Program & Research Lead, AI, Labor, Economy

PAI

. Validate and build support for PAI's emerging AI, Labor & Economy U.S.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management and partnership management skills, with the ability to translate stakeholder input into actionable research agendas and outputs. Possesses substantive expertise in labor market and economic data sources, and excels in facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and building consensus.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementLabor Market Data ExpertiseWritten CommunicationPartnership Management

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Hard Skills

AI ResearchData AnalysisReport ProductionMeasurement FrameworksPolicy Translation

Soft Skills

Consensus BuildingFacilitationCommunicationRelationship ManagementDiversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Industry Keywords

Labor EconomicsStakeholder ConsultationInternational InstitutionsGovernment Survey DataCensus Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Validate and build support for PAI's emerging AI, Labor & Economy U.S. research agenda
Identify data beyond AI usage data to answer stakeholder questions and improve decision-making
Develop a stakeholder-informed global research agenda of prioritized needs
Lead clear, accessible written outputs for labor groups, unions, education systems, workforce training systems, and safety net and human services providers
Represent stakeholder priorities in discussions with technical and international partners
Review in-progress work and design processes for gathering stakeholder feedback
Ensure the work informs a global AI labor-impact measurement effort and the broader field
Manage complex projects with multiple workstreams, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder input
Lead projects from ideation through execution and post-project impact assessment
Plan and execute virtual stakeholder and expert consultations
Plan and execute in-person convenings, including agendas, pre-read materials, logistics, and facilitation
Coordinate with PAI teams to align Programs & Research work with organizational priorities
Maintain organizational communication, alignment, and transparency
Lead and facilitate consultations to validate and pressure-test research questions
Develop partnerships with PAI's Partnership network and complementary organizations
Build and maintain relationships with partners and consultation participants
Support philanthropic partner engagement by articulating program strategies, theory of change, and expected impact
Report to the Head of AI, Labor, & Economy

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant and progressively responsible experience at the intersection of AI, labor, and economics
Strong project management skills, including managing concurrent workstreams and deliverables
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate technical and policy insights into accessible research, outputs, and messaging for diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience producing reports or briefings for policy and practitioner audiences
Ability to translate stakeholder input into research questions, measurement frameworks, or analytical priorities
Ability to work effectively with academic researchers and technical teams
Strong partnership management skills
Experience stewarding projects requiring complex coordination between multiple organizations
Ability to facilitate and build trust and consensus in diverse multi-stakeholder settings
Substantive expertise in labor market and economic data sources, such as government survey or Census data, tax data, or private payroll data
Knowledge of, or direct experience working in, low- and middle-income countries or with international institutions is a plus
Champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to work across industry, civil society and labor groups, advocacy, and academia
Relationship and consensus-building skills, including coalition and diverse community management experience
Comfortable operating between strategic vision and detailed tactical execution
Based in the United States
Willing and able to travel
Comfortable working remotely and across time zones
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; PAI is unable to sponsor visas
Cover letter and resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Twenty vacation days
Three personal reflection days annually
Sick and family leave above industry standards
High-quality PPO and HMO health insurance plans, many 100% covered by PAI
Dental and vision insurance, 100% covered by PAI
Up to a 7% 401(k) match, vested immediately
Automatic cell phone reimbursement ($75/month)
Regular team lunches and focused work days
Opportunities to attend AI-related conferences
Opportunities to collaborate with partners across industry, academia, and civil society
Remote work within the United States