Managing Director, Data, Research, Evaluation

Health Resources in Action (HRiA)

Managing Director overseeing Data, Research, and Evaluation at HRiA. Leading operational efficiency and strategic leadership in community violence intervention work.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction for the division in alignment with organizational priorities and lead the development of division goals and work plans.
Manage and guide the development of department and workstream Directors and staff in the Data, Research, and Evaluation division.
Work with Directors and staff to set and achieve goals and objectives, providing supervision, mentorship, and support as needed.
Provide guidance, oversight, and/or approval on department priorities, budgets, hiring, plans, activities, and evaluation.
Direct or manage projects, as needed and/or appropriate.
Oversee budgetary planning & operations for the division and liaise with the HAVI’s fiscal sponsor, HRiA.
Provide guidance to Directors and other staff on relevant research in the field and its impact on project development and implementation.
Build and sustain a high functioning team and steward the HAVI’s culture as an inclusive, anti-racist organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field required.
A minimum of ten years of senior level experience in community violence intervention, hospital-based violence intervention, or closely related fields required.
Proven record of senior leadership in a nonprofit organization.
Knowledge of the institutions and professional organizations with whom the HAVI works.
Experience with fiscal management, budgeting, and accounting; reporting, compliance, and accountability; and human resources.
Experience in strategic planning and leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across a division or organization.
Experience working with public health datasets and knowledge of data access protocols and IRB processes.
Deep knowledge of the violence intervention and prevention research landscape.
Ability to structure and oversee evaluation initiatives.
Demonstrated experience with effective communication.
Demonstrated ability to supervise senior staff and develop high-functioning teams using a coaching and strengths-based approach.
Experience working with resource development teams to secure funding for projects and initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible summer hours
Vacation starting at 4 weeks
13 paid holidays, plus office closure time during the last week of December.

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingfiscal managementaccountingstrategic planningdata access protocolsIRB processesevaluation initiativescommunity violence interventionhospital-based violence interventionpublic health datasets

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationteam buildingcoachingsupervisionsupportguidanceorganizational skillsinclusive culture

Certifications

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Public HealthDoctoral degree (PhD) in Public Policy