Role Description The Principal Researcher in Child Welfare will lead business pursuits related to federal, state, and local child welfare policy and program research and evaluation. We seek a dynamic business development leader contributing to the expansion and management of a robust portfolio of contract and grant-funded policy, research and evaluation projects in child welfare. - Areas of expertise may include child welfare data system integration, cross-system data use, adoption, permanency, kinship care, foster parents, prevention, and other child welfare content, program, or policy areas. - The chosen candidate will be a leader in AIR’s Children and Families portfolio of business pursuits and projects, which also includes early childhood education and care, and maternal and child health. - The candidate will be proactively thinking ahead about opportunities. - The candidate will have content, technical and management expertise, with the ability to build and nurture relationships with clients and leaders in the child welfare field. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. Responsibilities - Provide thought leadership, build capacity and expand eminence in child welfare. - Explore opportunities and develop a marketing and business plan to grow AIR’s child welfare work. - Support other intersecting fields, such as early childhood care and education, maternal and child health, children’s mental health, trauma-informed care, and social service supports. - Support AIR’s growth through business development, including leading and writing proposals for grants or contracts to federal, state, and local education agencies; foundations; and other clients. - Manage projects, serving as principal investigator and/or project director for large and/or complex research studies and evaluations. - Mentor junior colleagues by sharing best practices in conducting research, applying evaluation methods, and leading project tasks. - Maintain excellent relationships with funders, clients, and other partners; serve as a primary client contact; and actively grow our portfolio of work. Qualifications - Doctoral degree in child development, developmental psychology, human development, education, public or social policy, economics, social welfare or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research, or Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience. - 10 or more years of project leadership experience, including proposal writing, project management, staff supervision, report writing, and external relationship management. - National and positive reputation for expertise in child welfare and well-connected in the field. - Knowledge of family supports, social services and/or early childhood research. - Proven record of accomplishment leading proposals and winning competitive contracts/grants from various funding organizations. - Familiarity with federal and state procurement and contract opportunities. - Experience effectively leading and mentoring diverse teams working on research-focused projects and/or tasks within large/complex projects. Skills - Strong quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method design and analysis skills. - Demonstrated strong writing skills to effectively communicate findings and policy implications from technical research. - Demonstrated clear oral communication skills, including the capacity to collaborate professionally with clients and stakeholders. - Proven ability to develop staff capacity in research and evaluation design and methods. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to accuracy and research best practices. Disclosures - Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position. - American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. - AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. - AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. Accessibility Notice If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000. Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Please take extra caution while examining the email address. Anticipated Annual Salary Range $155,000 — $190,000 USD

Cheminformatics Researcher locations US - Remote (Any location) time type Full time Scientist Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust Our federal client conducts chemical analyses to support rapid and precise regulatory decision-making. As a member of the Computational Toxicology Consultation Service team - What You’ll Do: - Lead clear, accurate communication of project's consultation plans, findings, and results to internal stakeholders and external collaborators at all levels. - Establish time estimates and resources required to execute project plans and delivery schedules. - Acquire and assemble data for expert review of chemical models, process chemical structures and generate chemistry model predictions. Determine the probable in-vitro toxicity, animal toxicity, or adverse human clinical effects of ~10 chemicals per week. - Catalog and record experimental data in an appropriate format to share and publish. - Record detailed methods and procedures of each activity, sufficient to allow for reproduction; summarize and quality assure data; Maintain an archive of results in department knowledge database. - Improve the performance of chemistry models for future regulatory research project assessments. - Attend relevant applied regulatory science and drug innovation department meeting. What You Will Need: - Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant area of study. - 0-1 years of experience with data collection, analysis, and writing scientific manuscripts and technical reports. - Experience in organic chemistry, cheminformatics, and chemical drawing for regulatory research project assessments. - Provide analysis of toxicology evaluations and report results. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. - Understanding of analysis results, targets, project plans and timelines. - Authorized to work for any US employer without sponsorship. What Would Be Nice To Have: - Master’s degree in chemistry or studies in pharmaceutical science and toxicology. - Experience with chemical drawing tools and QSAR analyses. - Experience with CASE Ultra, Leadscope Model Applier/Enterprise, and Derek/Sarah Nexus computational toxicology software. - Experience with public health agencies such as HHS, FDA, NIH and CDC. The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: - Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance - Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays - Parental Leave - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Group Term Life and Travel Assistance - Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Care.com annual membership - Employee Assistance Program - Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Identify research needs with stakeholders and handle design, planning, and conduction of deep qualitative research studies (e.g. interviews, contextual observations, diary studies) as well as quantitative surveys. • Analyze user behaviour using analysis methods such as parametric/non-parametric testing or semantic analysis and tools to derive actionable product recommendations. • Collaborate with fellow researchers, product designers, engineers, product managers, and legal experts on research projects or to validate ideas and improve UX. • Create and contribute to artifacts like personas, journey maps, our research insights database and reports. • Present insights clearly to stakeholders, advocate for users, and work with and help improve our research frameworks. • Help define the strategic direction of our Legal AI by understanding and articulating what really matters to our users.

• Build the Research Function from the Ground Up • Define and execute the vision, strategy, and operating model for research at BEP • Design scalable research operations across 7 product lines with varying maturity, users, and business models • Establish foundational systems: research repository, intake and prioritization processes, governance, quality standards, participant recruitment, and data privacy practices • Partner with design leadership to shape the roadmap and long-term plan for growing research as a strategic capability • Elevate Research Craft Across the Organization • Uplevel the design team’s research capability through coaching, workshops, critiques, and office hours • Create practical frameworks, templates, and toolkits that make high-quality research easier and more consistent • Model strong research craft while empowering designers to confidently own appropriate research • Exercise sound judgment on when to lead directly vs. enable from the sidelines • Drive High-Impact Strategic Research • Lead complex, ambiguous research initiatives that inform product direction and executive decisions • Proactively identify gaps in organizational understanding and initiate research to address them • Synthesize insights across products to uncover patterns, opportunities, and strategic recommendations • Translate findings into compelling narratives that drive alignment and action • Partner closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional leaders to ensure research meaningfully shapes roadmaps • Champion a User-Centered Culture • Establish research as a trusted, strategic voice within product and design leadership • Clearly communicate the value and impact of research to stakeholders • Advocate for users in critical decision-making moments • Help embed user-centered thinking across BEP’s product organization