Managing Director, AI-Driven Assessment & Human Capital

American Institutes for Research; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research seeks a Managing Director to grow AIR's Assessment & Human Capital work by setting strategy, building business, and guiding teams across AI-enabled assessment and workforce initiatives. You will lead large-scale K-12 and workforce measurement projects and shape AIR's reputation as a national leader in education and workforce analytics.

Candidates may work remotely within the United States or from AIR offices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior leadership in education, workforce assessment, or data science.
• PhD or related advanced degree with research/leadership experience.
• Experience building partnerships and leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and oversee growth, impact, and performance across AIR's program work.
• Advance AI-enabled assessment, measurement, and human performance research.
• Lead business development and capture efforts across federal, state, philanthropic, and commercial markets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client engagement

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

People leadership

Communication skills

Business development

Project leadership

Education

PhD in education/psychometrics/measurement

Master's degree with leadership experience

Job description

American Institutes for Research seeks a Managing Director to grow AIR's Assessment & Human Capital work by setting strategy, building business, and guiding teams across AI-enabled assessment and workforce initiatives. You will lead large-scale K-12 and workforce measurement projects and shape AIR's reputation as a national leader in education and workforce analytics.

Candidates may work remotely within the United States or from AIR offices.