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Principal Researcher, Child Welfare
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The Principal Researcher in Child Welfare will lead business pursuits related to federal, state, and local child welfare policy and program research and evaluation. We seek a dynamic business development leader contributing to the expansion and management of a robust portfolio of contract and grant-funded policy, research and evaluation projects in child welfare. Areas of expertise by the candidate may include child welfare data system integration, cross-system data use, adoption, permanency, kinship care, foster parents, prevention, and other child welfare content, program, or policy areas. The chosen candidate will be a leader in AIR’s Children and Families portfolio of business pursuits and projects, which also includes early childhood education and care, and maternal and child health. The candidate will be proactively thinking ahead about opportunities. The candidate will have content, technical and management expertise, with the ability to build and nurture relationships with clients and leaders in the child welfare field.
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:
The responsibilities for the position include
- Provide thought leadership, build capacity and expand eminence in child welfare.
- Explore opportunities and develop a marketing and business plan to grow AIR’s child welfare work.
- Have an interdisciplinary and innovative nature to support other intersecting fields, such as early childhood care and education, maternal and child health, children’s mental health, trauma-informed care, and social service supports.
- Support AIR’s growth through business development, including leading and writing proposals for grants or contracts to federal, state, and local education agencies; foundations; and other clients.
- Manage projects, serving as principal investigator and/or project director for large and/or complex research studies and evaluations, including designing those studies, leading analytical teams, overseeing study tasks, monitoring quality assurance, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships.
- Mentor junior colleagues by sharing best practices in conducting research, applying evaluation methods, and leading project tasks; modeling effective approaches for solving problems; and providing feedback on their work.
- Maintain excellent relationships with funders, clients, and other partners; serve as a primary client contact; and actively grow our portfolio of work through these relationships and by staying abreast of the field's direction.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- Doctoral degree in child development, developmental psychology, human development, education, public or social policy, economics, social welfare or a related field, with minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research, or Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
- 10 or more years of project leadership experience, including proposal writing, project management, staff supervision, report writing, and external relationship management.
- National and positive reputation for expertise in child welfare and well-connected in the field.
- Knowledge of family supports, social services and/or early childhood research.
- Proven record of accomplishment leading proposals and winning competitive contracts/grants from various funding organizations (e.g., Federal, state, and local government; foundations).
- Familiarity with federal and state procurement and contract opportunities.
- Experience effectively leading and mentoring diverse teams working on research-focused projects and/or tasks within large/complex projects, including team oriented to ensure project excellence, timeliness, and on-budget execution.
Skills
- Strong quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method design and analysis skills to serve as a senior team leader on proposals and projects.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to effectively communicate findings and policy implications from technical research for policymakers and practitioners.
- Demonstrated clear oral communication skills, including the capacity to collaborate professionally with clients, federal or foundation project officers, implementing partners, consultants, program leadership staff, and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to develop staff capacity in research and evaluation design and methods, project management, client relationships, research publication and business development.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to accuracy and research best practices.
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 Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
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Overview
We invite you to bring your experience and passion for State government coupled with an understanding of applying geospatial technology to become an integral part of Esri’s California team. We’re looking for an individual who is customer oriented and a collaborative team player who enjoys identifying and implementing strategies that will radically improve the challenges organizations face. You’ll work closely with a team that helps our new and existing California customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission.
At Esri, we are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships. Prospect, develop, and implement location strategies for large, complex organizations. Create new opportunities within high-level accounts and deepen relationships. Participate in and present at trade shows, workshops, and seminars.
- Understand our customers. Demonstrate advanced industry knowledge and its relevance to the application of GIS. Identify key stakeholders and business drivers within organizations and gain access to executive, enterprise-level decision makers. Understand complex customer budgeting and acquisition processes.
- Learn and grow. Clearly articulate the strength and value of Esri technology as it relates to state government. Consistently conduct research and pursue professional development to ensure competitive knowledge. Use your innovative whiteboarding and presentation skills to support visual storytelling.
- Deliver results. Proactively execute the account management and sales processes for all opportunities in order to meet revenue goals. Continually evaluate work in terms of its contribution to meeting customer needs.
- Collaborate with others. Lead account strategies by consistently collaborating with teams across Esri and Esri business partners. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members. Be motivated and resourceful and take initiative to resolve issues.
Requirements
- 5+ years of enterprise sales and/or relevant consulting or program management experience
- Experience managing the sales cycle, creating partnerships, and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor with large customers
- Possess financial and business acumen to build compelling account growth strategies
- Advanced knowledge of state government, including state focus areas such as public safety, health, transportation, etc., and new technology trends with the ability to translate this into complex solutions for customers
- Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and state government as they relate to one another
- Expert visual storyteller and negotiator across all levels of an organization
- Knowledge of industry fiscal year, budgeting, and procurement cycles
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50%
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Recommended Qualifications
- General knowledge of data science or spatial analysis and how it is used for problem solving and uncovering patterns and trends within organizations
- Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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Overview
We invite you to bring your experience and passion for State and Local Government coupled with an understanding of applying geospatial technology to become an integral part of Esri’s California team. We’re looking for an individual who is customer oriented and a collaborative team player who enjoys identifying and implementing strategies that will radically improve the challenges organizations face. You’ll work closely with a team that helps our new and existing local government customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission.
