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Summary:
- Power to Decide is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization with a mission to advance sexual and reproductive well-being for all, focusing on abortion and contraception.
- The organization aims to provide trusted information, expand access to quality services, and catalyze culture change.
- The Director, Research and Evaluation, will lead research and evaluation projects as part of Power to Decide’s scientific portfolio, including evaluations of programs aimed at increasing adolescent and young adults’ access to contraception and abortion information.
- The Director will be responsible for research proposals, protocols, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings, working closely with other research staff and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Power to Decide’s overall scientific strategy.
- Develop concept papers and funding proposals for new research and evaluation initiatives.
- Oversee the development of research protocols and data collection instruments as well as data collection activities (e.g., surveys, focus groups).
- Identify and manage external partners to support study design and implementation.
- Lead qualitative and quantitative analyses.
- Lead white papers, peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference abstracts/presentations, and research translation products (e.g., blog posts, infographics) to disseminate research and evaluation findings.
- Collaborate closely with programmatic staff in designing studies and with communications and marketing staff to disseminate findings.
- Mentor junior research and evaluation staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A doctoral degree in a public health discipline (e.g., epidemiology, behavioral science) or a related field (e.g., sociology, community psychology) and at least two years of professional work experience OR a master’s degree in public health or a related field and 8 – 10 years of professional work experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in sexual and reproductive health, preferably focused on contraception, abortion, and adolescents and young adults; expertise in digital health research also strongly preferred.
- Experience leading all phases of quantitative and/or qualitative research studies, from study conception to data collection, analysis, and dissemination, preferably in a professional role.
- Experience with rigorous, complex evaluations, including randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental design.
- Proficiency in multivariable statistical methods and analysis of complex survey data.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including a track record of disseminating research via scientific and research translation products.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively while also maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong multitasking, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A proven track record of working collaboratively with both internal and external colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively from a remote home office and travel up to 10% if needed.
Benefits:
- The Director, Research and Evaluation is an exempt position.
- Salary range for the position is $108,800 to $125,300.
- Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403b plan with 6% employer contribution after one year.
- Flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible work schedules and generous leave including PTO, vacation accrual, summer hours, a floating holiday, and paid holidays.
- Power to Decide is committed to maintaining a diverse staff and an inclusive, multicultural environment.
