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 applying technical knowledge and experience to deliver insights for state education agencies and universities, focusing on early literacy and college access programs.

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