Senior Researcher, Economic Opportunity

Job Summary

Supporting project teams on large-scale assessment contracts, the part-time Senior Researcher, Economic Opportunity will provide technical leadership, manage project schedules, and enhance online data tools while working remotely within the U.S.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the International Data Explorer, integrating new assessment datasets and ensuring quality assurance
• Manage project schedules and deliverables, coordinating tasks among clients, subcontractors, and internal teams while adapting to changing requirements
• Conduct technical reviews of international assessment data products and support business development initiatives through proposal management and research

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. in educational measurement, research and evaluation, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with at least 7 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of national and international large-scale assessments and complex survey methodology
• Experience in developing and maintaining online data analysis tools or databases
• Proficiency in statistical analyses using R, Stata, SAS, or similar analytical software
• Experience collaborating with federal government entities on assessments and surveys