Remote Senior Researcher, Education & Economic Opportunity

American Institutes for Research; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research is seeking a Part-Time Senior Researcher for the Employment and Economic Opportunity Program. The role leads technical reviews across the NAEP cycle, supporting data, results, and documentation, with responsibilities spanning external research, partnerships, and business development opportunities.

The position offers remote work within the United States, with potential for office locations; ideal for candidates with advanced education and federal experience in

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management across stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Solid project management skills including timelines, risk, and prioritization.
• Self-motivated, reliable, capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Clear, evidence-based communication and collaboration in virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews of NAEP data files, documentation, and products on a cycle.
• Support management of the NAEP Validity Panel with technical reviews and advisory input.
• Assist NAEP systems activities: attend updates, track bugs, participate in testing, coordinate with staff.
• Provide content expertise in NAEP Reading content development and review cycles.
• Lead business development activities through proposal writing, market research, and capture planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Self-motivated

Communication

Collaboration in virtual teams

Education

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

American Institutes for Research is seeking a Part-Time Senior Researcher for the Employment and Economic Opportunity Program. The role leads technical reviews across the NAEP cycle, supporting data, results, and documentation, with responsibilities spanning external research, partnerships, and business development opportunities.

The position offers remote work within the United States, with potential for office locations; ideal for candidates with advanced education and federal experience in