Director of Research

• Manage Accelerate's portfolio of funded research partnerships, ensuring quality, rigor, and progress of externally-conducted studies.
• Serve as primary relationship manager for research partners, reviewing designs, tracking milestones, and managing deliverables.
• Provide portfolio status updates, prepare briefings, and coordinate with program teams to align research activities.

This role drives measurable improvements in student outcomes by ensuring rigorous research informs evidence-based practices scaled through state partnerships, turning evidence into action for millions of students.

• Doctorate degree (PhD) in education policy, public policy, economics of education, or closely related field.
• Significant post-doctoral experience in applied research or research management, preferably K–12 education.
• Deep working knowledge of rigorous research methodologies (RCTs, quasi-experimental designs) and implementation science.
• Experience managing external research partners or grantees in a foundation, government, or nonprofit context.

Annual salary range: $100,000–$130,000. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, technology stipend, 401k with employer match, and generous PTO.

Accelerate is a national collaborative that partners with states to scale proven, evidence-based practices in public education, turning evidence into measurable progress for students.