Applied Research & Policy Translation Lead

Organizational-Development-Resource-Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Organizational Development Resource Group (ODRG) in Arlington, VA seeks an Applied Researcher to translate social science into policy-ready products for Government audiences. You will manage workflows for Analytic Source Documents, collaborate with researchers, and ensure rigor and standardization for strategic use.

Requirements include a Master’s degree or higher, an active Secret clearance, and experience translating research into policy with strong writing, coordination, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field.
• Active Secret Clearance is required or will be required.
• Experience translating academic or social science research into policy-relevant products.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop applied research frameworks and methodological workflows for ASDs.
• Coordinate an expert panel of researchers with government experience.
• Create training materials to teach policy-translation techniques.
• Identify research priorities for security cooperation concepts.
• Develop and coordinate Analytic Source Documents with researchers.
• Track milestones, conduct reviews, and prepare admin packages.
• Test AI-enabled workflows and conduct peer-review comparisons.

Skills

Applied research methods

Policy translation

Research coordination

Academic writing

Training materials design

Security cooperation

AI workflow evaluation

Project management

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Social sciences background

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Organizational Development Resource Group (ODRG) in Arlington, VA seeks an Applied Researcher to translate social science into policy-ready products for Government audiences. You will manage workflows for Analytic Source Documents, collaborate with researchers, and ensure rigor and standardization for strategic use.

Requirements include a Master’s degree or higher, an active Secret clearance, and experience translating research into policy with strong writing, coordination, and