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Applied Research Director and Assistant Vice President Community Development & Engagement

Minneapolis, MN💼 Full-time💰 $158,500–$286,500🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a team of economists and data scientists to conduct applied research on low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on housing, labor markets, and Native economies to inform public policy.

Role type

Senior Applied Research Director / Assistant Vice President

Builds

Policy-informed research outputs and strategic division direction

Domain

Public Policy / Economics / Community Development

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research

Required skills

Doctorate in economics/public policy, quantitative research management, policy impact analysis, team leadership, strategic vision, external partnership building

Preferred skills

Experience with housing/labor/Native economies research, original data collection, communications strategy, innovation fostering

Technologies

Econometric practices, data analysis tools

Responsibilities

Set and shepherd a rigorous research agenda, manage research team and processes, brief senior leadership on emerging issues, build external research partnerships, provide supervision and development feedback to staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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