Director, Quantitative Analysis & Policy Impact

Institute for Women; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 139,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is seeking a Director of Quantitative Analysis in Washington, DC to oversee quantitative research and guide data-driven policy work. You will lead a team of researchers, shape research projects, and ensure rigorous, policy-relevant outputs for diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or equivalent in a related field, bring 5+ years of public policy research experience, and demonstrate strong leadership, data skills, and an ability to

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a related field; 5+ years in public policy research.
• Experience with multivariate statistical methods and data interpretation.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to translate complex research for broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IWPR's quantitative research and manage staff dedicated to quantitative analysis.
• Develop research strategy, timelines, and deliverables across teams.
• Represent IWPR at conferences and high-level events and maintain research credibility.
• Coordinate research content with Communications, Policy, and Advancement teams.
• Lead rapid response research processes balancing timeliness with collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Multivariate statistics

Survey research

Qualitative research design

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD in related field

Master's in quantitative field

Tools

Data visualization

Public datasets familiarity

Job description

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is seeking a Director of Quantitative Analysis in Washington, DC to oversee quantitative research and guide data-driven policy work. You will lead a team of researchers, shape research projects, and ensure rigorous, policy-relevant outputs for diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or equivalent in a related field, bring 5+ years of public policy research experience, and demonstrate strong leadership, data skills, and an ability to