Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity

Location: Remote within the United States or from a U.S. office location; U.S. territories are excluded.

Salary: $87,000–$110,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization conducting behavioral and social science research and delivering technical assistance on challenges in the United States and globally.

What you will do

• Lead or contribute to rigorous research and evaluation project design and execution.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for reports, technical memos, presentations, and clients.
• Support proposals through technical writing, budget development, and proposal strategy.
• Manage small to mid-sized project components, timelines, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and engage stakeholders through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Health, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, or a master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant applied research experience.
• Experience conducting research or evaluation projects for federal, state, or local agencies or other public or nonprofit entities.
• Demonstrated experience in research design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience collecting field data using interviews, focus groups, observations, survey research, or other data collection techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in at least one statistical or qualitative analysis tool; experience with STATA or R is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom, Teams, or SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently, collaborate in a virtual environment, coach junior staff, and foster inclusive team dynamics.
• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. Depending on project work, certain residency requirements may apply.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Full-time employment with an anticipated annual salary range of $87,000–$110,000 USD for U.S.-based candidates.
• Selected candidates must adhere to child safeguarding standards and undergo reference and background checks.
• Drug-free work environment and reasonable accommodation available during the employment process.
• Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.