Senior Researcher

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Full-time | Hybrid — 2 days/week in our Washington,

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Every year, millions of Americans make high-stakes decisions about how to invest in their education and training, and policymakers commit billions of public dollars to higher education. Both do so too often without the evidence needed to know what works and achieve their goals. Strada's Institute for the Future of Work exists to solve that problem. We conduct rigorous, field-leading research that gives policymakers, institutional leaders, employers, workers, and students the actionable insights they need to strengthen the pathways connecting education to stable, well-paying, meaningful work.

We are looking for a Senior Researcher who loves the craft of quantitative research from beginning to end, is committed to producing the highest quality work possible, and is motivated by the potential to influence real decisions about how postsecondary education and training systems work for the people who depend on them.

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Model inclusion and respect in working with colleagues in a transparent and collaborative way.

Support an inclusive workplace culture through engaging in the diversity, equity, and inclusion learning agenda within the organization.

You are running at least two active Institute projects, with methodological decisions that hold up to internal review and require minimal rework

Your analyses are reproducible — anyone on the team could pick up your documentation and replicate your work

You have co-authored at least two completed external products and contributed to multiple internal deliverables

You have delivered at least two presentations of Institute research

You have proposed at least one new research direction that the Institute has taken up and cultivated at least one external partnership to advance the Institute’s goals

Your colleagues know you as collaborative, dependable, and a clear communicator

Experience with administrative course-, student-, or institution-level education data, and individual-level employment/earnings data

Experience working directly with federal datasets like IPEDS, ACS, or CPS

Survey design experience

Experience developing interview or observational protocols

Qualitative data analysis experience (e.g., NVivo)

A track record of writing successfully funded research grant proposals

A PhD (in hand by start date) in public policy, economics, sociology, demography, higher education, or a related field

Extensive experience with (1) advanced quantitative research methods, including multiple quasi-experimental designs; (2) preparing complex longitudinal datasets for analysis, including cleaning, coding, organizing, merging, and managing data; and (3) analyzing data and displaying results in tabular and graphical form.

A minimum of five years of aggregated hands-on research experience with (1) writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed scholarly journals; (2) translating complex research findings into reports, briefs, and/or presentations for scholarly audiences and policymakers; and (3) leading research projects.

In-depth knowledge of one or more areas of research related to higher education, workforce development, and/or labor market outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to (1) synthesize and communicate complex research findings, (2) work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail; (3) work independently and meet deadlines; and (4) work well with others, including both receiving direction and providing direction.

Exceptionally strong writing skills and verbal communication skills, including editing skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely for audiences.

Comfort and alignment with Strada's Values

Strada Education Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the connections between education and employment — with a particular focus on people who've faced the greatest barriers to economic opportunity through postsecondary education and training. Our strategic plan centers on five priorities: clear outcomes, quality coaching, affordable postsecondary education and training, work-based learning, and employer alignment.

We partner with education and training providers, employers, policymakers, and peer organizations, and we bring philanthropy, research, advocacy, and communications together to advance equitable pathways to opportunity. We invest in our people the same way — with real learning and professional development opportunities, inside the organization and out.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

Paid parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

Professional development resources

Travel: The role will entail some travel for professional conferences and other meetings up to 15%.

Strada welcomes diverse candidates and values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Bringing together people with a variety of personal, educational, and professional experiences strengthens our understanding of the learners we serve, leads to better decisions, and enhances our mission impact. We encourage applicants who will enrich our workplace through their knowledge, skills, perspectives, and expertise.

By submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, misrepresentation, or omission may disqualify me from consideration or result in termination if discovered after employment begins. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to provide professional references and successfully complete a background check and education verification as a condition of employment.