Insight Policy Research is hiring a
Senior Study or Project Director, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a Senior Study or Project Director in Food and Nutrition Assistance Program Research at Insight Policy Research. The role involves directing projects, advising research and policy support, quality assurance, communication with clients, and more. Experience working for a WIC State agency is preferred.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with State-administered social safety net program policy and operations, including WIC. Experience with other safety net programs preferred
• Experience working with the Federal, State, and local government agencies that administer safety net programs
• Demonstrated experience with WIC policy, systems, and/or operations. Experience engaging with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service and State agency staff through national associations and workgroups advantageous
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to explain food and nutrition assistance policies to both expert and lay audiences
• Strong project leadership skills. Experience leading projects, developing budgets, and monitoring costs
• High level of competency in MS Office Suite and data collection and virtual collaboration tools as needed (Qualtrics, SharePoint, Smartsheet, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Direct projects and teams
• Advise the development and implementation of research and/or policy support projects
• Provide quality assurance
• Lead communication and working relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Regularly author policy guidance, handbooks, and toolkits
• Lead and oversee authorship of reports, white papers, and briefs
• Present regularly at client meetings and conferences
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, schedule, and cost for all designated projects
• Contribute substantively to proposals for new projects and identify new business opportunities
• Mentor and supervise earlier career staff

Benefits

• Offers outstanding potential for growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits in a collegial, family-friendly environment
• Full-time telework position, however, some travel for team meetings, project work, and conferences may be required. Employees who live within commuting distance have the option to work from the office