Applied Research Director and Assistant Vice President Community Development & Engagement
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-informing research outputs, strategic division direction, and external partnerships
Domain
Public Policy / Economics / Community Development
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Doctorate in economics/public policy, quantitative research management, team leadership, strategic vision, policy communication, original data collection design
Preferred skills
Experience with housing/labor markets/Native economies, communications strategy, innovation fostering, cross-organizational partnership building
Responsibilities
Set research agenda, manage research team, conduct own research, brief senior leadership, build external networks, oversee administrative operations, foster team development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities