Associate, Research and Advocacy

Whiteboard Advisors

Associate role supporting research and advocacy practices at Whiteboard Advisors. The position involves managing client engagements and collaborating with senior executives.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while delivering high-quality client-facing materials. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on education policy and social impact.

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Project ManagementClient EngagementData AnalysisWritten CommunicationEducation Policy

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisClient-Facing Materials DevelopmentSchedulingSurvey Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationLearning MindsetCritical ThinkingFeedback Reception

Industry Keywords

Education PolicyWorkforce DevelopmentSocial ImpactAdvocacyPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute client engagements based upon strategies co-created with senior executives.
Support research and advocacy team, as well as collaborating with and supporting on communications and PR activities for clients.
Manage regular client touchpoints and meetings by creating and updating agendas and client-facing materials, establishing clear next steps and ensuring follow-up notes are submitted to clients in a timely manner.
Analyze publicly available data sets and create client-facing materials (e.g., decks, briefing documents)
Approach work with a learning mindset and be open to giving and receiving candid feedback.
Bring a critical eye to work and strive to develop and deliver final products that exceed expectations.
Operate with wisdom, accuracy and speed in a fast-paced working environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ranging from 1-5 years of professional experience.
Experience managing projects and engagements; strong project management skills with ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at once.
An understanding of, and enthusiasm for learning more about, education policy and national issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing basic scheduling and administrative tasks.
Willingness to learn new skills (e.g., data analysis or survey development tools) and develop subject matter expertise.
Familiarity with education, workforce development, or social impact strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match
Paid health, dental and vision insurance benefits for employees (100% paid premium for employees and 50% premium subsidization for dependents)
Company-paid basic term life insurance equal to two times your annual salary
Company-paid long term disability insurance
Flexible vacation plan
Extensive paid time off including 20+ firmwide holidays per year
Monthly phone/data reimbursement
Pre-tax employee payroll contributions for commuter transit benefits
Monthly health and wellness stipend
Professional Association and Licensing Fees reimbursement with manager approval