Role Description Mathematica seeks a principal researcher or senior fellow who is passionate about improving educational outcomes to lead research and evaluation, program improvement, and technical assistance projects. The principal researcher will lead projects focused on a variety of K-12 and postsecondary education topics, including: - Literacy and math instruction - The educator workforce - Chronic absenteeism - Education technology - Personalized learning - Postsecondary access and success - Career and technical education - Postsecondary supports for government agencies at the federal, state, and local level - Private philanthropic and nonprofit clients Our current and recent work includes a range of projects such as: - Developing evidence-based resources to guide education policymakers and practitioners - Designing and leading evaluations of federal education policies and programs - Serving as a learning and evaluation partner for state and local education agencies and postsecondary institutions - Conducting rigorous evaluations of education technology in partnership with school districts The principal researcher will join our interdisciplinary staff of researchers in fields such as economics, education (measurement or policy analysis), sociology, and data science. Principal researchers will contribute to growing the Education and Employment department by directing projects, identifying and developing new opportunities, leading proposals, and mentoring staff. Qualifications - Ph.D. or equivalent in education (measurement or policy analysis), economics, sociology, public policy, or a related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience - 10 or more years of experience (principal researcher) or 15/+ years of experience (senior fellow) working with or evaluating education programs/interventions - Extensive knowledge of federal education programs and approaches for improving educational outcomes for children - Experience partnering with state and local education agencies or other practitioners through research-practice partnerships Requirements - Evidence of successful business development activities with the federal government, state or local education agencies, non-profits, or foundations - Experience interacting with philanthropy, state and local education agencies, postsecondary education institutions, or other program practitioners - Ability to develop research and policy questions and establish policy and technical frameworks for addressing them - Ability to develop and implement solutions to critical issues facing government and private program providers - Experience conducting quality assurance to strengthen deliverables - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences - Strong interpersonal skills - Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and meet project timelines - Strong managerial skills of both projects and staff Benefits - Competitive salaries - Comprehensive benefits package - Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) - Annual bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance Application Instructions A cover letter and resume must be submitted at the time of application via our online application system. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis in the order that applications are received. Compensation Information The Principal Researcher opportunity offers an anticipated base salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 annually, and the Senior Fellow opportunity offers an anticipated base salary range of $180,000-220,000 annually. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.