Build a Safer World. TRM Labs provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help law enforcement and national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime. TRM’s blockchain intelligence and AI platforms include solutions to trace the source and destination of funds, identify illicit activity, build cases, and construct an operating picture of threats. TRM is trusted by leading agencies and businesses worldwide who rely on TRM to enable a safer, more secure world for all. The Sales Account Director will join a team driving TRM’s crypto go-to-market strategy for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other Federal Law Enforcement customers. Your goal will be to increase and strengthen our foothold in the space. We're looking for a customer-obsessed, consultative salesperson to own the entire sales process with new and existing customers. This person will be knowledgeable about the cryptocurrency ecosystem and feel comfortable navigating complex processes to close six and seven figure deals. The impact you will have here: - Account Mapping - Connect with all the current key stakeholders within the DOJ as well as Federal Law Enforcement and identify what matters to them, what are their potential use cases, who holds budgets, who makes decisions, who influences decisions, who owns which process - Prospecting - Discover new stakeholders within the DOJ and identify what matters to them, what are their potential use cases, who holds budgets, who makes decisions, who influences decisions, who owns which process - Nurturing - Own, plan, execute, and/or quarterback activities to nurture client relationships, feedback loops, referrals, renewals, upsells, cross-sells, expansions - Account Planning - Create and execute strategic plans for the DOJ to not only ensure company goals are met across key revenue and churn metrics, but also new growth opportunities are discovered and pursued - Product and Subject Matter Expertise - Hone TRM product and customer vertical subject matter expertise to enrich every stage of the sales process from demonstrations to trial to customer advisory sessions to innovation workshops - Customer Advocacy - Proactively gather and prioritize customer feedback and champion it within TRM - Loyalty - Develop a roster of happy customers that will refer new prospects, champion TRM, and provide crucial feedback What we’re looking for: - At least 8+ years of experience selling SaaS products into Federal Law Enforcement agencies - Strong knowledge of the DOJ and Federal Law Enforcement accounts and their workflows - Knows government contracting and has a rich set of Partners across Government. - Strong customer-facing presentation/listening skills with the ability to establish credibility with senior DOJ executives - A knack for storytelling. You have the ability understand customer needs and build + convey compelling value propositions - Adaptable. Goals can change fast. You anticipate and react quickly - Autonomous, collaborative and an excellent communicator About the Team: - Our public sector team thrives on collaboration, always looking out for each other by sharing opportunities and competitive insights. We actively exchange ideas and strategies to boost each other's sales efforts. Communication is key, and we primarily use Slack, making sure to @mention colleagues for timely responses. Our routine includes weekly 1-on-1 meetings with managers, bi-weekly team meetings, and monthly Pod meetings with the broader support organization. Above all, we prioritize our customers' missions, and this dedication is reflected in every aspect of our TRM life. - Our team predominantly operates in the EST timezone, with some members in PST. We start our day around 8:00 am and typically finish after 5:00 pm. While we may work beyond standard hours when necessary, we deeply respect family time and strive not to intrude on it. We're committed to contributing whenever needed, ensuring our team's success isn't confined to a 40-hour workweek. Learn about TRM Speed in this position: - Rapid Opportunity Assessment: You'll swiftly qualify or disqualify opportunities to ensure a strong, future-focused pipeline. Your goal is to add more than $150K in qualified pipeline each week, targeting next quarter and beyond. - Sales Campaigns: You'll develop two new sales campaigns each month to accelerate pipeline growth, with a focus on generating in-quarter opportunities. - Strategic Sales Planning: You'll regularly update and evaluate a strategic sales plan for all Tier 1 current customers and identify potential Tier 1 prospects on a monthly basis. Life at TRM We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day. TRM moves quickly. We are a high velocity, high ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it will ship here in days. Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting financial crime. The problems are complex, the stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly. The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission. As a result, the way we operate requires a high level of ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. At TRM, you should expect: - Priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterate - Work that often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguity - A high level of personal ownership and accountability - Close collaboration across teams and functions - Frequent, high-touch communication - Creative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking - A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment. We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. At the same time, many people find this work deeply rewarding. