Job Description

About AIR

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We generate evidence and apply datadriven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

• Oversee a portfolio of projects, serving as principal investigator, project director, or senior advisor as needed.
• Develop and execute strategic business pursuits, identifying new markets, clients, and opportunities for AIR.
• Represent AIR at national conferences, crossagency leadership teams, and in highprofile client engagements, sharing evidencebased insights and shaping the field.

Systems Improvement & Impact

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of state systems of support, ensuring alignment with state and federal priorities.
• Guide the development and implementation of innovative datadriven decisionmaking frameworks at scale.
• Ensure compliance with major legislative initiatives and regulatory requirements.

Project Excellence & Thought Leadership

• Demonstrate mastery of research methodologies, technical assistance approaches, and/or policy development and implementation.
• Lead large, complex projects and secure competitive contracts and grants from federal, state, and foundation sources.
• Publish and present research findings in highimpact venues, contributing to AIR's eminence and reputation for expertise.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Mentor and develop junior and midlevel staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a senior leader for programs, advancing AIR's strategic goals and supporting organizational change.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to federal, state, and local partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to AIR's growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 19+ years in education, public policy, social science, or related fields.
• At least 10 years of direct experience working with state and federal partners in education and adjacent fields (e.g., workforce, health, community development).
• Demonstrated mastery in research methodologies, technical assistance approaches, project leadership, and strategic systems improvement.
• Experience leading large projects, mentoring teams, and managing organizational change.
• Proven track record of securing competitive funding and leading largescale research, technical assistance, and policy initiatives.
• Strong reputation for expertise in the field, evidenced by publications, presentations, and client feedback.
• Established networks in the field and a willingness to cultivate relationships on behalf of AIR.

Skills

• Experience presenting at national conferences and collaborating with research and policy organizations.
• Excellent communication, analytic, and strategic thinking skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally.

Disclosures

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a fulltime basis. Employmentbased visa sponsorship (including H1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Notice

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drugfree work environment.

AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an @air.org domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams. Please note, each section of the application is required in order for you to be considered for this opportunity. If you do not complete the required screening questions, or if you close your browser before completing each section of the application, your application will not be submitted for this position. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. American Institutes for Research's commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.

Accessibility Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to taliba@air.org or call 202.403.5000.

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Salary

This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $195,100 $260,200 USD.

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