Research Economist

Institute for Women's Policy Research•Washington, DC

3d•$94,187 - $115,117•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Economist conducts original research and analysis related to IWPR’s core research and policy pillars: Equitable Work and Wages, Caregiving and Families, Education and Career Advancement, and Reproductive Justice and Health Equity. The role leads work in one or more core research areas, shares findings at events and conferences, and builds networks and organizational partnerships in the field. The position provides thought leadership; designs and leads technical quantitative studies; conducts quantitative analysis, including modeling, data visualization, and online survey development and administration; and produces fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations. The Research Economist also supports organization-wide research design and data-source decisions, consults with researchers on methods and study planning, incorporates racial equity and intersectional frameworks, and represents IWPR’s research to external stakeholders. The role also tracks project budgets and timelines, supports fundraising and donor relationships with the SVP of Research, coordinates with Policy and Communications staff on campaigns and dissemination, and advises on emerging research gaps and opportunities. This is an on-site, full-time exempt position in the bargaining unit. Salary is $94,187–$115,117, commensurate with experience. Applications must be received on or before October 31, 2026.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent.
Experience with multivariate statistical methods, survey research, and/or qualitative research and design and analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
Superior problem-solving, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization.
Effective, versatile, and action oriented.
Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to IWPR’s mission and vision, including its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Provide thought leadership and conduct original research and policy analysis related to IWPR’s core research and policy pillars.
Design and lead the analysis of technical quantitative studies.
Perform quantitative data analysis, including developing models, creating data visuals, and developing, programming, and fielding online surveys.
Write fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
Develop and maintain knowledge of policy proposals and research in multiple domains.
Provide organization-wide support on research design and data sources for studying dimensions and trends in core issue areas.
Elicit feedback from Policy, Communications, and Advancement staff on publication scope to maximize impact.
Consult with researchers on methodological questions and assist with designing studies, assessing data availability and analysis plans, identifying data sources, confirming study feasibility, and contributing to proposal development.
Apply racial equity and intersectional frameworks in research designs, reports, and briefs.
Represent IWPR’s research to outside groups, funders, media outlets, other stakeholders, and the research community.
Track project budgets and timelines to ensure work is completed on time and within resource parameters.
Work with the SVP of Research on fundraising and donor relationships, including writing grant proposals and reports.
Coordinate with Policy and Communications staff on policy campaigns and dissemination efforts.
Advise on emerging research gaps, innovations, and opportunities for IWPR.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.