Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation - Senior Level

The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of student, employment, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that emphasizes high quality work and fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.

About the Job

This job is for a candidate who has completed a PhD degree in a relevant field and has relevant post-degree work experience. Work may include:

• Develop logic models and theories of action
• Design research and evaluation studies, including randomized control trial (RCT) and quasi-experimental (QED) studies
• Develop sampling plans and conduct power analyses for various research study designs
• Direct moderate- to large-scale research and evaluation projects, including managing the work of junior staff and complying with quality, timeliness, and budgetary requirements
• Design and develop protocols and instruments to collect qualitative and quantitative data
• Collect data using qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g., focus groups, surveys, tests, extant databases, alignment workshops)
• Write syntax and use a variety of tools to code and analyze qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., MAXQDA, Excel, SAS, R)
• Plan and conduct regression analyses, factor analyses, and hierarchical linear modeling
• Write technical reports and orally present findings to internal staff and clients
• Lead the development of proposals to secure new contracts
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and clients

This is an on-site position at a HumRRO office (Alexandria, VA; Louisville, KY; Monterey, CA; or Minneapolis, MN), with a hybrid telework option.

Requirements and Qualifications

• PhD in Educational Assessment and Measurement, Educational Research and Evaluation, Education Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of post-doctoral work experience, especially applying propensity score matching techniques and What Works Clearinghouse 5.0 Standards
• Experience conducting educational evaluations in K-12 settings
• Interest and willingness to work on a variety of projects and tasks across our lines of business
• Familiarity and experience conducting educational evaluations in K-12 settings
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as leader of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high quality products and service
• Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and clients

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine, 2019, and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post for 2020 and 2021