Managing Director – State/Federal Policy and System
American Institutes for Research
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $195,100 - $260,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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, cross-agency leadership teams, and in high-profile client engagements.
- 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 data-driven decision-making frameworks at scale.
- Ensure compliance with major legislative initiatives and regulatory requirements.
- 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 high-impact venues.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s 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 large-scale 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.
Benefits
- AIR’s Total Rewards Program designed to reward staff competitively
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
research methodologiestechnical assistance approachesproject leadershipstrategic systems improvementdata-driven decision-making frameworkspolicy developmentgrant writingcontract managementevaluation techniqueslarge-scale project management
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringorganizational change managementstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationpublic speakingnetworkingclient engagement
Certifications
Ph.D.Ed.D.