools
Support proposal management and writing, technical input to proposals, and market research
Collaborate with project leadership, clients, subcontractors, and international partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality
Strong project management skills, including timeline tracking, risk identification, and managing competing priorities
Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks with minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills with a commitment to validity, clarity, and evidence-based messaging
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners in a virtual work environment
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available
Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements
Selected candidates must adhere to child safeguarding standards and undergo reference and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Remote work flexibility within the United States or work from an AIR U.S. office location
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Reference and background checks
Drug-free work environment