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. Learn more: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like AI Fluency at TRM AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM. We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks. At TRM, AI fluency means you are among the top 10 percent of operators in your function in how you apply AI to: - Accelerate repeatable workflows - Structure and solve problems - Improve output quality - Increase speed and leverage You will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process. Leadership Principles We hire and grow against three leadership principles. They’re the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. - Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly. - Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday. - Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one‑team mindset — giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger. Join our Mission At TRM we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply — we hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast. TRM is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, backed by Blockchain Capital, Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, TRM operates as a distributed-first company with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore. Privacy Policy and Additional Information By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the TRM Privacy Policy. Our typical hiring cycles for specialized roles span 24 to 36 months. Accordingly, we retain your personal information for up to 36 months to evaluate your application and to consider you for current and future employment opportunities, unless you request earlier deletion or a different retention period is required or permitted by law. To notify TRM Labs that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. The use of AI tools of any kind (including but not limited to notetakers, interview assistants, and real-time coaching tools such as Otter.ai, Fireflies, Fathom, Cluey, or similar) during TRM interviews is not permitted without prior approval from TRM. TRM uses its own internal tools for note-taking to ensure a consistent and confidential experience for all candidates. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this form. Recruitment agencies TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement. Learn More: Company Values | Interviewing | FAQs

Build a Safer World. TRM Labs provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help law enforcement and national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime. TRM’s blockchain intelligence and AI platforms include solutions to trace the source and destination of funds, identify illicit activity, build cases, and construct an operating picture of threats. TRM is trusted by leading agencies and businesses worldwide who rely on TRM to enable a safer, more secure world for all. The Sales Account Director will join a team driving TRM’s crypto go-to-market strategy for State and Local Law Enforcement customers. Your goal will be to increase and strengthen our foothold in the space. We're looking for a customer-obsessed, consultative salesperson to own the entire sales process with new and existing customers. This person will be knowledgeable about the cryptocurrency ecosystem and feel comfortable navigating complex processes to close six and seven figure deals. The impact you will have here: - Account Mapping - Connect with all the current key stakeholders within State and Local Law Enforcement and identify what matters to them, what are their potential use cases, who holds budgets, who makes decisions, who influences decisions, who owns which process - Prospecting - Discover new stakeholders within State and Local Law Enforcement and identify what matters to them, what are their potential use cases, who holds budgets, who makes decisions, who influences decisions, who owns which process - Nurturing - Own, plan, execute, and/or quarterback activities to nurture client relationships, feedback loops, referrals, renewals, upsells, cross-sells, expansions - Account Planning - Create and execute strategic plans for State and Local Law Enforcement to not only ensure company goals are met across key revenue and churn metrics, but also new growth opportunities are discovered and pursued - Product and Subject Matter Expertise - Hone TRM product and customer vertical subject matter expertise to enrich every stage of the sales process from demonstrations to trial to customer advisory sessions to innovation workshops - Customer Advocacy - Proactively gather and prioritize customer feedback and champion it within TRM - Loyalty - Develop a roster of happy customers that will refer new prospects, champion TRM, and provide crucial feedback What we’re looking for: - At least 8+ years of experience selling SaaS products into State and Local Law Enforcement agencies - Strong knowledge of State and Local Law Enforcement accounts and their workflows - Knows government contracting and has a rich set of Partners across Government. - Strong customer-facing presentation/listening skills with the ability to establish credibility with senior State and Local Law Enforcement executives - A knack for storytelling. You have the ability understand customer needs and build + convey compelling value propositions - Adaptable. Goals can change fast. You anticipate and react quickly - Autonomous, collaborative and an excellent communicator About the Team: - Our public sector team thrives on collaboration, always looking out for each other by sharing opportunities and competitive insights. We actively exchange ideas and strategies to boost each other's sales efforts. Communication is key, and we primarily use Slack, making sure to @mention colleagues for timely responses. Our routine includes weekly 1-on-1 meetings with managers, bi-weekly team meetings, and monthly Pod meetings with the broader support organization. Above all, we prioritize our customers' missions, and this dedication is reflected in every aspect of our TRM life. - Our team predominantly operates in the EST timezone, with some members in PST. We start our day around 8:00 am and typically finish after 5:00 pm. While we may work beyond standard hours when necessary, we deeply respect family time and strive not to intrude on