Research Director

About the role

The Research Director will lead research strategy for PCSIx, enhancing innovation and meaningful employment through insightful findings and new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the research process from design to analysis and reporting, ensuring accuracy, rigor, and timeliness.
• Communicate internally with the team and progress, ensuring milestones are communicated, acknowledged, and met.
• Foster a culture of communication and collaboration among the research team.
• Contribute to discussions and decisions regarding research team composition, including team member appropriateness, skills, focus areas, client needs, and availability.
• Coordinate and assist with internal research needs for growth and advocacy.
• Ensure all research adheres to regulatory guidelines and ethical standards.
• Support multiple roles within the research process, including research, analysis, data use, and dashboard-related responsibilities.
• Train and mentor researchers, analysts, interns, and contractors.
• Establish and maintain research standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Identify and monitor skill gaps within research teams and support professional development opportunities.
• Work closely with contractors to complete tasks and projects.
• Serve as a liaison between technical contractors and the executive team, effectively communicating tasks, needs, and reports.
• Build collaborative working relationships across teams with varying priorities and operational styles.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives that contribute to organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in planning, operational problem-solving, and implementation efforts across multiple functional areas.
• Contribute to initiatives that support innovation, operational sustainability, and mission alignment.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and ensure the organization remains at the forefront of behavioral and social research practices.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or marketing management preferred.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of data research experience required.
• Strong experience with Adobe Suite, AirTable, PowerBi, and WordPress required.
• Knowledge and experience with AI tools: Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-level materials and correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience with database entry, maintenance, and management.
• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screenings.
• Primarily works indoors. Travel may be required, up to 15%.