Research and Development Manager jobs in District of Columbia

Research and Development Manager manages and directs the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products. Develops and implements research and development procedures and techniques. Being a Research and Development Manager oversees complex research projects, analyzes results and provides recommendations based on findings. Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures they are on time and within budget. Additionally, Research and Development Manager may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to a head of unit/director. The Research and Development Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Research and Development Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Manager, Leadership Research & Development
  • Special Olympics Brand
  • Washington, DC PART_TIME
  • Position Title:                Manager, Leadership Research & Development

    Position Type:               Part Time

     Location:                        Washington, D.C. (Hybrid; 2-3 days/week in office and 2-3 days/week remote)  

    Department:                  Leadership and Organizational Development

    Reports to:                     Senior Manager, Family Engagement

    Description:

    The Manager, Leadership Research & Development will join the Leadership and Organizational Development department to fulfill research, evaluation, data analysis and curriculum development needs within these areas of work: Family Engagement, Unified Leadership, Athlete Leadership, and Strategic Operations. This position will also be a thought leader, providing insight, solutions, and ideas in research and evaluation discussions, as well as work collaboratively with many teams across Special Olympics International. The Manager will combine skills of research, data evaluation, communication, thought leadership and resource development to ensure successful delivery of partner and funder commitments.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Implement measurement tools for inclusive mindsets and behaviors across programmatic areas within the department.
    • Track census and global strategic target metrics and provide analysis.
    • Develop and manage internal processes for data collection and analysis.
    • Liaise between Leadership and Organizational Development department and research institutions or constituent groups.
    • Create new surveys and update current surveys as needed
    • Develop research and evaluation strategies
    • Develop curriculum for various programmatic areas
    • Support curriculum and resource development
    • Other measurement and evaluation activities as needed

    Required Qualifications:

    • Research and evaluation experience required.
    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Strong writing and communication skills with outstanding attention to detail
    • Knowledge of the disability landscape globally.
    • Ability to collaborate within diverse teams.
    • Flexible and comfortable working in a high-productivity environment with changing priorities, initiatives, and responsibilities.
    • Ability to identify organizational needs and operationalize solutions.
    • Innovative, adaptable, solutions-oriented.
    • Self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions and drive results.
    • High commitment to superior customer service and quality.
    • Servant leader mindset and behavior.
    • Strong project and time management skills.
    • Bachelor’s degree or relevant related educational equivalent(s), or equivalent experience.

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Current understanding of Special Olympics Programs, programming, culture, structure, and SOI initiatives preferred.
    • First-hand Special Olympics or other non-profit volunteer experience.
    • Experience working professionally with people from different cultures and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    • Landscape knowledge of social and emotional well-being research and inclusive mindsets and behaviors framework.
    • Knowledge of Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, Power Bi, and Qualtrics.

    Special Olympics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Development Research Manager
  • Reproductive Freedom for All
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • About the role: Reproductive Freedom for All is seeking a Development Research Manager to lead our donor prospect research program. This position will support frontline fundraisers with portfolio mana...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Talent Acquisition and Development Manager I/II
  • International Food Policy Research Inst.
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • Job Summary The International Food Policy Research Institute seeks a highly skilled Talent Acquisition and Development Manager to join our HR Team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping ...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Analytical Chemist
  • Joint Research and Development
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • JRAD has an immediate opening for an Analytical Chemist in Washington DC. Job Duties:Analyzes environmental and/or air samples for Chemical contamination Operates and maintains laboratory equipment (e...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Research Summer Intern - Youth, Family, & Community Development (Masters or Doc
  • American Institutes for Research
  • Washington, DC INTERN
  • Research Summer Intern - Youth, Family, & Community Development (Masters or Doctoral students) Job Location US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | U...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Intelligence Research Specialist
  • U.S. Agency for International Development
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Duties Evaluate large volumes of information and screen, synthesize, and translate it into strategically relevant intelligence to provide USAID leaders with a decision advantage. Provide intelligence ...
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Research and Development Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Houston, TX
  • Research and Development ManagerThe R&D Manager needs to understand the business needs, design, and execute tests, analy...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research and Development Manager
  • Italmatch USA Corporation
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Research and Development Manager, Smyrna, GA Italmatch USA Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and sell special...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research and Development Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Denver, CO
  • Research and Development ManagerResearch Development Manager role is a measurement based, results and detailed oriented ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research And Development Manager
  • the ASSURANCE group
  • Wharton, NJ
  • Contract packaging manufacture of cosmetics and personal care items is seeking an experienced Research & Innovation Mana...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research And Development Manager
  • CURE
  • New York, NY
  • About Cure: Cure is a VC-backed hydration brand based in New York City. We’re the only premium hydration brand with a sc...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research And Development Manager
  • Appleton Finn
  • San Antonio, TX
  • We are in search of an accomplished Senior R&D Manager to lead our Research and Development Team in San Antonio. The ide...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research And Development Manager
  • Tropicale Foods, LLC
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Position Description: Provide technical oversight and expertise in product development and innovation with a quality fir...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research And Development Manager
  • Confidential
  • Houston, TX
  • Company Description Join us at the forefront of flavor innovation! We are a leading snack manufacturing powerhouse commi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Manager jobs
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