Director of Research
Core
Leading research, evaluation, and evidence-building agenda for a city safety office to inform strategies and programs on violence prevention and public safety.
Role type
Director of Research (Senior Leadership Team)
Builds
Research briefs, reports, presentations, and actionable recommendations for policymakers and program managers.
Domain
Public sector / Urban safety / Violence prevention
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Research design, program evaluation, performance measurement, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, policy translation
Preferred skills
Experience in government, nonprofit, or academic settings; expertise in behavioral health and community safety domains
Technologies
Statistical analysis, surveys, administrative data analysis
Responsibilities
Lead development of research and evaluation projects; design and oversee program evaluations; manage external research partnerships; supervise research staff; translate findings into policy recommendations
Seniority
Director, Senior Leadership Team