Director, Research & Insights Strategy

About JFF

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life 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.

To achieve that goal we design solutions scale best practices influence policy and action and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 250 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters) Washington DC and Oakland California we operate at the national state and local levels forging deep partnerships with employers investors entrepreneurs policymakers and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine whats possible.

Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that worksfor everyone.

Equal Employment Opportunity at JFF

Inclusion belonging and well-being are core to JFFs North Star and mission and we seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve as it is important to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care well-being and success of the employee through flexible work hours balanced workloads professional development and career advancement opportunities for all.

JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply to our open roles.

About the Team

Research and Insights (R&I) brings together impact measurement market insights and research under one roof creating an integrated and strategic approach to how we generate interpret and apply evidence. The team functions as strategic engine to power JFFs reach effectiveness and influence. Specifically R&I seeks to :

• Strengthen programmatic rigor through project-based evaluation and practice-informed evidence
• Advance our North Star Impact Framework and impact ROI frameworks
• Translate data and trends into actionable insights that shape strategy and amplify our influence
• Lead the national conversation on quality jobs through evidence and thought leadershi p

About the Position

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 researcher who thrives at the intersection of research rigor data strategy and organizational learning. The Director will support and lead major initiatives including the American Job Quality Survey (AJQS) and North Star measurement Program Impact Measurement (PIM) and the development of an AIpowered research repository that centralizes data and insights across JFF. The Director will also manage a team of researchers support research activities on select funded projects and contribute to fundraising and proposal development to expand JFFs research portfolio.

As a strategic partner to the Associate Vice President and senior leadership the Director will help shape the future of JFFs research portfolio. This includes evaluating tools and methodologies pinpointing strengths and opportunities and designing strategies that anticipate long-term goals. Were building on a strong foundation of work with rich data assets like AJQS and PIM and now were ready to take things to the next level. Youll have the flexibility to shape the vision in collaboration with the Associate Vice President and others by engaging in ongoing dialogue to refine strategies.

The ideal candidate is nimble creative and solutions-oriented and should be excited about leveraging big data to drive impact. If youre a researcher looking for a chance to think boldly this is your opportunity.

What Youll Do :

Lead impactful efforts by supporting JFFs Job Quality Measurement and North Star Efforts and o versee p rogram i mpact m easurement (PMI)

Build and Launch JFFs Research Repository and AI-Powered Search Mechanism

Advance b usiness d evelopmen t / p roposal s trateg ies and support research activities on funded projects

Foster a culture of collaboration inclusion and results

Who You Are

The qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work.

What We Offer

At JFF were fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible and in return we provide a gratifying work experience competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.

JFF has offices in Boston Oakland and Washington DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid or completely remote. To improve the employee experience and promote productivity while working remotely JFF offers an annual home office stipend to all regular full-time and part-time addition new employees receive office equipment as needed.

The hiring range for this role is $120000 - $150000 annually in alignment to JFF s Director II salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hires relevant experience and market demands.

To Apply

As part of your application please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Tia Kim Associate Vice President Research & Insights outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

Applications submitted by 11 : 59pmEST on Thursday December 11 th will be prioritized for review. We encourage interested candidates to apply by that date in order to be considered with the first slate of candidates early in the hiring process. Applications submitted after that date may not be prioritized for review depending on the strength of the pool. We will ensure that all candidates will receive updates on their candidacy before the search is closed.

At JFF were also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone including people with disabilities can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and / or have specific access / accommodation needs in order to fully participate in our hiring process please contact us at .

Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Marketing,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Project Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Leadership Experience,Management Consulting,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 120000 - 150000