Director of Quantitative Analysis

Job Description:
Director of Quantitative Analysis
WE ARE:
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is the nation’s preeminent think tank committed to achieving economic equity for women and eliminating structural and institutional barriers to women’s full participation in the workforce and society.

IWPR’s mission is to build knowledge and evidence to support policies that help grow women’s economic power and influence in society, close inequality gaps, and improve the economic security and well-being of girls, women, and families. We generate the ideas that build power and economic equity for all women.

Statement on Racial Equity and Intersectionality
At IWPR, we believe social and economic mobility in the United States is determined and influenced by race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other markers of difference. In working to achieve economic equity and to better understand the experiences of all women in the workforce and in society, we use both racial equity and intersectional frameworks in our research and analysis to help generate strategies and solutions that are grounded in the economic realities of women and families. We also prioritize building an inclusive and welcoming work environment that values the diverse perspectives and experiences of all staff.

Statement on Inclusivity and non-discrimination
IWPR is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support difference, diversity, and inclusion in our hiring and employment practices. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital or veteran status, age or any other legally protected status.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director of Quantitative Analysis oversees the production of IWPR’s quantitative research, including contributing to the development of research projects and managing research staff dedicated to quantitative analysis. They will be a strategic researcher who understands how to maximize data analysis for impact with key audiences. They will engage in cross-team collaboration to shape products and timelines for development and release. They will also oversee staff capacity for quantitative analysis across the Research Team to manage work sequencing, workload, and staff professional development in quantitative methods.

The Director of Quantitative Research is a dynamic, forward-thinking, experienced, and a collaborative leader. They have managed staff conducting quantitative research and have advised on quantitative analyses in a matrix management system. They will oversee quantitative research training and develop a research infrastructure that ensures rigor and replicability. They have familiarity with a wide range of publicly available data sets in the United States. They will also be detail-oriented, efficient, and highly organized.

This role will oversee the production of rapid response research to advance IWPR’s thought leadership and credibility among policymakers. They will keep abreast of relevant data releases and determine the most impactful contribution to current policy debates through research and analysis. They will develop a rapid response process that balances timeliness and collaboration within and across teams.

They are a trained researcher in at least one of IWPR’s four pillars: Equitable Work and Wages, Education and Career Advancement, Reproductive Justice and Health Equity, and Caregiving and Families. They also have experience with translating high-level research for broad audiences through op-eds, blogs, reports, briefing papers, or other similar mediums. They will hold a strong commitment to gender and racial equity and be driven to generate power and agency for marginalized communities through policy and practice.

This position is full-time and exempt, based in Washington, DC. This position has supervisory responsibilities and is not in the bargaining unit. The Director of Quantitative Analysis reports to the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research. This role works closely with the Managing Director of Research to manage research staff capacity, sequence work, collaborate with strategic partner organizations, and provides research guidance within their area of expertise. At the direction of the Chief Economist and SVP, they execute on strategic priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities
Research Strategy, Vision, and Leadership
- Contribute to the implementation of a cohesive research agenda focused on strategic impact, thought leadership, credibility among policymakers, and funding viability through eliciting feedback and collaboration across programmatic teams at IWPR;
- Identify and assess emerging research gaps and potential opportunities for IWPR’s research agenda and work collaboratively with Chief Economist and SVP of Research to determine research publication scope;
- Identify opportunities for rapid response research to shape public debates; and
- Represent IWPR at high-level convenings, conferences and meetings;
Staff and Research Management
- Manage junior and mid-level level research staff dedicated to quantitative research;
- Support the training and professional development of research staff in quantitative analysis;
- Work with the Managing Director of Research to project manage quantitative research products and assign tasks;
- Develop a rapid response process and ensure adherence, including balancing timeliness and collaboration across teams;
- Strong program and project management skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands;
- Ability to oversee the overall execution of research projects and publications including major reports, briefs, government testimony, regulatory comments, data analysis, infographics and other visuals in collaboration with Communications Team;
- Coordinate research content and publications calendar with Communications, Policy and Advancement Team, and:
- Contributes to a culture of collaboration and institutional excellence by working effectively across teams, demonstrating accountability and respect, embracing continuous improvement, and modeling IWPR's values in support of the organization's mission.
Research Experience
- Familiarity and experience conducting research on issues related to Equitable Work and Wages, Education and Career Advancement, Reproductive Justice and Health Equity, and Caregiving and Families;
- Experience with multivariate statistical methods, survey research and/or qualitative research and design and analysis and knowledge of multiple U.S. data sets;
- Significant experience using and integrating racial equity and intersectional frameworks and analysis in research study designs, written reports, and briefs; and
- Ability to write high quality fact sheets, reports and presentations based on the data work and analysis.
Other Professional and Personal Qualities
- Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and gender equity;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including presentation skills;
- A strong existing network—the candidate will be known and respected in the progressive research community, bringing existing relationships that will facilitate expansion of our research and policy work;
- Proven track record of effectively interacting with diverse stakeholders including executives, researchers, practitioners, policy and advocacy organizations, public officials, and Boards of Directors;
- Superior problem-solving, managerial, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization;
- Effective, versatile, and action oriented; and
- Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Director of Quantitative Analysis Research serves as a people manager with direct supervisory
responsibility for assigned staff. The Director is responsible for assigning and prioritizing work; establishing clear performance expectations and deadlines; providing ongoing direction, coaching, and feedback; reviewing and evaluating the quality and timeliness of staff work; conducting performance evaluations; supporting staff development; addressing performance concerns; and ensuring accountability for individual and team results.

The Director also participates in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and other personnel decisions related to direct reports, in partnership with People & Culture and organizational leadership.

Education and Experience
A PhD or equivalent experience/expertise in a related field (e.g.  Public Health, a social science discipline, or related field (e.g., economics, sociology, political science, public policy, law etc.)) and 5 years of experience in public policy research or a Master’s degree in a quantitative research field and 10+ years of work experience in public policy research.

SALARY
This is a hybrid on-site, full-time exempt position with supervisory responsibilities. This position is not in the bargaining unit. The salary for the Director of Quantitative Analysis is $138,510-$164,160 and salary will be commensurate with experience. IWPR provides competitive salaries and a generous benefits package.   To learn more about the IWPR compensation program and role structures, please click HERE (https://iwpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IWPR-Compensation-Framework-2024.pdf) .
Applications must be received on or before November 3, 2026.