Director, Research & Data Analytics

Coleridge Initiative

. Lead the design and execution of research, analytics, and evaluation activities using administrative and linked data .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading research design and execution, ensuring methodological rigor and policy relevance. Capable of cultivating partnerships and translating analytic insights into actionable strategies across various sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In Public Policy10+ Years Of Experience In Applied ResearchQuantitative And Mixed-Methods Research DesignProposal Development And Client EngagementExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Research DesignData AnalysisQuality Assurance ProcessesAnalytic ProtocolsEvaluation ActivitiesStatistical AnalysisProject ManagementData DocumentationVersion ControlReproducible Research Workflows

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationRelationship BuildingThought LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Secure Data EnvironmentsAnalytic FrameworksData Enclave Teams

Industry Keywords

Administrative DataLinked DataPublic PolicyNonprofit SectorGovernment PartnershipsHuman ServicesEducation SectorJustice Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and execution of research, analytics, and evaluation activities using administrative and linked data
Establish methodological standards and analytic protocols ensuring rigor, reproducibility, and policy relevance
Identify research innovation opportunities aligned with Coleridge’s mission and strategic priorities
Integrate research approaches across education, workforce, human services, and justice sectors
Serve as Project Lead for assigned engagements, overseeing scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and contributors
Develop organization-wide quality assurance and quality control processes for analytic outputs
Ensure analytic deliverables meet standards for validity, transparency, and usability
Promote data documentation, version control, and reproducible research workflows
Cultivate relationships with government agencies, foundations, and research partners to secure funded research opportunities
Contribute technical leadership to proposals, concept papers, and partnership development
Shape offerings that expand Coleridge’s research and evaluation footprint
Represent Coleridge through publications, conference presentations, and stakeholder convenings
Monitor methodological and technological developments in applied research and administrative data analysis
Partner with training, product, and data enclave teams to translate research innovations into scalable offerings
Support analytic frameworks and demonstration projects
Advise leadership on research-related risks, opportunities, and strategic investments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) in public policy, economics, statistics, data science, or a related field
10+ years of experience conducting applied research or evaluation using administrative or linked data
Demonstrated experience working with state and federal government, nonprofit, or academic partners
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research design
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary research projects and collaborators
Strong track record of publications, presentations, or other forms of thought leadership
Experience contributing to successful proposal development and client engagement
Familiarity with secure data environments and privacy-preserving research practices
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate analytic insights for policy and operational audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Employer retirement contributions
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Professional development support