Education Finance Researcher
About the position Responsibilities • Develop research designs to evaluate federal, state, and local PK-16 education funding policies and estimate the cost of an adequate and equitable education. • Manage or lead projects and tasks, assuming greater responsibility for project management over time. • Analyze extant financial and administrative data collected by education institutions using state-of-the-field education finance research and statistical methods. • Collect data from primary sources that describe the types and amounts of resources education organizations have in place, their needs, and extent to which they employ evidence-based resource allocation strategies. • Prepare written materials (e.g., technical reports, policy briefs) that describe study findings in ways that are accessible and impactful to policymakers and other decision makers. • Present findings to clients, professional associations, and the public. • Participate in, and where appropriate lead, efforts to prepare research proposals that generate external funding for education finance-related research. • Supervise and provide mentorship and support to junior staff by sharing approaches to solving concrete problems and providing feedback on their work. Requirements • Master's degree with 4-7 years of demonstrated experience in education policy, economics, or related social science field with expertise in the economics of education, education finance, and/or educational policy setting and/or conducting education research or Ph.D./Ed.D. • Knowledge or experience analyzing primary and administrative data (and particularly fiscal data) applying state-of-the-field education finance research concepts and empirical methods. • Demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing a wide variety of primary and secondary educational data including fiscal data detailing school and district expenditures. • Expertise in advanced social and behavioral science statistical methods including the use of regression models and rigorous program evaluation design including longitudinal data analysis. • Advanced expertise in using MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. • Proficiency in a commonly used statistical application (e.g., Stata, R, etc.) and open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projects. • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds. Benefits • Competitive salary range of $95,000-$115,000 based on internal and external equity. • Flexible work options including remote work from anywhere in the U.S. or from any of AIR's U.S. office locations. • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Retirement savings plan with 401(k) options. • Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing education. Apply tot his job