About the Role
This role leads research programs to assess and improve public service recruitment strategies. The individual will oversee project execution, ensure methodological rigor, and deliver actionable findings to support decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead research design for studies related to public service workforce recruitment
- Manage end-to-end research projects from planning through reporting
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with government clients
- Translate client objectives into actionable research plans
- Supervise qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
- Oversee survey development and implementation
- Ensure compliance with federal research standards and protocols
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals
- Provide strategic direction on recruitment messaging and outreach
- Analyze workforce trends impacting public service hiring
- Present findings to stakeholders through reports and briefings
- Mentor junior researchers and project staff
- Maintain project timelines and deliverables
- Integrate feedback into research iterations
- Support proposal development for new research initiatives
- Ensure data quality and methodological accuracy
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment effectiveness
- Use evidence to inform policy and communication strategies
- Manage subcontractors involved in data collection
- Maintain awareness of federal hiring landscapes
- Support evaluation of outreach campaign performance
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews
- Apply behavioral science insights to recruitment challenges
- Ensure research aligns with client mission goals
- Drive continuous improvement in research processes
Compensation
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with office and remote options
Team
Collaborative research environment with interdisciplinary teams
Security Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal background check
Travel Expectations
Occasional travel may be required for client meetings or data collection
Not available for this position
