Director of Immigration Research & Policy Insights

Federation for American Immigration Ref; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director of Research for a full-time, exempt role with a hybrid work schedule. You will lead the research department, oversee projects, and develop reports to inform policymakers and the public.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years of professional research experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a background in immigration policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in government, political science, history, economics, or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of professional research experience with demonstrated progression.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to explain data to non-specialists.
• Advanced degree and nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the research department and its projects.
• Monitor new research, data, statistics, and demographic trends relevant to immigration.
• Analyze raw data and statistics and perform demographic and other calculations.
• Develop and update research reports, issue briefs, impact statements, fact sheets, and website content.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate new data into existing publications and research.
• Provide research and analytical support to FAIR staff.
• Maintain the department’s central research files and resources.
• Respond to information requests from FAIR members and the public.
• Develop new ideas and topics for future research projects.
• Conduct student outreach and participate in speaking engagements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-starter

Project management

Collaborating across departments

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in government, political science, history, economics, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) in Washington, DC, is seeking a Director of Research for a full-time, exempt role with a hybrid work schedule. You will lead the research department, oversee projects, and develop reports to inform policymakers and the public.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years of professional research experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and a background in immigration policy.