Strada Education Foundation
Director, Research - Work-Based Learning
$113K–$134K
Indianapolis, Indiana +1 · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
Washington, DC - Experience
- Preferred: 2–5 years after completing a PhD in a state or national higher education or workforce development organization; less experience may be considered at the Senior Researcher level.
- Education
- PhD (completed or imminent) in education, economics, public policy, political science, sociology, or a related discipline.
About the job
Leads quantitative and economic research evaluating the value and impact of work-based learning and related postsecondary education and workforce programs, and translates findings into guidance for decision-makers.
What you'll do
- Design and conduct quantitative studies, surveys, causal analyses, and economic evaluations using education and workforce data.
- Communicate findings through research briefs, reports, presentations, and external events for policymakers and practitioners.
- Coordinate research agendas and projects with internal teams, state agencies, higher education institutions, and external partners.
What they ask for
- PhD completed or imminent in education, economics, public policy, political science, sociology, or a related discipline.
- Advanced quantitative methods, including causal inference, and experience conducting economic evaluation such as cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness, or ROI analysis.
- Experience using administrative and linked education-workforce data to estimate economic returns to education or training programs.
- Expertise in Stata.
Nice to have
- Training or demonstrated experience in applied microeconomics, labor economics, public finance, or program evaluation.
- 2–5 years of post-PhD experience in a state or national higher education or workforce development organization; candidates with less experience may be considered at the Senior Researcher level.
Pay
USD 112,800–134,500 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Stata
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