Position Title:      Vice President, Research Operations

Location:              Remote

Reports to:           President & CEO

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WHO WE ARE:

The Coleridge Initiative is a non-profit organization,
focused on applied data analytics research for public policy at the federal and
state level.   We work with government agencies to create
value by providing public agencies with the opportunity to enhance their
workforce data literacy to develop better policies for the public good. In
addition, we facilitate the development of collaborations within and across
states allowing for new technologies to be developed through the secure access
to and sharing of confidential microdata. 

POSITION:

The Coleridge Initiative is adding a Vice
President of Research Programs.  This
individual will be an integral member of the
senior leadership team.

The Vice President of Research Programs will lead the development and expansion of various public
policy topics and oversee the development of an annual research plan, with
appropriate benchmarks. They will drive
the agenda in order to expand the body of research conducted by the
organization and actively expand the external resources available to the team
through engagement with public institutions.

The Vice President of Research will head a
current research staff of three, reporting to the President and Chief Executive
Officer. They will serve as a member of the leadership team, developing and
leading strategic objectives for the continued growth and evolution of the
organization.

They are responsible for providing direction and
mentoring to research staff and working collaboratively with the staff to
maintain effective day-to-day execution of research and data management
functions, assess associated resource requirements, and engage appropriate
outside expertise when needed.

The Vice President of Research works with the
infrastructure and client-facing teams to ensure access to data necessary to
meet research agenda objectives, identifying data requirements and sources, and
ensuring that the database structure and processes are effective and efficient.

The Vice
President of Research will participate in key
revenue raising activities and events that support research and program evaluation
projects. They will lead the development and implementation of sustainable
programs by planning and formulating funding strategies for research activity.
The Director of Research will work with the Senior Grants and Contracts Manager
on grant proposal writing activity while engaging the research staff in the
process. They will act as an ambassador for the organization and will have and
build relationships within the non-profit, academia, government, public policy,
and business communities. The goal is to advance the organization’s mission, as
well as drive broader awareness and financial support.

This is a highly visible role, both internally,
with the staff and board of directors, and externally as a representative and
subject matter expert of the organization. The Director of Research will have
an outstanding ability with at least ten years’ experience in a research or
public policy environment.

The successful candidate for this appointment
should exhibit the following:

·       A PhD in Economics, Statistics, Operations Research or Public
Policy is greatly preferred.

·       Deep commitment to the importance of developing data and empirical
analyses to inform public policymakers and other stakeholders, and to the
conceptualization, direction and presentation of such research without advocacy
of a particular policy course.

·       Leadership stature in a relevant applied area of research, as
recognized by authorities in the field and demonstrated in the course of at
least 10 years of experience in policy relevant research, including substantial
experience as a project or organizational leader.

·       Possess and develop key relationships with
stakeholders in government, private and nonprofit sectors, and academia to
support and inform research programs.

·       Has produced a portfolio of meaningful publications of white papers, policy briefs, fact sheets, and research
reports.

·       Experience in developing grant proposals, public and private, that
support research and program evaluation projects 

·       Specific experience in applying standard and innovative advanced
quantitative research techniques to public policy issues.

·       Experience in Python and/or R coding

·       A proven track record of mentoring, motivating, and leading a
research staff, demonstrating the leadership qualities necessary to provide
guidance and constructive criticism in ways that motivates professional growth.

·       Strong desire to produce research results that are highly relevant
to public policy debates, and credible to and understandable by key legislative
and public policy decision makers.

·       A demonstrated capacity to think strategically about research
needs and potential opportunities, to exert thought leadership, and to
cultivate the relevancy of the research team in the overall industry as needs
and issues evolve.

·       Integrity regarding all aspects of the collection, use, and
presentation of data and analyses.

·       Ability to look for new initiatives, linking ongoing research
projects and talent resources with potential research opportunities. Strong
desire to connect the resulting organizational success to personal and
professional achievements.

This position affords a remote work environment within the
United States. The company provides employer sponsored medical, dental and
vision plans, matching 403(b), and generous paid time off policies.

How to Apply:

This search is being managed
by our executive search partner, Insight Executive Search.

For more information or to
apply for the position, please contact:

Aaron Schmidt, President - [email protected]