At Esri, we are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships. Prospect, develop, and implement location strategies for large, complex organizations. Create new opportunities within high-level accounts and deepen relationships. Participate in and present at trade shows, workshops, and seminars.
- Understand our customers. Demonstrate advanced industry knowledge and its relevance to the application of GIS. Identify key stakeholders and business drivers within organizations and gain access to executive, enterprise-level decision makers. Understand complex customer budgeting and acquisition processes.
- Learn and grow. Clearly articulate the strength and value of Esri technology as it relates to local government.
- Consistently conduct research and pursue professional development to ensure competitive knowledge. Use your innovative whiteboarding and presentation skills to support visual storytelling.
- Deliver results. Proactively execute the account management and sales processes for all opportunities in order to meet revenue goals. Continually evaluate work in terms of its contribution to meeting customer needs.
- Collaborate with others. Lead account strategies by consistently collaborating with teams across Esri and Esri business partners. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members. Be motivated and resourceful and take initiative to resolve issues.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing the sales cycle, creating partnerships, and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor with large customers
- Possess financial and business acumen to build compelling account growth strategies
- Advanced knowledge of local government and new technology trends and the ability to translate this into complex solutions for customers
- Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and local government as they relate to one another
- Expert visual storyteller and negotiator across all levels of an organization
- Knowledge of industry fiscal year, budgeting, and procurement cycles
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50%
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Recommended Qualifications
- General knowledge of data science or spatial analysis and how it is used for problem solving and uncovering patterns and trends within organizations
- Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
Questions about our interview process? We have answers.
#LI-KR2
#LI-onsite
Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
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Senior Project Scheduler
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About the Position
We’re seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs across transportation and rail transit. This role is responsible for reviewing and analyzing contractor schedules, overseeing schedule management efforts, and supporting schedule development activities, including what-if scenario analysis and ongoing schedule maintenance. The position also supports weekly and monthly reporting on schedule performance, analysis, and project progress.
This is a long-term, full-time, hybrid position (3-4 days per week in office) located in Sacramento, CA, with a 50% travel expectation.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following
- Provide schedule development, maintenance, and reporting across program and project schedules.
- Develop, align, and correlate schedule activities with associated design plans, ensuring durations and sequencing accurately reflect planned construction approaches.
- Establish and maintain the basis of schedule durations, updating activities and durations as design progresses to reflect evolving construction assumptions.
- Manage schedule progress, including tracking duration changes and validating the basis for schedule updates.
- Develop and document schedule assumptions, including identification of key elements not fully captured in structural schedules (such as utility relocations, environmental constraints, seasonal restrictions, and procurement activities).
- Perform review and analysis of in-progress schedules to ensure alignment with future planned construction activities, including comparison of current versus planned duration assumptions.
- Conduct schedule reviews to assess reliability, identify risks, and support risk analysis and mitigation planning.
- Provide recommendations to improve schedule quality, accuracy, and overall reliability.
- Identify critical path and longest path activities, and monitor impacts to overall project timelines.
- Support ongoing schedule reporting and analysis as required.
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction, under pressure and successfully prioritize deliverables.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
- Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- 8+ years' progressive experience in project scheduling for heavy civil transportation or transit projects.
- Deep knowledge of rail and roadway transportation projects and disciplines.
- Experience developing construction schedules from preliminary and/or conceptual plans.
- Develop and document the basis of schedule development, including assumptions, duration calculations, sequencing logic, and key constraints.
- Identify, assess, and document schedule risks, including potential impacts and recommended mitigation strategies.
- Experience conducting critical path and variance analyses, preparing Time Impact Analyses, and quantifying schedule risk using Monte Carlo or similar methods.
- Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or engineering.
- Active professional certifications such as PSP or PMI-SP (AACE or PMI).
- Demonstrated success in this role as an owner’s representative on large civil infrastructure programs is strongly preferred.
- Experience in rail construction, rail and roadway tunnel construction, rail and roadway bridge construction, retaining wall systems and other systems and structures associated with the operation of a railway.
- Experience with TILOS and linear scheduling.
- Proficiency with schedule risk analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk, Deltek Acumen Fuse, @Risk, etc.)
- Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms for building interactive schedule dashboards and KPI visualizations.
Compensation Details
Expected Salary: $166k-$200k/year ($80-$96/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
- Formal Career Planning and Development Program
- $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
- Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
- Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
- Free Personal Financial Planning Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
Specific plan details for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer (e.g., percentages of coverage, premium costs, etc.) #IN-LNJS
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