Associate Director of Research, Vera California
Core
Lead Vera California's research portfolio, designing studies, supervising staff, and translating evidence into policy advocacy for criminal justice reform.
Role type
Manager-level research lead (policy/criminal justice)
Builds
Policy recommendations, research publications, and data-informed fact sheets for advocacy
Domain
Public policy / Criminal justice reform / California state government
Required skills
Mixed methods research design, team supervision, applied policy research, criminal legal systems expertise, data analysis, advocacy strategy, race equity commitment
Preferred skills
Direct experience with criminal justice or immigration systems, advanced social science degree
Technologies
Mixed methods research tools, administrative datasets
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee research plans and projects; supervise and mentor research staff; serve as Principal Investigator and ensure ethical standards; conduct hands-on data collection and analysis; shape evidence-based messaging and write research products; collaborate with advocacy and communications teams; cultivate external research partnerships.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
