JFF is seeking a Director, Research & Insights to lead and strengthen our enterprise-wide impact measurement systems and data infrastructure. The Director will support and lead major initiatives, manage a team of researchers, and contribute to fundraising and proposal development.
Requirements
- Experience in applied research, evaluation, or data strategy within education, workforce, or social impact settings
- Deep understanding of impact measurement frameworks, performance indicators, and data governance practices
- Experience in both quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
- Ability to design and interpret surveys, analyze large datasets, and synthesize qualitative data into actionable insights
- Experience with labor market intelligence (LMI) analyses and data collection, analytics, and visualization using various tools
- Ability to integrate mixed-methods findings and work with external research partners to tell cohesive stories about program impact and organizational learning
- Experience leading enterprise-level data infrastructure or research systems that drive strategy and performance improvement
- Ability to communicate complex data into compelling narratives for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams and fostering inclusive, collaborative, and learning-oriented environments
- Ability to engage and influence senior and executive leaders and guide them to drive change in their organizations
- Strong writing and proposal development skills, with experience contributing to concept papers, RFPs, and funder deliverables
- Commitment to JFF's mission of economic advancement and enthusiasm for leveraging data and insights to drive measurable impact
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Balanced workloads
- Professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Annual home office stipend
- Office equipment as needed
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
