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American Institutes for Research is hiring a Quantitative Researcher, Employment & Economic Opportunity Program

Responsibilities

  • Lead or contribute to the design and execution of rigorous research and evaluation projects.
  • Apply appropriate methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations.
  • Support proposal development through writing technical sections, developing budgets, and contributing to proposal strategy.
  • Manage small to mid-sized tasks or project components, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and liaising with clients while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff through regular feedback, training, and modeling of research best practices.
  • Engage with stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

  • This position is open to U.S. citizens only.
  • Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system.
  • All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to child safeguarding principles and will undergo reference and background checks.
  • AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
  • Accessibility notice: Reasonable accommodations available for physical or mental disabilities; contact Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.
  • Fraudulent job scams warning: AIR recruitment emails come only from '@air.org' domain. Report suspicious activity to recruitment@air.org, ReportFraud.ftc.gov, or state attorney general.
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American Institutes for Research
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
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Department Employment & Economic Opportunity Program
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