Associate Director – Research and Evaluation

Third Plateau

. Design and conduct research and evaluation projects for nonprofit, foundation, government, and private-sector clients .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $119,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research and evaluation projects, with strong capabilities in data analysis, visualization, and client engagement. Proven ability to communicate complex findings effectively and manage project timelines in collaborative environments.

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Research And Evaluation ExperienceQuantitative And Qualitative Research DesignData Visualization SkillsClient Engagement And CommunicationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Research MethodologiesStatistical AnalysisSurvey DesignInterview AnalysisData SynthesisFacilitation Guide DevelopmentProject PlanningCodingDescriptive Statistical AnalysisMixed-Methods Research

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationCuriosity And Willingness To LearnCollaborationTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

NVIVOMAXQDARExcel

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorClient-Facing WorkApplied Research SettingsResearch FrameworksEvaluation Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and conduct research and evaluation projects for nonprofit, foundation, government, and private-sector clients
Engage with clients to understand research needs and determine appropriate methods and methodologies
Design qualitative, quantitative, and participatory research tools
Lead and support primary and secondary research and draft findings
Coordinate and conduct interviews and focus groups
Design and disseminate surveys
Conduct interview analysis, coding, and descriptive statistical analysis using tools such as NVIVO, MAXQDA, R, and Excel
Analyze, synthesize, and organize quantitative and qualitative data and facilitate meaning making with clients
Draft facilitation guides, project and research plans, and manage project timelines and workflow
Lead client communication, relationships, and management for a portfolio of projects
Facilitate research presentations, meaning-making sessions, breakout groups, and other project elements
Contribute to resource planning, workflow coordination, and project tracking
Produce client-ready written deliverables with limited editorial oversight
Develop landscape analyses, findings memos, theories of change, and other client deliverables
Communicate complex research findings through written, visual, and real-time media
Handle internal administrative tasks and participate in team meetings, peer learning, culture-building, and professional development activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 - 9 Years of Experience
Candidate needs to have R&E experience and proven ability to do the work in either non-profit, R&E or client-facing work not just the education/certification.
Critical to have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong curiosity & willingness to learn about areas they are not as familiar with as well as cross-collaborate.
Candidate needs to be energized to do the core function of the work as reporting, surveys, client engagement, research. etc.
Must be able to design and execute multiple quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research and evaluation projects from start to finish in applied research settings
Must be familiar with research and evaluation frameworks, approaches, and methodologies.
Strong data visualization skills.
Must be able to work collaboratively with teams, and build trust with clients and team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-First Approach
Flexible & Generous Time Off
100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for you, with employer contributions toward dependent coverage
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Employer contribution of up to $850 to your Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCFSA and Commuter)
Initial home office stipend of $550, with $250 provided annually thereafter
An annual professional development stipend of $1,000
$110/monthly cell phone and home internet stipend
13 weeks paid parental and medical leave
Annual discretionary bonus based on both company performance and individual performance
Up to $500 annually to invest in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
Access to curated learning opportunities and team-based growth experiences to support the professional development of our team