Education And Workforce Data Strategist

TL;DR

Education and Workforce Data Strategist: Integrating applied research, data science, and capacity-building for public sector change management with an accent on the effective use of education and workforce administrative data for decision-making. Focus on conducting analyses, guiding others in data interpretation, and applying results to practice.

Location: US-Remote. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) (not including U.S. territories) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones.

Salary: $92,700 - $123,600 USD

Company

The hirify.global (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.

What you will do

• Conduct quantitative analyses using administrative and survey data to support research, evaluation, and technical assistance efforts.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to state and local clients and partners on the use of data for decision making.
• Design and facilitate workshops, trainings, or office hours to strengthen data use capacity among government and community-based organizations.
• Prepare, clean, validate, and document complex administrative datasets.
• Translate analytic findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists, and project staff.

Requirements

• PhD in related subject area (Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Public Health, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields), or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant applied research experience.
• Experience working on research or evaluation projects for federal, state, or local agencies or other public or nonprofit entities.
• Demonstrated experience with research design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in one or more statistical/programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
• Experience working with administrative or operational datasets, including data cleaning, validation, and documentation and experience linking or integrating datasets across systems or agencies.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with federal contracting and compliance standards.
• Experience using AI tools to synthesize information, draft content, analyze data, or improve efficiency in day-to-day work and ability to apply sound judgment when interpreting AI-generated outputs.
• Familiarity with data systems and infrastructure, including SQL, databases, or cloud-based environments.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Shiny).
• Background in policy-relevant domains of education and workforce.

Culture & Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.
• hirify.global is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• 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.