Senior Qualitative Researcher

Institute for Women's Policy Research•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Qualitative Researcher conducts original research and policy analysis on IWPR’s core areas: Equitable Work and Wages, Caregiving and Families, Education and Career Advancement, and Reproductive Justice and Health Equity. The role leads and advises qualitative research, contributes to research publications, presents findings at events and conferences, and builds networks and organizational partnerships. The position applies racial equity and intersectional frameworks and supports rigorous research across the organization. The researcher also contributes to program design and management by tracking project budgets and timelines, supporting fundraising and donor relationships, coordinating policy campaigns and dissemination, and advising on emerging research gaps and opportunities. This is an on-site, full-time exempt position in the bargaining unit. The annual salary is $125,172–$148,770, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

PhD in a qualitative research field, such as sociology, social psychology, or anthropology, and at least 3 years of work experience in public policy research; alternatively, a master’s degree in a qualitative research field and at least 10 years of work experience in public policy research.
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 on IWPR’s core research and policy pillars.
Design qualitative studies and lead analysis of their findings.
Oversee research staff training in qualitative methods and support staff conducting qualitative research to ensure rigor and depth.
Provide organization-wide guidance on qualitative research design and methods for collecting qualitative data.
Write fact sheets, briefing papers, reports, and presentations.
Maintain working knowledge of policy proposals and research across multiple domains.
Gather feedback from Policy, Communications, and Advancement staff on publication scope to maximize impact.
Consult with researchers on methodological questions and assist with designing studies and analysis plans, identifying data sources, assessing feasibility, and contributing to proposal development.
Apply racial equity and intersectional frameworks in research designs, reports, and briefs.
Represent IWPR’s research to external groups, funders, media outlets, stakeholders, and the research community.
Track project budgets and timelines to keep work within schedule and resource parameters.
Work with the SVP of Research on fundraising and donor relationships, including writing grant proposals and reports.
Coordinate policy campaigns and dissemination efforts with Policy and Communications staff.
Advise on research gaps, innovations, and opportunities for IWPR.
Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.