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American Institutes for Research

<div><div><p>AIR is seeking a <b>Senior Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant </b>with deep expertise in higher education in prison and work-based learning, and one or more of the following areas:
</p><ul><li>postsecondary education systems</li>
<li>workforce development</li>
<li>reentry services</li>
</ul>
<p>This role will lead strategic technical assistance projects that support institutions and agencies in improving outcomes for underserved populations including people impacted by the criminal legal system.<br>
<br>
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR&rsquo;s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.</p>
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About AIR:</b></h2>
<p>
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment.</p>
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Responsibilities:</b></h2>
<div><ul><li>Lead cross-sector technical assistance efforts that strengthen alignment between postsecondary education institutions, workforce systems, and reentry programs to expand access to career pathways and work-based learning opportunities for people impacted by the criminal legal system and other underserved populations.</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert on higher education in prison (HEP), including program design, implementation, and development of tools and resources to support effective delivery. Maintain strong connections within the HEP community and AIR&rsquo;s internal divisions to inform and enhance AIR&rsquo;s work.</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert on work-based learning, such as apprenticeship, and the development of tools and resources to support program design and adaptation of existing programs to include work-based learning (WBL). Maintain strong connections with the higher education community about the use of WBL and/or apprenticeship.</li>
<li>Conduct policy and program analysis to inform improvements in postsecondary and workforce reentry systems, including evaluation of funding streams, field needs, service delivery models, and institutional practices.</li>
<li>Translate research into actionable tools and guidance, producing briefs, toolkits, and training materials that help practitioners implement evidence-based strategies for career readiness and reentry success.</li>
<li>Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, and professional growth.</li>
<li>Identify and pursue new business opportunities with federal, state, and foundation clients.</li>
</ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications:</b></h2>
<p><b>
Education, Knowledge, and Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master&rsquo;s degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in a related field.</li>
<li>Experience delivering TA to public agencies, nonprofits, or community-based organizations.</li>
<li>Prior experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, philanthropic, or academic setting.</li>
<li>Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or federal/state technical assistance contracts and leading cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Established networks in the field and a willingness to cultivate relationships on behalf of AIR.</li>
<li>Familiarity with federal funding streams and policy frameworks related to Pell reinstatement, WIOA, Perkins V, and Second Chance Pell.
</li></ul><p><b>Skills</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Well-connected within the HEP community, with knowledge of current trends, policy developments, and best practices.</li>
<li>Experience navigating policies that promote WBL in higher education settings, with knowledge of current trends and best practices.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of systems-level challenges and opportunities in postsecondary access, career readiness, and reentry for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.</li>
<li>Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with experience leading professional development and capacity-building efforts across diverse stakeholder groups.</li>
<li>Ability to translate research and policy into practical tools, resources, and guidance for practitioners and decision-makers.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders to build trust, foster collaboration, and ensure successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Effective communicator and facilitator across various group sizes and settings, including experience developing briefs, toolkits, and training materials.</li>
<li>Strong collaboration skills, with experience collaborating across internal teams and organizational divisions to align expertise and deliver cohesive project supports.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Disclosures:
</b></p><p>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
</p><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
</p><p>All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
</p><p><b>ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: </b>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.orgor call 202.403.5000.</p>
<p><b>
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning &amp; Disclaimer:</b></p>
<p>
AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an &ldquo;@air.org&rdquo; domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.</p>
<p>
#LI-AS1 #LI-REMOTE</p></div><div><div><div><div><p>
AIR&rsquo;s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.</p></div></div><p>
Anticipated Annual Salary Range</p><p>
$120,000 - $150,000 USD</p></div></div></div>

Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Higher Education in Prison and Workforce Reentry New

