Associate Director, Research and Evaluation

National Council on Aging

We believe every person deserves to age well. That’s why we’re on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Come join an awesome team and learn about the work we do, the people we serve, and why equitable aging matters now more than ever. At NCOA, we represent the interests of the aging population across the nation, while striving to live out our core values of equity, excellence, and innovation. This is meaningful work where we put “people first” and our employees can learn and grow, where work / life balance is prioritized, and have a flexible hybrid work schedule while being part of a dynamic, collaborative team.

We are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. The  Associate Director of Research and Evaluation  will join NCOA at a time of dynamic growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Research & Evaluation will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and disseminating research and evaluation efforts that inform strategy, demonstrate impact, and generate actionable insights to advance the health and economic security of older adults. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in applied research, economic evaluation, and complex data analysis. This position will lead rigorous research studies—including cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses—leverage large and linked datasets, and co-lead NCOA’s enterprise-wide learning agenda. In collaboration with the Senior Director, they will also support strategic partnerships, oversee technical quality, contribute to business development, and mentor junior staff.

Positions at this level typically report to a director or senior director and require advanced knowledge and experience as well as some management capabilities. Incumbents are required to make independent judgements within their scope of work and require minimal oversight.  Incumbents generally have five or more years of experience in their discipline and a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, as well as substantive experience at this level. Graduate level degrees may be considered in lieu of experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research & Evaluation Leadership

Lead complex, mixed-methods research and evaluation studies aligned with NCOA’s strategic goals.

Conduct advanced statistical and econometric analyses using large-scale datasets (e.g., administrative claims, survey data, etc).

Provide strategic and technical guidance to grantees participating in research / evaluation components of NCOA initiatives (e.g., Innovation Lab).

Mentor junior research staff and guide professional development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Economic evaluation (cost-benefit analysis, ROI modeling, cost-effectiveness)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

SELECTION PROCESS

We only accept applications that follow the electronic process. No phone calls please. This position is subject to background screening.

NCOA offers generous benefits, including :

NCOA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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