Program Manager, Child & Family Policy Research

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care

Retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Job summary

Duke University’s Center for Child and Family Policy (CCFP) at the Sanford School of Public Policy seeks a project manager/research analyst to support programs on family economic security from prenatal to early childhood. The role blends research, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination across NC and national portfolios.

The position emphasizes coordination, writing, and policy impact, with opportunities to work across interdisciplinary teams and with funders, government

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in project management, with increasing scope and independence or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting research, policy analysis, program evaluation, or related work.
• Experience working with quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings to varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated interest in policies and programs affecting children and families.

Responsibilities

• Research, Policy Analysis & Data — conduct background research and literature reviews on economic, cash assistance, income support, and related policies affecting children and families.
• Project Management & Coordination — coordinate and support projects across initiatives; manage timelines and communications.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement — build and maintain relationships with research, government, philanthropic, and community partners; coordinate with state/local collaborators.
• Writing, Grants & Dissemination — assist with grant materials and deliverables; contribute to reports and policy products; disseminate findings.

Skills

Project management

Policy analysis

Written communication

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

Duke University’s Center for Child and Family Policy (CCFP) at the Sanford School of Public Policy seeks a project manager/research analyst to support programs on family economic security from prenatal to early childhood. The role blends research, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination across NC and national portfolios.

The position emphasizes coordination, writing, and policy impact, with opportunities to work across interdisciplinary teams and with funders, government