<div><div><p>Join AIR's Employment and Economic Opportunity Program as a <b>Senior Mixed-Methods Researcher</b> to lead the design and implementation of applied research and evaluation studies that integrate qualitative and quantitative methods to address complex policy and practice questions. This role plays a central part in shaping study designs, leading data collection and analysis, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights for clients and stakeholders.</p>
<p>
The position supports AIR&rsquo;s work across education, workforce, and public systems, including research related to labor market change, the future of work, and the implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). The researcher will contribute to rigorous, applied research that can inform policy, while collaborating closely with technical assistance and program teams.</p>
<p>
This position will contribute to AIR&rsquo;s growing portfolio of work focused on AI, labor market change, and education-to-workforce alignment, including efforts that support educators, system leaders, and policymakers in planning for workforce transitions.</p>
<p>
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR&rsquo;s U.S. office locations with occasional travel required for meetings, training sessions, and conferences. This does not include U.S. territories. The position requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones.</p>
<p><b>
About AIR:</b></p>
<p>
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Serve in senior researcher roles such as principal investigator, project director, or task lead on applied research and evaluation projects.</li>
<li>Lead mixed methods study design, ensuring alignment between research questions, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and analytic plans.</li>
<li>Manage day-to-day project operations, including timelines, staffing, budgets, and quality assurance.</li>
<li>Lead and oversee qualitative and quantitative data collection efforts, including interviews, focus groups, observations, surveys, and document reviews.</li>
<li>Oversee the development of data collection instruments such as interview protocols, focus group guides, surveys, and observation tools.</li>
<li>Conduct or supervise qualitative and quantitative data analysis using appropriate analytic approaches and software.</li>
<li>Apply subject matter expertise to design research that is responsive to client needs and grounded in real world policy and practice contexts.</li>
<li>Translate complex findings into clear, usable products such as reports, briefs, dashboards, and visualizations for diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Communicate study progress, findings, and implications effectively to clients, partners, and internal teams.</li>
<li>Contribute to proactive business development by building and sustaining relationships, sharing market and client insights, identifying emerging needs and potential opportunities, and actively supporting early‑stage shaping and positioning efforts that advance mission‑aligned growth.</li>
<li>Represent AIR at conferences and other events, actively participating in social media and other promotional campaigns focused on AI, labor market change, and education-to-workforce alignment.</li>
<li>Contribute to proposal development efforts, including study design, methods sections, and cost-efficient approaches.</li>
<li>Foster strong, collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and project teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Education, Knowledge, and Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>PhD in related subject area (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience or Master&rsquo;s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience designing and leading mixed methods research or evaluation studies in applied settings.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of implementation science and applied research frameworks.</li>
<li>Experience working in contract research, evaluation, or consulting environments.</li>
<li>Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and surveys.</li>
<li>Experience conducting or overseeing data analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative software (e.g., NVivo, STATA, R, Excel, or similar tools).</li>
<li>Experience managing research project teams and coordinating staff across multiple tasks or workstreams.</li>
<li>Experience building and maintaining productive client and partner relationships.</li>
<li>Experience contributing to or leading research proposals and grant applications.</li>
</ul>
<p> <b>Skills:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings into coherent conclusions.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise research summaries for non‑technical audiences.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and quality.</li>
<li>Experience using AI tools to synthesize information, draft content, analyze data, or improve efficiency in day-to-day work. Ability to apply sound judgment when interpreting AI-generated outputs.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and virtual team environments.</li>
<li>Strong professional judgment and ability to navigate complex client and stakeholder contexts.</li>
<li>Willingness to conduct proactive business development by building and sustaining relationships, sharing market and client insights, identifying emerging needs and potential opportunities, and actively supporting early‑stage shaping and positioning efforts that result in additional work.</li>
<li>Ability to utilize campaigns and conferences to make strategic connections, share and document contacts and insights, and follow up effectively to sustain relationships and support future mission‑aligned opportunities.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Disclosures:</b> Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.</p>
<p>
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.</p>
<p><b>
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: </b>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.orgor call 202.403.5000.</p>
<p><b>
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning &amp; Disclaimer: </b>AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an &ldquo;@air.org&rdquo; domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.</p>
<p>
AIR&rsquo;s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.</p>
<p>
#LI-MP1 #LI-Remote</p></div><div><div><div><div><p>
AIR&rsquo;s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.</p></div></div><p>
Anticipated Annual Salary Range</p><p>
$126,100 - $168,100 USD</p></div></div></div>

Senior Mixed-Methods Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity New

<div><div><p>Join AIR as a <b>Medicaid Principal Researcher</b> with our Healthcare Innovations team. Our team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts &ndash; nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts &ndash; advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools.</p>
<p>
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.</p>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About AIR:</b></h4>
<p>
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>
The responsibilities for the position include:</p>
<div>
<ul><li>Leads project and task execution and business development, specifically for work conducted for CMS and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).</li>
<li>Directs execution of large complex projects or portfolio of smaller projects; oversees the planning, design, and implementation of project procedures.</li>
<li>Leads proposal efforts including review of proposals for sound practices and techniques, briefings, and client relation/development activities.</li>
<li>Serves as industry expert for alternative payment models, value-based reimbursement, or Medicaid coverage and payment policies and care delivery frameworks</li>
<li>Effectively coaches and manages others to promote their development; sets developmental goals and measurements for staff.</li>
<li>Fosters an environment that values a wide range of perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and individual strengths.</li>
</ul></div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications:</b></h4>
<p><b>
Education, Knowledge, and Experience</b></p>
<div>
<div><ul><li>Ph.D. in Economics, Health Services Research, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research or related work or Master&rsquo;s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years project management experience.</li>
<li>Direct experience on prior or current CMMI alternative payment model contracts.</li>
<li>Proven track record of winning new business with CMS, AHRQ, or other HHS agencies.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy, Medicare, and/or dually-enrolled individuals.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Medicaid claims and administrative data, provider claims, survey data, and publicly available datasets.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills</b></h4>
<ul><li>Must possess strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills at a senior level.</li>
<li>Extensive success in writing, conceptualizing, analyzing, and consulting on large-scale federally funded projects.</li>
<li>Proven ability to provide technical assistance and guidance to federal and state agencies related to Medicaid policies</li>
<li>Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.</li>
</ul>
</div></div><p><b>Disclosures:</b> Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.</p>
<p>
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.</p>
<p><b>
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: </b>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.orgor call 202.403.5000.</p>
<p><b>
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning &amp; Disclaimer: </b>AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an &ldquo;@air.org&rdquo; domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.</p></div><div><div><div><div><p>
AIR&rsquo;s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.</p></div></div><p>
Anticipated Annual Salary Range</p><p>
$155,000 - $190,000 USD</p></div></div></div>

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