it. We're committed to contributing whenever needed, ensuring our team's success isn't confined to a 40-hour workweek. Learn about TRM Speed in this position: - Rapid Opportunity Assessment: You'll swiftly qualify or disqualify opportunities to ensure a strong, future-focused pipeline. Your goal is to add more than $150K in qualified pipeline each week, targeting next quarter and beyond. - Sales Campaigns: You'll develop two new sales campaigns each month to accelerate pipeline growth, with a focus on generating in-quarter opportunities. - Strategic Sales Planning: You'll regularly update and evaluate a strategic sales plan for all Tier 1 current customers and identify potential Tier 1 prospects on a monthly basis. Life at TRM We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day. TRM moves quickly. We are a high velocity, high ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it will ship here in days. Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting financial crime. The problems are complex, the stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly. The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission. As a result, the way we operate requires a high level of ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. At TRM, you should expect: - Priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterate - Work that often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguity - A high level of personal ownership and accountability - Close collaboration across teams and functions - Frequent, high-touch communication - Creative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking - A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment. We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. At the same time, many people find this work deeply rewarding. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. Learn more: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like AI Fluency at TRM AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM. We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks. At TRM, AI fluency means you are among the top 10 percent of operators in your function in how you apply AI to: - Accelerate repeatable workflows - Structure and solve problems - Improve output quality - Increase speed and leverage You will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process. Leadership Principles We hire and grow against three leadership principles. They’re the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. - Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly. - Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday. - Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one‑team mindset — giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger. Join our Mission At TRM we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply — we hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast. TRM is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, backed by Blockchain Capital, Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, TRM operates as a distributed-first company with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore. Privacy Policy and Additional Information By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the TRM Privacy Policy. Our typical hiring cycles for specialized roles span 24 to 36 months. Accordingly, we retain your personal information for up to 36 months to evaluate your application and to consider you for current and future employment opportunities, unless you request earlier deletion or a different retention period is required or permitted by law. To notify TRM Labs that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. The use of AI tools of any kind (including but not limited to notetakers, interview assistants, and real-time coaching tools such as Otter.ai, Fireflies, Fathom, Cluey, or similar) during TRM interviews is not permitted without prior approval from TRM. TRM uses its own internal tools for note-taking to ensure a consistent and confidential experience for all candidates. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this form. Recruitment agencies TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement. Learn More: Company Values | Interviewing | FAQs

Build a Safer World. TRM Labs provides blockchain analytics and AI solutions to help law enforcement and national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime. TRM’s blockchain intelligence and AI platforms include solutions to trace the source and destination of funds, identify illicit activity, build cases, and construct an operating picture of threats. TRM is trusted by leading agencies and businesses worldwide who rely on TRM to enable a safer, more secure world for all. The Sales Account Director will join a team driving TRM’s crypto go-to-market strategy for the DoS / USSS / NCFI customers. Your goal will be to increase and strengthen our foothold in the space. We're looking for a customer-obsessed, consultative salesperson to own the entire sales process with new and existing customers. This person will be knowledgeable about the cryptocurrency ecosystem and feel comfortable navigating complex processes to close six and seven figure deals. The impact you will have here: - Account Mapping - Connect with all the current key stakeholders within the DoS / USSS / NCFI as well as Law Enforcement and identify what matters to them, what are their potential use cases, who holds budgets, who makes decisions, who influences decisions, who owns which process - Prospecting - Discover new stakeholders within the DoS / USSS / NCFI and identify what matters to them, what are their potential use cases, who holds budgets, who makes decisions, who influences decisions, who owns which process - Nurturing - Own, plan, execute, and/or quarterback activities to nurture client relationships, feedback loops, referrals, renewals, upsells, cross-sells, expansions - Account Planning - Create and execute strategic plans for the DoS / USSS / NCFI to not only ensure company