National Alliance for Caregiving · 1 week ago
Vice President, Research and Impact
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expThe National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is seeking a Vice President of Research & Impact to serve as their senior research leader. This role involves providing strategic direction and oversight for NAC's research initiatives aimed at supporting America's family caregivers through evidence-based solutions.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Lead strategic direction for NAC research initiatives in coordination with the President and CEO and matrixed leadership across the organization
Develop and execute the organization’s long-term strategic vision for research leadership, ensuring alignment with NAC's organizational mission and the evolving landscape of family caregiving research and practice change
Serve as internal content expert on caregiving research, advising NAC leadership and staff on opportunities to advance priorities through research
Drive critical decision-making about research priorities across healthcare, economic opportunity, and community services
Oversee department structure, budget, and hiring strategy to build research capacity aligned with organizational goals
Provide executive oversight of NAC's flagship Caregiving in the US research series conducted in partnership with AARP, including opportunities for secondary analysis aligned with organizational priorities
Supervise and mentor research staff, fostering professional development and building team capacity to deliver high-quality research outputs and collaborate effectively across the organization
Oversee the CARE Network, NAC's $2M ACL cooperative agreement that builds critical data infrastructure and connects researchers, service providers, and family caregivers
Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and strategic alignment across all NAC research initiatives
Guide staff in translating findings into accessible stakeholder communications across policy and practice
Monitor research impact and adjust priorities based on outcomes
Drive cross-functional collaboration with and embed research expertise in NAC Programs, Policy & Advocacy, Development, Communications, and Board initiatives to ensure research informs and strengthens all organizational functions and is informed by these functions
Provide research and strategic guidance to support NAC's fundraising efforts with potential, new, and established partners, including foundations, private sector partners, and federal agencies
Ensure research maintains independence while supporting strategic research partnerships with external funders
Lead internal convenings and feedback mechanisms to align research priorities with organizational needs
Serve as NAC's primary external voice for research initiatives through keynote presentations, congressional briefings, policy convenings, thought leadership content, and high-level forums
Cultivate strategic relationships with research institutions, policy organizations, funders, industry partners, and key opinion leaders
Coordinate activities across NAC's Research Collaborative network of 60+ members to maximize collective impact
Establish and oversee Research Fellows Program for academics and government researchers to supplement NAC's research capacity and reach
Serve as central convener bringing together caregiving research, policy, and practice experts across sectors
Lead business development strategy for research and impact initiatives (e.g. cross-sector health collaboratives), identifying funding opportunities and partnership prospects
Guide grant strategy and proposal development for federal, state, and philanthropic funding (with support on execution form development and management teams)
Cultivate relationships with current and prospective funders to sustain and grow research operations
Develop compelling evidence of NAC's research value proposition for diverse stakeholder audiences
Qualification
Required
Education: Advanced degree (PhD or Master's level) in public health, health services research, sociology, economics, gerontology, epidemiology, or related research field
Experience: Minimum 8-12 years of progressive leadership experience in research organizations, policy think tanks, academic institutions, and/or advocacy organizations
Senior Leadership: At least 2-3 years in director-level or equivalent senior management roles with responsibility for strategic direction, department management, and budget oversight
Proven track record of building and leading research departments or major research initiatives
Demonstrated ability to think strategically about research's role in organizational mission and impact
Experience managing senior staff and complex, multi-functional teams
Strong decision-making skills with ability to set priorities and allocate resources effectively
Experience with organizational change management and cross-functional collaboration
Knowledge of research study design, quantitative research methods, health policy, and health services research including health outcomes, epidemiology, health economics, and biostatistics
Understanding of large-scale research initiatives in aging, caregiving, health services, or social policy
Familiarity with federal grant mechanisms (e.g., ACL, NIH, PCORI) and cooperative agreements
Reputational credibility with academic researchers, policy experts, and practitioners
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences (researchers, policymakers, caregivers, media, general public)
Demonstrated excellence in public speaking and presentation at high-visibility venues
Experience representing research and policy issues in congressional briefings, policy forums, or media engagements
Proven ability to translate complex research into accessible, actionable insights
Strong relationship-building skills across sectors (academic, government, nonprofit, private)
Understanding of how research supports organizational development, partnerships, and revenue generation
Experience with business development, fundraising, or resource acquisition
Ability to navigate the intersection of research, policy, and advocacy
Understanding of the political landscape affecting caregiving policy and aging services
Familiarity with relevant research and advocacy organizations
Preferred
Previous experience with caregiving research, family caregiver support programs, or aging services
Experience with and knowledge of data analysis tools like SPSS/Dedoose/Nvivo
Track record of congressional testimony or high-level policy briefings
Established relationships with AARP, ACL, PCORI, or other major aging/caregiving organizations
Experience leading research in advocacy-based or mission-driven organizations
Background in health economics, policy evaluation, or healthcare value assessment
Lived experience as a family caregiver
Benefits
TIAA 403(b) Retirement: Quarterly contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan, no match required.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, with employee contribution.
Life and Disability Insurance, no employee share required.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health-related purchases and/or dependent care.
Monthly stipend for mobile phone usage.
15 Days of Paid Time Off annually, accrued bi-weekly; pro-rated in first year to start date.
5 Paid Sick Days, pro-rated to start date (but not less than 3 days) and immediately available.
Caregiving Support and Specialized Leave, including paid leave related to family and medical needs, bereavement leave, and other types of workplace accommodations, subject to state and local laws.
Paid Federal Holidays and Winter Holiday (Office closed 12/24 through 1/1).
Paid Monthly WMATA SmartBenefits or parking up to $130/monthly (DC employees).
Flex-time and hybrid work schedule available; strong preference for a candidate local to the Washington, DC area.
Paid membership in an organization/association of your choosing—to be aligned with the work performed for NAC.
Company
National Alliance for Caregiving
National non-profit agency for caregivers offers free studies and brochures on caregiving.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Gail Hunt
CEO
Recent News
2025-10-31
Home Health Care News
2025-10-31
2025-02-03
Company data provided by crunchbase