Education Finance Researcher

About the positionResponsibilities• Develop research designs to evaluate federal, state, and local PK-16 education funding policies and estimate the cost of an adequate and equitable education. • Manage or lead projects and tasks, assuming greater responsibility for project management over time. • Analyze extant financial and administrative data collected by education institutions using state-of-the-field education finance research and statistical methods. • Collect data from primary sources that describe the types and amounts of resources education organizations have in place, their needs, and extent to which they employ evidence-based resource allocation strategies.• Prepare written materials (e.g., technical reports, policy briefs) that describe study findings in ways that are accessible and impactful to policymakers and other decision makers. • Present findings to clients, professional associations, and the public. • Participate in, and where appropriate lead, efforts to prepare research proposals that generate external funding for education finance-related research. • Supervise and provide mentorship and support to junior staff by sharing approaches to solving concrete problems and providing feedback on their work.Requirements• Master's degree with 4-7 years of demonstrated experience in education policy, economics, or related social science field with expertise in the economics of education, education finance, and/or educational policy setting and/or conducting education research or Ph.D./Ed.D. • Knowledge or experience analyzing primary and administrative data (and particularly fiscal data) applying state-of-the-field education finance research concepts and empirical methods. • Demonstrated experience collecting and analyzing a wide variety of primary and secondary educational data including fiscal data detailing school and district expenditures.• Expertise in advanced social and behavioral science statistical methods including the use of regression models and rigorous program evaluation design including longitudinal data analysis. • Advanced expertise in using MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. • Proficiency in a commonly used statistical application (e.g., Stata, R, etc.) and open to learning new statistical tools as required by different projects. • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.Benefits• Competitive salary range of $95,000-$115,000 based on internal and external equity. • Flexible work options including remote work from anywhere in the U.S. or from any of AIR's U.S. office locations. • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Retirement savings plan with 401(k) options. • Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing education. Apply tot his job