Evaluation, Impact, and Research Senior Manager

What We Offer

The Alliance offers a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of competitive compensation.

• $85,000 - $95,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications*

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance and AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match (100% vested)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per calendar year (prorated the first year based on hire date)
• Unlimited paid sick time
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid lunch stipend while working on-site

* Salary range is a good‑faith estimate based on external benchmarking, internal equity, and the industry standards, and may vary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits are subject to change at the organization’s discretion.

The Evaluation, Impact, and Research Senior Manager will lead the design, implementation, and management of data collection, analysis, and reporting activities across K–12 Decision Education initiatives. This role will drive the Alliance’s efforts to evaluate program effectiveness, generate actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders, and strengthen the organization’s growing body of evidence and research.

The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Education and Research Departments to shape evaluation strategy, continuous improvement efforts, and evidence‑building initiatives. This position will also play a key role in the Alliance’s Decision Education Research Grants and Awards Program by leading evaluation and reporting processes for funded projects and building relationships with researchers, educators, and external partners.

We seek a candidate who is passionate about decision science and its impact on students, energized by using research and data to improve educational outcomes, and excited to contribute to a growing, mission‑driven field and organization.

The Evaluation, Impact, and Research Senior Manager will report to the Deputy Director of Evaluation, Impact, and Research within the Research Department.

This full‑time role requires an 8‑hour workday and a 40‑hour workweek. It is an Exempt position under the FLSA, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is open to both local candidates and remote candidates. Local team members are expected to follow a hybrid schedule, working onsite at our headquarters in Bala Cynwyd, PA, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with remote work permitted on other business days. Fully remote employees are expected to maintain a productive home‑based work environment and remain actively engaged in team operations during East Coast hours.

• Lead the Alliance’s efforts, in collaboration with the Education Department, to evaluate the effectiveness of in‑school and out‑of‑school initiatives.
• Design and implement surveys, interviews, focus groups, and other data collection methods for K–12 students, educators, and partners.
• Oversee high‑quality data collection activities, including coordinating with schools, educators, students, and external partners to ensure strong participation rates and reliable data integrity.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and synthesize findings into clear, actionable reports and presentations.
• Develop recommendations that support data‑informed decision‑making and continuous improvement across programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the creation of accessible reporting materials tailored to diverse internal and external audiences.

• Manage evaluation and research projects from planning through reporting, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Lead the development and refinement of evaluation frameworks, metrics, and data systems.
• Collaborate across departments to align research and evaluation efforts with organizational priorities.
• Stay informed about emerging best practices in educational research, program evaluation, and K–12 implementation.
• Support the preparation…