WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we combine the power of science and strategy to improve people's lives. Each day, we work with institutions and organizations that seek to disrupt markets, understand and influence behavior, drive action on a national scale, and create positive impact. Our approach extends far beyond our client portfolio-as a certified B Corporation and a 2020 Greenbook Top 50 Market Research Company, we make a difference in our community through corporate-sponsored employee volunteer programs and pro bono partnerships with values-aligned nonprofits. Most importantly, as a 2019-2024 Top Workplace, we are committed to putting people first and foster a culture that reflects that commitment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity and inclusivity as the foundation of a healthy, successful, and innovative work environment. Join us, and together we can work to ensure a better tomorrow.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The Fors Marsh Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis (PEPA) practice is actively recruiting a skilled Managing Researcher to lead research and evaluation initiatives aimed at providing evidence-based insights into programs and policies crucial for regulating and overseeing different facets of the U.S. economy, financial systems, and workforce. This role plays a vital part in enhancing economic opportunity and social mobility for individuals. The selected candidate will be responsible for directing the design and implementation of mixed-methods evaluation tasks, collaborating closely with research teams, overseeing data collection, management, and analysis processes, synthesizing and presenting findings, spearheading business development endeavors, and establishing strong relationships with federal clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Using mixed-method research and evaluation approaches to provide federal clients with evidence that informs decisions about public assistance programs, policy development, organizational operations, etc.
• Directing projects including the management of other staff, timelines, and quality of deliverables.
• Preparing research reports, presentation decks, and other project deliverables summarizing research methods, findings, and implications.
• Providing federal client account management to understand needs, manage expectations, and build long-term relationships.
• Managing and conducting quality control to ensure the accuracy of technical reports and other products.
• Developing proposals and leading business development efforts.
• Balancing roles and responsibilities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Working as part of a team on a day-to-day basis in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, or other social science field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading research and evaluations for clients, including those in the federal government.
• Experienced project manager with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading intricate and diverse research endeavors, particularly focusing on survey methodologies. Skilled in fostering collaboration and achieving tangible outcomes.
• Adept at leading teams in the application of quantitative and qualitative methodologies and expertise in utilizing survey software and tools.
• Proven track record of leading successful business development efforts, including drafting proposals.
• Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present complex research findings clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary research teams in all aspects of the evaluation project life cycle, including:
• Developing evaluation design and analysis plans.
• Collecting quantitative and qualitative data from both primary and secondary sources, and cleaning, manipulating, and merging that data for analysis.
• Conducting data analysis to generate findings that answer research questions.
• Reporting and presenting findings to the client.
  
• Applicants may be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Social Security Administration (SSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is strongly preferred.
• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, or other social science field.

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors' packages. Ways we are unique?

• Ability to make an impact on people's lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
• Remote work.
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Salary: $120,000-$135,000

Location: Remote, United States Residents only

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.