Education Technical Assistance Lead

Job Description
Insight Policy Research, a dynamic, small research and evaluation organization, seeks applicants for the position of Education Technical Assistance Lead with expertise in technical assistance. We are a well-established woman-owned small business, having provided nationally recognized research and evaluation services to federal, state, and private sector clients for 21 years. Our focus is on issues affecting underserved populations.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, we conduct research in the areas of education policy, workforce development, healthcare policy, military and veteran support, food assistance, and family support services. We offer outstanding potential for growth; competitive salaries; and benefits in a collegial, family-friendly environment. For more information on the type of work we conduct and our corporate culture, please visit our website at www.insightpolicyresearch.com.

A. Position Summary

The successful candidate will develop and provide technical assistance to education policymakers, program administrators, and direct service providers for our government, philanthropic, and nonprofit clients. Candidates with experience supporting services in secondary education, postsecondary education, and workforce development are encouraged to apply.

B. Responsibilities

• Conduct tasks related to Insight's technical assistance initiatives and work with senior staff to design, develop, and implement technical assistance employing a variety of methodologies.
• Help develop and manage project workplans.
• Oversee and conduct project tasks including conducting needs assessments, identifying subject matter experts, developing and conducting webinars and conferences.
• Author deliverables/reports; communicate directly with clients/external collaborators.
• Help develop proposals for new projects.
• Oversee and coordinate work of assistants and analysts.

C. Education

• Ph.D. or master's degree with 3 years' experience

D. Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of education policies
• Excellent written and strong presenter
• Experience in process improvement methods (LEAN Six Sigma, Model for Improvement, PDSA, etc.), policy and program development, small and large group training and facilitation methods, and/or the development of training materials and technical assistance guides
• Ability to conduct multiple tasks with competing timelines, communicating effectively and constructively with teams and ensuring tasks/projects are completed on time and meet or exceed client expectations
• High level of competency in MS Office Suite and data collection and virtual collaboration tools as needed (GoToMeeting, Qualtrics, SharePoint, Smartsheet, etc.)

EEO: At Insight, we value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ2S people, and veterans to apply. Insight is a committed equal opportunity employer. Each and every employment decision is based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race; color; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; religion; national origin; marital status; pregnancy or parental status; military or veteran status; medical condition; disability; or any federal, state, or local protected class. We do not and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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