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Remote Job Openings at American Institutes for Research (16)

Managing Director, Assessment & Human Capital

United States $170K - $230K per year 10+ yrs exp Recruitment

The Managing Director will set the strategic direction and oversee the growth of the Assessment & Human Capital portfolio, fostering innovation in AI-enabled assessment and workforce strategies. They will lead business development efforts, manage multidisciplinary teams, and cultivate high-level partnerships across federal, state, and commercial sectors.

Communications Specialist, Education Systems & Policy

United States $96650 - $102K per year 5-10 yrs exp Writing

The Communications Specialist will lead the development and implementation of strategic communications plans to translate complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences. They will serve as a trusted advisor to project teams, managing integrated campaigns and overseeing editorial workflows to increase the impact of education-focused initiatives.

Senior Researcher, International Development (Part-Time)

United States $61 - $64 per hour 5-10 yrs exp Others

The Senior Researcher will lead multidisciplinary teams to design, manage, and execute complex international development research and evaluation projects. Responsibilities include overseeing project operations, conducting data collection and analysis, and translating findings into actionable policy insights for various stakeholders.

Senior Applications Architect

United States $150K - $190K per year 10+ yrs exp Software Development

The Senior Applications Architect designs and implements secure, scalable, data-driven technology solutions to support research and mission-driven programs. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams in developing data architectures, system integrations, and analytics tools while providing strategic technical leadership.

Data Scientist, Project Success and Innovation

United States $114K - $140K per year 5-10 yrs exp Software Development

The Data Scientist will co-design and scale innovative technical solutions while leading end-to-end quantitative workflows for research projects. Responsibilities include managing complex datasets, conducting advanced statistical analyses, and building shared analytic tools for research teams.

Quantitative Research Associate, Human and Community Development

United States $31 - $35 per hour 2-5 yrs exp Others

The Research Associate will assist project teams by conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing quantitative data, and interpreting findings for reports. They will also support project management tasks, business development activities, and the preparation of various project-related documents.

Technical Assistance Associate, Special Education (Part-Time)

United States $31.55 - $35.15 per hour 2-5 yrs exp Teaching

Coordinate and deliver technical assistance to clients, including scheduling, preparing materials, tracking timelines, communicating updates, and maintaining project records. Develop and distribute project resources and deliverables, support educators through virtual and onsite training and coaching, and monitor project progress and client feedback.

Technical Assistance Consultant, Special Education (Part-Time)

United States $47.75 - $48.5 per hour 5-10 yrs exp Teaching

The consultant will lead and deliver evidence-based professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to improve special education services for students with disabilities. They will also manage project tasks, contribute to business development, and provide expertise on IDEA and instructional practices to educators across Tennessee.

Technical Assistance Consultant, Mathematics Intervention and MTSS

United States $87000 - $101K per year 5-10 yrs exp Others

Provide intensive technical assistance to educational agencies to strengthen evidence-based mathematics intervention within MTSS frameworks. Design professional learning resources and facilitate systems-level coaching to support implementation, data-based decision making, and continuous improvement.

Senior Quantitative Researcher – CMMI Evaluations

United States $120K - $150K per year 5-10 yrs exp Others

The Senior Researcher supports business development and capture planning for CMS and CMMI initiatives while providing technical leadership for complex model evaluations. They are responsible for managing project workstreams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and coaching staff to promote professional development.

Digital Quality Measures Lead (Part-Time)

United States $100 - $125 per hour 10+ yrs exp Others

The lead will set technical direction for FHIR-based digital quality measure specifications and serve as the primary technical point of contact for CMS and other clients. They are also responsible for mentoring a team of developers and analysts while overseeing the quality of technical deliverables.

Principal Researcher – CMMI Evaluations

United States $150K - $180K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Principal Researcher will lead business development activities and serve as a senior evaluation leader for complex Medicare payment and service delivery model evaluations. They are responsible for overseeing project execution, quality, staffing, and providing senior technical leadership for research and evaluation initiatives.

Senior Manager, Sourcing and Subcontracts

United States $130K - $160K per year 5-10 yrs exp Others

The Senior Manager will lead enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives and provide functional oversight for subcontract administration throughout the project lifecycle. They will also serve as a key advisor on procurement matters while coaching a high-performing team to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Director, Pre-Award Contracts

United States $160K - $200K per year 10+ yrs exp Others

The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the pre-award contracting process, overseeing proposal development, compliance, and risk management. They lead a team of specialists to support organizational growth while ensuring efficient execution of awards across federal, state, and private sectors.

Technical Assistance Consultant, Healthcare Innovations

United States $87000 - $110K per year 5-10 yrs exp Healthcare

The consultant will identify and address the technical assistance needs of program participants by developing resources such as memos, toolkits, and webinars. They will also facilitate discussions, manage online collaboration content, and interpret engagement metrics to support payment model implementation.

Vice President, Healthcare Innovations

United States $250K - $280K per year 10+ yrs exp Healthcare

The Vice President will lead the Healthcare Innovations program by managing projects, staff, and business development efforts to improve healthcare delivery and payment models. They will serve as a subject matter expert and collaborate with executive leadership to drive strategic growth and operational excellence.