goals are met across key revenue and churn metrics, but also new growth opportunities are discovered and pursued - Product and Subject Matter Expertise - Hone TRM product and customer vertical subject matter expertise to enrich every stage of the sales process from demonstrations to trial to customer advisory sessions to innovation workshops - Customer Advocacy - Proactively gather and prioritize customer feedback and champion it within TRM - Loyalty - Develop a roster of happy customers that will refer new prospects, champion TRM, and provide crucial feedback What we’re looking for: - At least 8+ years of experience selling SaaS products into Federal Law Enforcement agencies - Strong knowledge of the DoS / USSS / NCFI and other Law Enforcement accounts and their workflows - Knows government contracting and has a rich set of Partners across Government. - Strong customer-facing presentation/listening skills with the ability to establish credibility with senior DoS / USSS / NCFI executives - A knack for storytelling. You have the ability understand customer needs and build + convey compelling value propositions - Adaptable. Goals can change fast. You anticipate and react quickly - Autonomous, collaborative and an excellent communicator About the Team: - Our public sector team thrives on collaboration, always looking out for each other by sharing opportunities and competitive insights. We actively exchange ideas and strategies to boost each other's sales efforts. Communication is key, and we primarily use Slack, making sure to @mention colleagues for timely responses. Our routine includes weekly 1-on-1 meetings with managers, bi-weekly team meetings, and monthly Pod meetings with the broader support organization. Above all, we prioritize our customers' missions, and this dedication is reflected in every aspect of our TRM life. - Our team predominantly operates in the EST timezone, with some members in PST. We start our day around 8:00 am and typically finish after 5:00 pm. While we may work beyond standard hours when necessary, we deeply respect family time and strive not to intrude on it. We're committed to contributing whenever needed, ensuring our team's success isn't confined to a 40-hour workweek. Learn about TRM Speed in this position: - Rapid Opportunity Assessment: You'll swiftly qualify or disqualify opportunities to ensure a strong, future-focused pipeline. Your goal is to add more than $150K in qualified pipeline each week, targeting next quarter and beyond. - Sales Campaigns: You'll develop two new sales campaigns each month to accelerate pipeline growth, with a focus on generating in-quarter opportunities. - Strategic Sales Planning: You'll regularly update and evaluate a strategic sales plan for all Tier 1 current customers and identify potential Tier 1 prospects on a monthly basis. Life at TRM We are building a safer world. That promise shows up in how we work every day. TRM moves quickly. We are a high velocity, high ownership team that expects clarity, follow-through, and impact. People who thrive here are energized by hard problems, experimentation, and continuous feedback. If something takes months elsewhere, it will ship here in days. Our work sits at the intersection of AI, national security, and fighting financial crime. The problems are complex, the stakes are real, and the environment evolves quickly. The pace and intensity of the work reflect the importance of the mission. As a result, the way we operate requires a high level of ownership, adaptability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. At TRM, you should expect: - Priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterate - Work that often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguity - A high level of personal ownership and accountability - Close collaboration across teams and functions - Frequent, high-touch communication - Creative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking - A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment. We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. At the same time, many people find this work deeply rewarding. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. Learn more: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like AI Fluency at TRM AI fluency is a baseline expectation at TRM. We believe AI meaningfully changes how top performers operate. We expect every team member to use AI to accelerate and reimagine their craft, not just automate surface tasks. At TRM, AI fluency means you are among the top 10 percent of operators in your function in how you apply AI to: - Accelerate repeatable workflows - Structure and solve problems - Improve output quality - Increase speed and leverage You will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process. Leadership Principles We hire and grow against three leadership principles. They’re the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. - Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment – test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly. - Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and invest in getting better everyday. - Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one‑team mindset — giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger. Join our Mission At TRM we care deeply about our craft. We are looking for individuals who want their work to matter, who experiment with speed and rigor, and who take pride in building a safer world for billions of people. If you’re excited by TRM’s mission but don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply — we hire for slope, judgment, and the will to learn fast. TRM is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, backed by Blockchain Capital, Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, Thoma Bravo, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, TRM operates as a distributed-first company with hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore. Privacy Policy and Additional Information By submitting your application, you are agreeing to allow TRM to process your personal information in accordance with the TRM Privacy Policy. Our typical hiring cycles for specialized roles span 24 to 36 months. Accordingly, we retain your personal information for up to 36 months to evaluate your application and to consider you for current and future employment opportunities, unless you request earlier deletion or a different retention period is required or permitted by law. To notify TRM Labs that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. The use of AI tools of any kind (including but not limited to notetakers, interview assistants, and real-time coaching tools such as Otter.ai, Fireflies, Fathom, Cluey, or similar) during TRM interviews is not permitted without prior approval from TRM. TRM uses its own internal tools for note-taking to ensure a consistent and confidential experience for all candidates. