Policy Research Scientist, Education & Workforce Impact

ETS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS Research Institute invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist to lead research on schooling, human capital development, workforce readiness, and economic mobility in an AI-enabled world. Based in the Center for Policy Research, the role interfaces with policymakers to translate evidence into policy actions.

The position emphasizes rigorous quantitative methods, collaboration with federal/state partners, and dissemination through policy briefs and publications in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in causal inference and quasi-experimental designs or related quantitative methods.
• Expertise in educational attainment, workforce readiness, or economic mobility research.
• Experience with statistical programming and analysis of educational/workforce data.
• Strong scholarly and applied research productivity with policy impact.
• Ability to communicate complex results to policymakers and practitioners.
• Commitment to objectivity and rigor in evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish rigorous policy research on education and workforce systems using causal inference and quantitative designs.
• Lead development, evaluation, and translation of research frameworks informing state and federal policy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on policy analysis and field-building initiatives.
• Provide policy consultation and technical assistance to policymakers and practitioners.
• Mentor junior staff and disseminate findings through briefs, testimony, and publications.

Skills

Causal inference

Quasi-experimental designs

Cost-benefit analysis

Predictive modeling

Longitudinal data analysis

Policy analysis

Machine learning

R/Python/Stata

Education

Ph.D. in Labor Economics, Economics, Public Policy, Education Policy, or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Job description

ETS Research Institute invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist to lead research on schooling, human capital development, workforce readiness, and economic mobility in an AI-enabled world. Based in the Center for Policy Research, the role interfaces with policymakers to translate evidence into policy actions.

The position emphasizes rigorous quantitative methods, collaboration with federal/state partners, and dissemination through policy briefs and publications in a dynamic,