Assistant Director, Research

Core responsibilities:

• Define and steward the long-term vision for PPG's research function, prioritizing alignment with organizational strategy and programmatic priorities
• Lead research portfolio planning across procurement, staffing, budgeting, and related operational domains, prioritizing questions most useful to governments and funders
• Set methodological standards and best practices for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research across the organization
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing research team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth

This role drives PPG's research to be implementation-informed, policy-relevant, and practically useful for governments, translating research outputs into practical tools, guidance, narratives, and improved initiatives across government operations to help communities thrive.

Required qualifications:

• Seven or more years of relevant experience in applied research, evaluation, policy analysis, or related field with public-facing outputs
• Demonstrated experience leading research portfolios or complex studies, ideally in public sector or government-adjacent contexts
• At least two years of people management experience
• Strong background in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods; familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., R, STATA, SPSS)

Compensation: $135,000 salary plus comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Health and flexible savings accounts
• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and winter recess
• Employer match for retirement savings
• Paid parental leave and access to backup care for caregiving needs
• Work-from-home stipends or shared office space options

Partners for Public Good (PPG) is a nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions – procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting – to drive public impact, with the vision that every resident has a government they can count on.