Director, Research and Evaluation

Description

About Power to Decide

Power to Decide is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization. At Power to Decide, we envision a world where everyone—no matter who they are or where they live—has control over their bodies and can decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Our mission is to advance sexual and reproductive well-being for all, with a focus on abortion and contraception. We accomplish this by providing trusted information, expanding access to quality services, and catalyzing culture change.

Position

Power to Decide is seeking a Director, Research and Evaluation, to lead research and evaluation projects as part of the organization’s scientific portfolio. Initiatives include, but are not limited to, complex evaluations of Power to Decide programs to increase adolescent and young adults’ access to trusted, resonant, and accurate information about contraception and abortion. The Director will be expected to take a lead role on proposals, protocols and data collection instruments, analyses, and dissemination activities.

This position will work closely with other research and evaluation staff, collaborate across departments, and manage relationships with external partners. The Director, Research and Evaluation will report to the Senior Director, Research and Evaluation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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

We are looking for someone who thinks big and embraces innovation. The successful candidate is very organized, conscientious, insightful, and resourceful. They value diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives; are collaborative and proactive; and work effectively as part of a remote team/organization. They share Power to Decide’s commitment to health equity and to building a world in which all people have meaningful access to abortion, birth control, and other reproductive health care they need.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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

Hiring Timeline (approximate)

• Screening interviews completed by end of February
• First round panel interviews completed by mid-March
• Final round panel interviews completed by end of March
• Start date early to mid-April

The Director, Research and Evaluation is an exempt position. Salary is based on market factors and individual experience and abilities. The starting salary range for this position is $108,800 to $125,300.

Power to Decide has an 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 which includes 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. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, parenting status (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniformed service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.