Senior Policy Research Scientist, Education & Workforce

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

Job summary

Educational Testing Service in Washington, DC invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in the Center for Policy Research to lead and contribute to a policy-relevant research agenda focused on schooling, human capital development, workforce readiness, and AI literacy in K-12 settings and beyond. The role sits at the intersection of rigorous measurement science and policy impact.

The successful candidate will work with policymakers and educational partners to generate evidence on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with at least eight years of experience in applied policy research or related environment.
• Ability to interface with policymakers to identify evidence-based solutions and translate research into policy impact.
• Experience leading internal research teams and managing collaborations with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish rigorous policy research on education and workforce systems using causal designs.
• Investigate how skills, credentials, and educational experiences impact attainment, employment, and mobility.
• Lead development and evaluation of research frameworks to inform state and federal education policy.
• Mentor junior staff and interns, fostering boundary-spanning professionals in research and policy.

Skills

Causal inference

Cost-benefit analysis

Predictive modeling

Longitudinal data analysis

Machine learning

Policy analysis

Statistical programming

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Labor Economics / Economics / Public Policy / Education Policy

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Job description

Educational Testing Service in Washington, DC invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in the Center for Policy Research to lead and contribute to a policy-relevant research agenda focused on schooling, human capital development, workforce readiness, and AI literacy in K-12 settings and beyond. The role sits at the intersection of rigorous measurement science and policy impact.

The successful candidate will work with policymakers and educational partners to generate evidence on