Director, Research

GoodPower

Director of Research designing and analyzing social science studies for GoodPower, a global decarbonization organization. Leading research projects across climate advocacy, civic engagement, policy, and digital strategy.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in social science research design and analysis, with a strong focus on qualitative and quantitative methods. Proficient in managing research projects, budgets, and teams while effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences.

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PhD In Social ScienceSocial Science Research DesignQualitative And Quantitative Research MethodsStatistical Software ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Research Proposal AuthoringData AnalysisVoter File Data AnalysisLongitudinal Research DesignField-Based Research Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

SPSSSQLSTATARSASGoogle AppsMicrosoft SuiteSalesforceSlackMonday.com

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyCivic EngagementClimate ChangePolitical Campaigns501c3 Compliance501c4 Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Author and contribute to research proposals and project designs assessing GoodPower’s messaging and target-audience attitudes
Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
Write short white papers, reports, and presentation materials for internal and external use
Author peer-reviewed publications when relevant
Support grant and funding proposal development
Manage research budgets and track grant spending
Implement day-to-day research department activities and research projects
Manage the Researcher and Senior Research Manager and support research contractors
Lead and manage multiple simultaneous projects across renewable energy advocacy, civic engagement, policy, and digital strategy
Lead inter-departmental projects and coordinate with staff, external research partners, and vendors
Disseminate findings to staff, partner coalitions, funders, board members, journalists, and constituents through emails, reports, webinars, and conferences
Monitor research developments, attend events and conferences, and prepare guides and literature reviews
Help establish GoodPower as a visible leader in data-driven impact across climate education, advocacy, civic engagement, and democracy
Represent GoodPower in coalitions and meetings with other organizations
Attend annual training on 501c3 and 501c4 compliance and track expenses and staff time appropriately

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in social or behavioral science, political science, communication, public health, sociology, environmental studies, or a related field
8 or more years of experience in social science research design and analysis, including at least 5 years post-PhD
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methods
Preferably expertise in longitudinal, recontact, and field-based designs and/or qualitative research designs such as interviews and focus groups
Experience designing and analyzing voter file data use, voter registration, and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) research
Expertise in authoring research proposals
Experience with statistical software such as SPSS, SQL, STATA, R, SAS, or others
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English for technical and non-technical audiences
Existing expertise or willingness to master trends in renewable energy, electrification, political campaigns, civic engagement, and climate change
Strong computer skills, including Google Apps, Microsoft Suite, Salesforce, Slack, and Monday.com
Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations available for employees with disabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA plans
403b retirement savings plan with matching company contributions
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Floating holidays
Volunteer days
13 paid holidays / observed holidays
Monthly internet stipend
Wellness stipend
Paid parental leave
Sabbatical program
Two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week)