Education Policy Scientist: CTE & Workforce Outcomes

RAND; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

RAND's Economics, Sociology and Statistics (ESS) department seeks Education Policy Researchers to study career and technical education and education-to-workforce transitions. You will analyze state data linking K-12, postsecondary, and labor markets, using causal inference and advanced methods on multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred candidates hold a PhD with 1–4 years post-graduate research experience; strong writing and policy-communication skills are essential, as are collaboration and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated training in quantitative research methods.
• Strong analytic and communication abilities.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills.
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to RAND's objectivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rigorous empirical studies on high school to postsecondary and workforce transitions.
• Link and analyze state administrative datasets spanning K-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems.
• Apply causal inference and advanced quantitative methods to evaluate programs.
• Use AI/ML responsibly to improve quality and efficiency.
• Communicate findings to policy audiences via publications and presentations.
• Contribute to proposals and cultivate relationships with state agencies and funders.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster an inclusive research environment.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Analytic skills

English communication

Team collaboration

RAND values

Education

PhD in economics

Job description

RAND's Economics, Sociology and Statistics (ESS) department seeks Education Policy Researchers to study career and technical education and education-to-workforce transitions. You will analyze state data linking K-12, postsecondary, and labor markets, using causal inference and advanced methods on multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred candidates hold a PhD with 1–4 years post-graduate research experience; strong writing and policy-communication skills are essential, as are collaboration and