Lead Research Manager
Core
Manages operational execution of applied research projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, timelines, and budgets while coordinating data collection and analysis.
Role type
Senior IC research project manager
Builds
Research reports, manuscripts, policy briefs, and data-driven findings for the Inclusive Economy Lab
Domain
Academic research, labor economics, development economics, public policy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Project management, IRB protocol management, data use agreement management, stakeholder liaison, budget tracking, report drafting, team mentorship, data quality troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Master's in public policy/social science/economics, experience managing applied research in policy/government/nonprofit/academic settings, familiarity with quantitative/qualitative research methods, commitment to racial equity and economic justice
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Manage work plans, timelines, and deliverable schedules for multiple active research projects; Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies and IRB protocols; Coordinate data collection activities including survey administration and participant recruitment; Serve as primary liaison with partner organizations on data sharing and implementation fidelity; Draft, review, and provide feedback on research reports, presentations, and policy briefs; Provide people management and mentorship to Project Associates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities