Director of Research
Core
Lead the Office of Community Safety's research, evaluation, and evidence-building agenda to inform strategies, programs, and investments in violence prevention and public safety.
Role type
Director of Research (Senior Leadership Team)
Builds
Research briefs, reports, presentations, and actionable recommendations for policymakers and community stakeholders
Domain
Public sector / Community Safety / Violence Prevention / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Research design, program evaluation, performance measurement, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, policy translation
Preferred skills
Experience in government, nonprofit, or academic settings; ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences
Technologies
Statistical analysis, surveys, administrative data analysis
Responsibilities
Lead development of research and evaluation projects aligned with strategic goals; design and oversee program evaluations to assess impact; manage relationships with external researchers and academic institutions; supervise research and evaluation staff; translate findings into actionable recommendations for decision-making
Seniority
Director, Senior Leadership Team