Project Manager - Education Research - ON-CALL REMOTE

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking an on-call Project Manager – Education Research to manage education research and evaluation projects. The role involves developing and implementing research plans, managing project teams, conducting data collection and analysis, and delivering high-quality written products and presentations.

Responsibilities:

• Managing research and evaluation projects and teams, including planning, budgeting, invoicing, and coordinating internal and client meetings
• Developing and implementing work plans and research/evaluation designs using a range of quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, and case study approaches
• Leading data collection activities such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, and site visits (virtual and in-person), including recruitment, logistics, notetaking, and reporting
• Analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data, creating data visualizations, and supporting staff in effective data use
• Preparing high-quality written products—including reports, literature reviews, briefs—and delivering presentations tailored to a variety of audiences

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or Doctorate) in Education, Measurement and Evaluation, Public Policy, Social Science, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of education research and evaluation experience, including: Designing research studies/program evaluations
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Experience using analytical packages such as R, Python, SPSS, SAS, Dedoose, or NVivo
• 5+ years managing projects
• 5+ years prior work experience in a consulting environment
• Knowledge of evidence-based early literacy and/or college access and success programming
• Knowledge of experimental, quasi-experimental, mixed-method, and case study research approaches
• Strong analytic skills, including merging, cleaning, and manipulating datasets in applied settings
• Experience organizing and leading interviews and focus groups with diverse audiences in virtual and in-person formats
• Proficiency in MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong communication skills, including writing, interpersonal communication, and developing and delivering presentations
• Experience designing one-pagers, infographics, and other innovative reporting deliverables
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, sound decision-making, and strong problem-solving skills
• Interest in, and experience with, business development activities, including capture efforts and proposal writing