Tetra Tech · 4 months ago
Team Leader, ILAB Research Support Services (proposal)
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTetra Tech, through its subsidiary Management Systems International (MSI), is a management consultancy with a strong history of delivering results globally. They are seeking a Team Leader for a contract with the U.S. Department of Labor to manage a multi-disciplinary team providing research support services on labor policy priorities, ensuring high-quality outputs and ethical practices.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
Preferred
Ph.D. preferred
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
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