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this form. Recruitment agencies TRM Labs does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to TRM employees. TRM Labs is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company without a signed agreement. Learn More: Company Values | Interviewing | FAQs

THE MISSION & VISION The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) is a non-profit organization that partners with educators, students, families, and young adults to advance innovative research and advocate for equitable policies that address systemic barriers in schools, workplaces, and communities. For nearly 50 years, NCLD’s dedicated team has worked to create a world with unrestricted access and unlimited opportunities for those with learning disabilities. JOB SUMMARY The Director of Research and Innovation is responsible for leading the team of professionals who execute the research initiatives within NCLD’s strategic plan to advance the organization’s mission and advances innovation in policy and practice based on NCLD’s research agenda. A strategic thinker and thought partner, the Director leads departmental goal setting and ensures the execution of NCLD’s research agenda by providing the clarity, capacity, and support needed to achieve research goals in support of NCLD’s mission. The Director will collaborate with team members across the organization to successfully lead and support projects while also providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to research team members. In collaboration with other team members, the Director is charged with shaping the vision for NCLD’s research, innovating by using research insights to inform practice or systems-level change, incorporating partnership with NCLD’s constituents and policy priorities such that NCLD’s research can advance innovations and equity in policy and practice for individuals with LD. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES - Alongside CEO, set and measure ambitious yearly goals for NCLD’s research initiatives and assess the alignment of these efforts with the overall mission and vision of the organization. - Lead vision setting for NCLD’s research agenda, in collaboration with team members, ensuring alignment across research, programmatic, and policy initiatives and synergy with NCLD’s strategic plan. - Facilitate agile teamwork processes for the research team, ensuring alignment with departmental goals, helping teams to protect capacity and remove barriers, and improving team and cross-departmental efficiency. - Oversee research budget and budgetary decision-making, including managing accounts with vendors and subcontracts, ensuring projects remain on budget. - Coach and support research team members and consultants in planning, executing, and communicating research findings related to LD to a broad range of stakeholders. - Supervise and mentor research team members, providing professional development opportunities, ongoing feedback, and coaching to team members in their people management skills to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization. - Incorporate feedback from individuals with learning disabilities, families/caregivers, and others where appropriate, on the research activities and priorities of NCLD. - Support the advancement of the Professional Advisory Board, creating opportunities to leverage the group’s expertise to advance NCLD’s research initiatives. - Collaborate with the Development team and Professional Advisory Board to build new funding opportunities, potentially including Federal grants and contracts, consultancy and advising models, and subawards from strategic partners. - Engage with thought leaders, experts, and leading practitioners to promote NCLD’s mission and strategic plan. - Represent NCLD at conferences and meetings and occasionally to the media. •Serve as in-house expert, providing timely information and feedback to NCLD leadership, team members, project staff, consultants, and program partners. - Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CR EDENTIALS - Ph.D. in education, social sciences, disability, or other related-areas. - 10+ years’ work experience, in a non-profit preferred COMPETENCIES - Deep knowledge of the field of learning disabilities, attention disorders, executive functioning, and educationpolicy and programming. - Expertise in Qualitative, Quantitative, or Mixed Methods research design. - Understanding of the state of research within the LD community and community-based research in general. - Willingness to challenge standard thinking with new ideas, new approaches, and new solutions. - Highly creative, curious, entrepreneurial, and innovative; passion for user-centered design, complex problemsolving, and bringing ideas to life. - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. - Demonstrated expertise in grant writing, grant-management, and direct project management. - Demonstrated ability to compile, analyze, and tell a story with complex data. - Sense of humor; positive attitude. - Passion and commitment to NCLD’s mission. - Ability to work flexible hours, as needed.