Strada Education Foundation · 4 months ago
Senior Researcher
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $141K/yrStrada Education Foundation is a national nonprofit organization focused on improving lives by creating clearer pathways between education and employment. The Senior Researcher will lead rigorous research projects that explore the connections between education and economic opportunity, utilizing quantitative methods to inform education and workforce policy.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day execution of complex quantitative research projects aligned with the Institute’s priorities
Prepare and manage large, longitudinal datasets for analysis using Stata or R
Make sound methodological decisions regarding sampling, variable construction, and analytic techniques
Perform advanced statistical analyses, data quality checks, and prepare codebooks and documentation
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality research
Draft and co-author peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, and public reports
Synthesize literature and develop subject matter expertise on key education and workforce topics
Create presentations, data tables, figures, and infographics to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Deliver presentations at conferences, panels, and internal meetings
Provide feedback on team products to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accessibility
Identify emerging questions and areas of inquiry aligned with Strada’s mission
Cultivate relationships with partners to explore new research collaborations
Support grant development and funding proposals to expand the Institute’s research agenda
Supervise and mentor junior researchers and contractors; provide clear direction and feedback
Foster a collaborative, inclusive research environment
Contribute to Strada’s diversity, equity, and inclusion learning agenda
Support organizational health and DEI goals through respectful, transparent collaboration
Qualification
Required
PhD (completed or imminent) in public policy, economics, sociology, demography, higher education, or a related discipline
Expertise in quantitative methods, including causal inference and longitudinal data analysis
Strong experience with data cleaning, coding, and management in Stata (preferred) or R
Experience writing for both peer-reviewed journals and broader public or policy audiences
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Exceptional writing, verbal communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with education and workforce data at the course, student, institution, or labor market level
Experience with federal education/workforce datasets
Familiarity with qualitative data analysis (e.g., NVivo)
Experience writing research reports for policymakers or translating findings for policy audiences
Prior work with state or national higher education/workforce organizations
Experience developing research grant proposals
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Paid parental leave
Wellness reimbursement
Professional development resources
Company
Strada Education Foundation
We’re focused on one goal: helping clear the path between education and work, especially for those with the most standing in their way.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Moret
President and CEO
Michael Austin
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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