Policy Research Lead - Remote

ICANN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ICANN is seeking a Research Manager to support informed policy development across the global community. The role coordinates policy research and data projects, applying strong design, data analysis, and project management to yield actionable insights.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage consultants, design surveys, and draft reports, briefing executive leadership and stakeholders worldwide. A Master’s or equivalent experience in policy/research is preferred, with 6+ years in related

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; or Bachelor's with 5–7 years of progressively responsible research experience.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive professional experience in a research, policy, academic, or related environment.
• Experience within an international organization is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple policy research and data projects for ICANN's Global Domains and Strategy function.
• Design surveys, interview guides, focus groups, and measurement frameworks.
• Manage all phases of projects: planning, execution, risk, and reporting.
• Draft, review, and edit research reports, analyses, and briefings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship on project methodologies and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Survey design

Measurement frameworks

Data privacy

Python

Excel

SurveyMonkey

Education

Master's degree in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, or related field

Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of progressively responsible research experience

Tools

Excel

SurveyMonkey

Python

Job description

ICANN is seeking a Research Manager to support informed policy development across the global community. The role coordinates policy research and data projects, applying strong design, data analysis, and project management to yield actionable insights.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage consultants, design surveys, and draft reports, briefing executive leadership and stakeholders worldwide. A Master’s or equivalent experience in policy/research is preferred, with 6+ years in related