Director Research Evaluation & Analytics LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSalary70000 - 100000 a year (US Dollars)Description About JFF Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all. Our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs. To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what's possible. We're on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we're funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. DEIBW at JFF Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being (DEIBW) are core to JFF's North Star and mission. We employ and build diverse teams across race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, age, and lived experiences and are constantly working toward ensuring these differences are celebrated and included. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and equitable career advancement opportunities. We seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve, particularly individuals from populations who have been explicitly or implicitly excluded from the workforce. JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply. About the Position As part of JFF's Solutions Design and Delivery (SD&D) group, the Research, Evaluation, and Analytics (REA) team works to create a future where evidence-driven programs and policies empower individuals, transform education and workforce systems, and ensure that everyone has access to quality jobs and meaningful career pathways. The Director plays a critical role in executing the work of the unit, by designing workstreams and leading research and evaluation activities that inform JFF's program and policy efforts, support our strategic objectives, and strengthen our influence in the field. In this role, you will work collaboratively with other JFF units to develop and engage in research activities that inform and support their work. What You'll Do Expand JFF's influence through strategic research
- Lead quantitative research activities analyzing structural barriers that limit women, Black, Latine, and other group advancement through education and workforce pathways.
- Contribute to new research and evaluation proposals to support the work of the REA unit.
- Identify research topics, questions, and data sources that can provide new insights and strengthen JFF's leadership in the field.
- Partner with program unit staff to develop research activities to inform and enhance JFF's program and policy work.
- Implement appropriate qualitative methods to achieve project goals. Deliver results through effective project management
- Define workstreams, and lead and mentor teams of research and program staff to carry out research and evaluation initiatives from design through achievement of goals.
- Develop and execute workplans and timelines to ensure project completion.
- Implement the use of tools (e.g., data visualization, statistical and qualitative software) and process improvements to enhance the quality and efficiency of our work.
- Develop, pilot, and field surveys for research and evaluation. Foster relationships, collaboration and knowledge sharing:
- Develop external relationships with funders, research professionals, organizations, and sites for partnering on research, evaluation, and dissemination.
- Establish and model strong, collaborative relationships with REA and other JFF colleagues. Who You Are
- You bring experience leading and contributing to quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation across content areas related to JFF's work.
- You have experience cleaning, managing, and analyzing quantitative data including knowledge of statistical software (i.e. Stata, R2, SPSS).
- You have experience identifying, assessing and utilizing large-scale and longitudinal secondary data sources.
- You have experience conducting in-depth literature reviews to develop new research questions.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using data visualizations tools and/or business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Domo, PowerBI).
- You bring experience analyzing qualitative data including coding and analyzing themes for findings.
- You have experience managing research project teams.
- You demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to translate your research and evaluation results to various audiences. What We Offer At JFF, we're fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible, and in return, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program. JFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid, or completely remote. To Apply As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Lois Joy, Research Director, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. We are accepting applications through 5pm EST on July 12, 204. At JFF, we're also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr