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Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. Our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs. We design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 200 people across the country, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers.

Director, Research & Insights

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16 days ago

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$120K - $150K / year

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Director, Research & Insights

Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Role Description JFF is seeking a Director, Research & Insights to lead and strengthen our enterprise-wide impact measurement systems and data infrastructure. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of research rigor, data strategy, and organizational learning. The Director will support and lead major initiatives including: - American Job Quality Survey (AJQS) and North Star measurement - State Impact Strategy - Development of an AI-powered research repository that centralizes data and insights across JFF The Director will also support research activities on select funded projects and contribute to fundraising and proposal development to expand JFF’s research portfolio. Qualifications - Experienced researcher and systems thinker with at least 12 years of experience in applied research, evaluation, or data strategy within education, workforce, or social impact settings. - Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research and analysis. - Experience with various data collection, data analytic, and data visualization tools (e.g., Baserow, Domo, Alchemer, SPSS, etc). - Adept at integrating mixed-methods findings and working with external research partners. - Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level data infrastructure or research systems. - Deep understanding of impact measurement frameworks, performance indicators, and data governance practices. - Exceptional communicator who can translate complex data into compelling narratives. - Proven experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams. - Strong writing and proposal development skills. - Commitment to JFF’s mission of equitable economic advancement. - Operates with a growth mindset and high standards. - Is deeply aligned with JFF’s mission, vision, and values. Requirements - Provide technical guidance on survey design, analysis, and interpretation to our external research partners. - Analyze a large, complex dataset on job quality to answer enterprise inquiries. - Define and implement a process for internal data use. - Facilitate Business Unit (BU)-specific work sessions and targeted discussions. - Align job quality measurement with JFF’s North Star impact drivers. - Lead data analysis related to JFF’s State Impact strategy. - Recalibrate and re-score system maturity indicators on a defined cycle. - Apply contribution-based frameworks to assess organizational influence on system change. - Analyze ecosystem behavior change to distinguish between organizational activity outputs and meaningful shifts. - Partner with state leads and internal leadership to pressure-test measurement logic. - Partner with colleagues to develop proposals, concept notes, and funder materials. - Oversee or advise on select research activities, ensuring methodological quality. - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to co-design studies. Benefits - Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. - Flexible work arrangements (in-person, hybrid, or remote). - Annual home office stipend for all regular full-time and part-time employees. - Office equipment provided as needed for new employees. - Hiring range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually. Company Description Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. Our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs. We design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 200 people across the country, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers.

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