AIR’s Employment & Economic Opportunity Program is seeking a Quantitative Researcher to work on research projects to improve education, training, and workforce opportunities for youth and adults. This position will support a portfolio of federally, state, and philanthropically funded research and evaluation projects focused on education, workforce development, and economic opportunity, including large‑scale studies, evaluations, and analytic initiatives serving federal agencies, states, and national partners. 

The Researcher will play a key role in the design, execution, data analysis, and dissemination of rigorous applied research. The role is well‑suited for a collaborative researcher who combines strong analytic skills with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable products for diverse audiences.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. 

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

AIR’s Employment & Economic Opportunity Program is seeking a Research Associate to improve pathways from education-to-economic opportunity for all, by applying operational, research, and coordination support to mixed‑methods research and evaluation studies. Topics of inquiry range from workforce development, systems and institutions supporting youth and adult learners, career pathways, and employment programs, across federally, state and foundation‑funded projects.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. Mission-focused and evidence-driven, AIR applies rigorous research and technical expertise to close gaps in opportunity and access, improving lives across communities and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information (e.g., conducting literature reviews and policy scans). 
• Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize materials; and contribute to content development. 
• Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data. 
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings. 
• Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses. 
• Support proposal writing and business development activities. 
• Support project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress. 

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience or Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Education, Psychology, etc.).
• Familiarity with higher education and/or workforce development systems, policies, or programs (e.g., postsecondary access and success, career and technical education, adult education, workforce training, employment programs).
• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including survey design, administrative data collection, interviews, observations, and focus groups.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis software programs including STATA, R, NVIVO, or similar software.
• Demonstrated content knowledge in workforce development, public benefits, career and technical education, or related topics.
• Prior work on federal or foundation‑funded research or evaluation projects in education or workforce policy.
• Experience conducting site visits or stakeholder engagement with education or workforce organizations.

Skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize research findings clearly for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalent (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
• Research and analysis skills using AI enabled tools, including applying responsible use principles for tool deployment and assessment of AI generated outputs for accuracy and relevance.

Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.

Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.

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AIR’s Human Capital Strategies team is seeking an Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology Research Associate to support research, assessment development, and client-facing work across workforce, educational, and high-stakes assessment projects. This role will contribute to job analyses, competency modeling, validation efforts, data collection and analysis, psychometric coordination, item-development and field-test workflows, and project tracking. The position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to translate technical information into clear, useful summaries for internal teams and clients.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. 

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to evidence syntheses. This includes searching for and identifying relevant literature, reviewing and extracting relevant insights, and drafting summary documents.
• Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative data collection under the guidance of senior researchers, including assisting with the development of data collection protocols and surveys; supporting participant recruitment; conducting interviews and note-taking; supporting survey administration; and/or supporting data analysis and psychometrics activities.
• Clean, code, and analyze data from interviews, observations, surveys, and administrative data using the appropriate research methods and software (e.g., STATA, R, NVIVO, or similar software).
• Support psychometric coordination and field test planning by reviewing calibration and equating documentation, synthesizing subject matter expert (SME) input, helping define field test goals, tracking progress, and communicating status, gaps, and updates to project leadership and clients.
• Create, maintain, and use tracking systems (e.g., Excel-based tools) to summarize SME recommendations, field test assignments, status updates, timelines, and progress toward development goals, while supporting internal quality assurance and version control.
• Process and coordinate item development report feedback from the client, including making straightforward corrections, routing substantive issues to subject matter experts or senior staff, and ensuring changes are documented and completed accurately.
• Conduct item-level and passage-level test development quality-control reviews, helping identify editorial, content, formatting, and documentation issues before materials move forward.
• Organize recurring test development and technical meetings, including assembling agendas, gathering topic approvals, documenting action items, and following through on assigned next steps.
• Draft and contribute to technical reports, policy briefs, memos, and presentations that describe and interpret findings of analyses clearly for policymakers, practitioners, funders, research and non‑technical audiences.
• Support project management tasks, including tracking timelines, coordinating data‑collection activities, organizing meetings and contributing to internal quality‑assurance processes.
• Contribute to business development activities, include capture planning and proposal development.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Master's Degree in I/O Psychology.
• Background in supporting educational assessment, admissions testing, workforce assessment, program evaluation, or another structured research or measurement environment.
• Experience reviewing technical or psychometric documentation carefully and synthesizing feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with operational assessment programs, field test workflows, calibration or equating summaries, item development processes, quality-control review, or comparable activities.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing materials for client meetings or participating in client-facing discussions involving technical content.
• Proficiency using statistical or analytical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS, or Stata) to prepare data summaries, review outputs, or support troubleshooting.
• Proven success working in a deadline-driven environment in which priorities must be balanced across multiple contributors or projects.
• Strong collaboration skills across technical, content, and project-management functions.
• Experience conducted quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.

Skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary and virtual team environments.
• Strong research and analysis skills, including quantitative and qualitative skills 
• Comfort working with detailed tracking files, structured documentation, and data summaries. 
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to produce concise technical summaries and client-ready materials.
• Ability to translate technical or psychometric information into clear summaries for non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across more than one project.
• Strong professional judgment, diplomacy, and ability to navigate complex client and stakeholder contexts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent productivity tools (word processing, Excel, presentation software).

Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.

Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.

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AIR is seeking a Senior Work & AI Strategist to join our Economic & Employment Program to provide leadership and visioning in the design and delivery of policy and programs that helps education, workforce, and public systems respond to emerging challenges, including the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and changes in the future of work. This role leads complex projects, supports the development of reusable tools and intellectual property, and partners with clients to translate data and analysis into practical, system-level improvements. The ideal candidate is experienced in successfully developing strategic cross-sector partnerships spanning public policy, private sector, philanthropy, and social science; and has the know-how to cultivate right action for aligning social change to opportunity. This position will contribute to AIR’s growing portfolio of work focused on AI, labor market change, and education-to-workforce alignment, including analytic and design efforts that support educators and workforce development system leaders, business engagement intermediaries, and policymakers in planning for workforce transitions. 

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. The position requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones.

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Lead the design and delivery of complex strategic initiatives for education, workforce, and public-sector clients. 
• Partner with clients to assess needs and co-design strategies that are responsive to local context and system constraints. 
• Translate labor market data, AI-related analysis, and research findings into practical tools, frameworks, and guidance for practitioners and leaders. 
• Develop reusable products such as toolkits, dashboards, guides, and implementation resources that can be adapted across projects and audiences. 
• Support work related to AI and the future of work, including helping clients understand workforce impacts, pathway implications, and system-level responses. 
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and communities of practice with senior leaders and cross-sector stakeholders. 
• Provide project leadership, including managing scope, timelines, and staff; mentoring and supervising junior team members as appropriate. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners across education, workforce, and research communities. 
• Contribute to proactive business development by building and sustaining relationships, sharing market and client insights, identifying emerging needs and potential opportunities, and actively supporting early‑stage shaping and positioning efforts that advance mission‑aligned growth. 
• Represent AIR at conferences and other events, actively participate in social media and other promotional campaigns focused on AI, labor market change, and education-to-workforce alignment. 
• Contribute to proposal development, concept design, and thought partnership with program leadership. 

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in social sciences, public policy or other related fields. 
• Experience delivering Technical Assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, or community-based organizations. 
• Prior experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, philanthropic, or academic setting. 
• Experience managing projects or tasks and leading cross-functional teams. 
• Established networks in the field and a willingness to cultivate relationships on behalf of AIR. 

 Skills

Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.

Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.

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