Project Director – Library & Cultural Institution Research

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a lead for a multi-year researcher engagement at a major federal research institution. You will design and implement mixed-methods research to evaluate researcher behaviors, perceptions, and experience, both onsite and online, and serve as the single accountable point for delivery.

You will oversee evaluation design, data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting, translating findings into actionable recommendations for institutional leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years leading survey activity in support of research libraries or cultural institutions.
• Experience overseeing evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience presenting findings to executive-level government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for a multi-year researcher engagement program.
• Lead design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Direct process development, policy analysis, and risk management activities related to research services delivery.
• Oversee statistical analysis and reporting, translating findings into clear recommendations for institutional leadership.
• Manage relationships with the client's COR and program stakeholders, including regular status meetings and documentation of key decisions.
• Lead delivery of written reports, including preliminary findings, final report, and implementation plan.
• Deliver executive-level presentations.
• Coordinate project planning, scheduling, and quality control across all research workstreams.
• Supervise and direct a project team, including managing an Alternate Project Director and supporting staff.

Education

MLIS

MPA

Tools

COR-based contract oversight

Job description

• Serve as the single point of accountability for a multi-year researcher engagement and assessment program at a major federal research institution
• Lead the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to evaluate researcher behaviors, perceptions, and experience, both onsite and online
• Direct process development, policy/procedure analysis, and risk management activities related to research services delivery
• Oversee statistical analysis and reporting, translating findings into clear recommendations for institutional leadership
• Manage relationships with the client's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and program stakeholders, including regular status meetings and documentation of key decisions
• Lead delivery of written reports, including preliminary findings, final report, and implementation plan
• Deliver executive-level presentations
• Coordinate project planning, scheduling, and quality control across all research workstreams
• Supervise and direct a project team, including managing an Alternate Project Director and supporting staff

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience developing and leading survey activity in support of research libraries or cultural institutions
• Demonstrated experience participating in overseeing evaluation design, data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting
• Ability to manage a team and oversee program requirements and staff
• Prior experience conducting researcher/patron experience assessment specifically within a library, archive, or museum setting
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to executive-level government leadership
• Familiarity with federal quality/deliverable standards and COR-based contract oversight
• Advanced degree (e.g., MLIS, MPA, or related field) in library science, research methods, public administration, or a related discipline

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, statistical analysis, and program management within research libraries or cultural institutions. Proven ability to manage teams, oversee program requirements, and deliver executive-level presentations and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Survey Activity Development
• Statistical Analysis
• Team Management
• Executive-Level Presentations
• Researcher Experience Assessment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Qualitative Research Methodologies
• Quantitative Research Methodologies
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Collection
• Evaluation Design

Soft Skills

• Relationship Management
• Communication
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (MLIS, MPA)

Industry Keywords

• Federal Research Institution
• Research Libraries
• Cultural Institutions
• Contracting Officer's Representative
• Federal Quality Standards