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AIR is seeking a Managing Director to join ourEmployment and Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP) Program. EEOP focuses on the full employment cycle in the U.S. including workforce readiness recruitment selection performance management training and improving employment and life outcomes for all people with special attention to underserved populations. We apply the best available evidence to develop the knowledge systems programs processes and tools needed to maximize human and organizational potential for federal state regional and local agencies; leading foundations; post-secondary institutions; school districts workforce agencies and other community-based organizations; private businesses; and professional associations. Our evidence-building systemic improvement and change management efforts always aim to contribute to economic vitality future-readiness and resiliency for all people and communities.

The Managing Director will serve as a senior thought leader who shapes strategy leads and grows cross-sector educationtocareer and human services research drives business development and funder relationships ensures highquality project execution mentors staff and elevates organizational visibility through research leadership and external engagement.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIRs U.S. office locations . This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR :

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.

Responsibilities :

Working as a thought leader and content expert across public programs spanning education-to-career pathways and human service supports including :

• contributing to the vision for AIRs future work knowing trends and market opportunities and working with other division leaders to create and execute a plan to grow new work with federal state local and foundation clients.
• leading work as a principal investigator / project director and supporting other leads in conceptualizing research studies ensuring high quality implementation and defining and measuring outcomes for cross-market research at the federal state and local levels.

Working with AIRs program and corporate leadership to create business development strategy for established areas and specific new areas of growth identify new opportunities including :

Leading research studies and mentoring staff to successfully lead and contribute to education research studies as a Project Director Principal Investigator advisor and / or Quality Assurance reviewer including :

Conducting a variety of activities with staff and AIRs Communications Department to foster external visibility and contribute to AIRs preeminence in cross-sector research technical assistance and data analytics including presentations at major conferences publications visits with clients etc.

Qualifications :

Education Knowledge and Experience

Skills

Disclosures : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. 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 drug-free work environment.

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 Boone at call 202.403.5000.

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Anticipated Annual Salary Range

$195000

$260000

USD

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Expense Management,Financial Acumen,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Acquisitions,Investment Banking,Relationship Management,Social Media Management,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 195000 - 260000