Managing Director, Data, Research, and Evaluation

Health Resources in Action Inc•Boston, MA

1d•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

The Managing Director of Data, Research, and Evaluation (DRE) is part of the organization’s senior leadership team and works alongside the Executive Director to advance HVIPs and the CVI field in its data, research and evaluation work. The Managing Director, DRE leads and oversees operational efficiency and provides strategic leadership across three areas of the HAVI’s work: the Research and Evaluation Department, the KP Center for Gun Violence Research and Education, and the Health Systems and CVI Integration workstream. The Managing Director, DRE, will directly supervise two Senior Directors and oversee a division of approximately six full-time staff. The HAVI’s Research and Evaluation Department seeks to advance the evidence of HVIPs’ impact on violence reduction and individual and community well-being. The department focuses on building research and evaluation capacity in our network of HVIPs, supporting high-quality research on HVIPs providing strategic direction and facilitating opportunities for cross-collaboration among researchers. The KP Center for Gun Violence Research and Education is focused on transforming the field of gun violence research and education and changing narratives about the value and impact of health-focused solutions. The Center does this by partnering with communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence, uniting rigorous scientific discovery with community-led approaches, and funding research and education initiatives that center racial equity for the advancement of clinical care delivery and other preventative strategies. The Health Systems and CVI Integration (HSCVII) workstream facilitates integration of health systems and departments of public health into the establishment and maintenance of HVIPs and the work of community violence intervention. The HSCVII workstream facilitates knowledge sharing among stakeholders, creates standards and procedures for programmatic and data integration and collaboration, and provides resources to support community transformation. We seek candidates who understand the intersection of rigorous science and community-driven solutions to violence. The ideal candidate brings deep experience building research and evaluation infrastructure to advance the organization and the field and brings a structural analysis of inequity to both internal and external-facing work. Time will be allocated across data, research, and evaluation work in response to organizational priorities and will be determined in partnership with the Executive Director, Deputy Director and other key stakeholders. The Managing Director should expect a dynamic portfolio and be able to pivot quickly as new opportunities arise. The Managing Director of Data, Research, and Evaluation will report to the Executive Director (Deputy Executive Director?) and serve on the organization’s Executive Team. This is an exempt, full-time position with a salary range of $150,000 - $175,000, based on experience and internal equity factors. National travel (10-25%) is expected for this position.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Public Health, Public Policy, or related field required.
A minimum of ten years of senior level experience in community violence intervention, hospital-based violence intervention, or closely related fields required.
Proven record of senior leadership in a nonprofit organization, with demonstrated success managing program or division operations, supervising and mentoring staff, managing up, and maintaining strong relationships with staff, funders, and community partners.
Knowledge of the institutions and professional organizations with whom the HAVI works, including hospitals, health departments, health funders, criminal justice systems, federal agencies, and relevant professional associations.
Experience with fiscal management, budgeting, and accounting; reporting, compliance, and accountability; and human resources
Experience in strategic planning and leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across a division or organization
Experience working with public health datasets and knowledge of data access protocols and IRB process
Deep knowledge of the violence intervention and prevention research landscape, with the ability to critically read and interpret literature, lead research design, engage technical expertise, guide research teams, and author publications and knowledge products
Ability to structure and oversee evaluation initiatives, make strategic decisions about evaluation design and implementation, and build partnerships with technical experts and evaluation teams
Demonstrated experience with effective communication, including public speaking and conveying complex and sensitive issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to supervise senior staff and develop high-functioning teams using a coaching and strengths-based approach
Experience working with resource development teams to secure funding for projects and initiatives, including grant proposal writing, budgeting, and scoping
Operates with a lens of equity, social justice, and trauma-informed approaches
Demonstrated understanding of health and racial equity, the root causes of inequities, and racism as a public health crisis
Commitment to advancing racial equity, demonstrated cultural humility, and celebration of diverse perspectives and lived experiences
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills in both virtual and in-person settings
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment – leading when appropriate and accepting feedback
Proactive, solution-oriented work style
Ability to work independently and productively in a remote environment
Growth mindset and ability to adapt to changing needs
Flexibility and a sense of humor
Ability to design presentations using professional tools such as PowerPoint, Gamma, etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn software programs and tools used by the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a virtual, fully remote environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for the division in alignment with organizational priorities and lead the development of division goals and work plans.
Manage and guide the development of department and workstream Directors and staff in the Data, Research, and Evaluation division.
Work with Directors and staff to set and achieve goals and objectives, providing supervision, mentorship, and support as needed.
Provide guidance, oversight, and/or approval on department priorities, budgets, hiring, plans, activities, and evaluation.
Direct or manage projects, as needed and/or appropriate.
Set direction for the division, address challenges, identify and pursue funding and resource opportunities, make decisions, and develop and implement policies and procedures related to data, research and evaluation.
Oversee budgetary planning & operations for the division and liaise with the HAVI’s fiscal sponsor, HRiA, as needed.
Provide guidance to Directors and other staff on relevant research in the field and its impact on project development and implementation.
Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with key national/state partners and leaders.
Work alongside the Executive Team to manage important internal and external opportunities and challenges.
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and/or capacity building support to HAVI staff and project teams in the areas of research design, data, and evaluation, to strengthen internal knowledge and research infrastructure.
Build and sustain a high functioning team and steward the HAVI’s culture as an inclusive, anti-racist organization by modeling and supporting collective/community care among all HAVI staff.
Advise on active research and evaluation projects, provide methodological guidance, contribute to research design, and support the development of publications and knowledge products across the division.
Demonstrate working knowledge of public health and violence-related datasets, data access, and IRB processes and provide guidance to staff on navigating these systems.
In collaboration with other Executive leaders, oversee the HAVI’s evaluation work by advising on evaluation approaches, structuring evaluation frameworks, building and facilitating partnerships with technical experts, and advising and supporting staff in evaluation execution.
Advance field-wide capacity in data, research, and evaluation by convening and facilitating dialogue among HVIPs, researchers, health systems, community stakeholders, and/or funders and positioning the HAVI as a trusted resource in the field.
Represent the HAVI and actively participate in national convenings, partner organization events, and other spaces focused on research, cultivating relationships and contributing expertise on behalf of the organization.
Identify, lead, implement, or advise on projects and initiatives that strengthen and advance data, research, and evaluation work within the organization and our member network.
Ensure the HAVI’s research and evaluation agenda is grounded in the realities of the field and identify emerging opportunities, needs, and gaps.
Ensure that racial and health equity are centered in the division’s research and evaluation agenda and practices and expand the HAVI and HVIP capacity to deepen connections and operationalize its organizational values.
Engage in strategic planning with the Executive Director, Senior Director (Strategic Planning and OGE) and the Executive Team for the growth and direction of the network.
Develop and contribute to publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts and other knowledge products and support staff in building their publication capacity as requested.
Contribute to the HAVI’s external communications through publications, website content, and other public-facing materials that reflect the division’s work.
Be a trusted, informed source of expertise for HRiA, clients, funders, and community partners.
Synthesize and disseminate knowledge and best practices to build shared understanding and advance the field.
Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the division and across the organization, actively contributing to HAVI teams and committees.
Support the Executive Director and leverage community partnerships to identify, assess, and pursue funding opportunities.
Lead and participate in fundraising proposal teams, as appropriate, including writing or contributing to proposals, scopes, and budgets.
Support and guide senior and junior staff members’ business development efforts.