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Tetra Tech · 4 months ago

Team Leader, ILAB Research Support Services (proposal)

Arlington, VA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Tetra Tech, through its subsidiary Management Systems International (MSI), is a management consultancy with a focus on delivering impactful results across various sectors. The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a research support contract with the U.S. Department of Labor, leading a diverse team to ensure high-quality research and reporting on labor policy issues.

ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, refine, manage, and update the master Work Plan and Quality Control Plan

Oversee design and implementation of research instruments (questionnaires, interview guides, focus-group protocols) and ensure representative inclusion of vulnerable groups and survivors of labor exploitation

Quality assure production of all draft and final report components, including:

– Fact checks and technical edits of country profiles

– Management reviews of country profiles

– Quality control of ILO and UNESCO statistics

Direct copy-editing and proofing for PDF, web, and mobile formats

Direct data collection and desk reviews, ensuring sound methodological approaches to supply-chain tracing and quantitative analysis of trade-related datasets

Direct the development of human-interest stories: identify subjects; coordinate interviews; oversee local photography/videography; ensure alignment with ILAB branding and editorial standards

Oversee the establishment and management of the Survivor Network; facilitate survivor engagement in research, focus groups, and validation of findings

Convene and facilitate working groups of technical experts, stakeholders, and ILAB staff to discuss preliminary findings and methodological challenges

Coordinate with IT and communications staff to leverage digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint, public websites) for document management and public dissemination of data assets

Ensure compliance with budget, schedule, security, and scientific integrity requirements; anticipate and mitigate risks

Serve as primary liaison with ILAB Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and program managers; provide regular status updates and address COR feedback in a timely manner

Qualification

Qualitative researchQuantitative researchData analysisProject managementMS Office proficiencySharePointWriting skillsCopy-editingEthical research practicesStakeholder engagementInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen (or otherwise eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance through a National Agency Check with Inquiries [NACI]); candidates will be required to complete background investigation procedures including fingerprinting and identity verification

Master's degree in international development, public policy, economics, sociology, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred

At least 10 years of progressively responsible project management experience on international labor or human-rights research programs; five years in a leadership capacity

Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including supply-chain analysis

Proven experience working with vulnerable populations and survivors of labor exploitation, applying ethical research practices

Strong writing, editing, and copy-editing skills; familiarity with U.S. Government report standards

Excellent interpersonal skills; experience convening multi-stakeholder working groups

Proficiency with MS Office suite, SharePoint, data-analysis software (e.g., STATA, R), and digital asset management