Assistant Program Manager, Innovation and Research

Who we are:

ICMA is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing professional local government. Founded in 1914, ICMA is the leading professional association for local government leaders, managers, staff, and stakeholders – serving more than 14,000 members across the globe. As a membership association, we equip professionals with the research, knowledge, and tools needed to create and sustain thriving communities.

By advancing professional local government, we help communities deliver better services, engage residents, enable economic development, strengthen leadership, uphold ethics, and provide forward-thinking management.

We ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace by welcoming people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and by learning from each other, individually and collectively.

Do you have prior experience supporting research projects or surveys? Does mission-driven work and making a meaningful impact excite you? If so, we have an excellent opportunity waiting for you!

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Assistant Program Manager to support ICMA's innovation and research activities, equipping local government professionals with information about leading practices, policies, programs, and other strategies in areas such as management, service delivery, resiliency and livability, community and economic development, and more. The APM will focus on survey research and data analysis, as well as qualitative approaches such as case studies and literature reviews.

The ideal candidate will work onsite in our Washington, D.C. headquarters a minimum of three days per week, or more as needed based on the organization's priorities.

The salary for the Assistant Program Manager, Innovation and Research role is based on experience, with a range of $52,910 - $66,137.

This position reports to the Director of Research.

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business, economics, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in conducting research, data analysis, and interpreting and communicating research findings.

• Up to one (1) to three (3) years of applicable experience (including internships and/or volunteer work).

• Strong quantitative research skills, including high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with common survey platforms (Qualtrics) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS, or R) are highly desired.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce deliverables that are on time and of high quality.
• Excellent project management skills; ability to work on multiple tasks and deadlines and propose solutions to problems and challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge and a strong passion about the important roles of local governments and professional city and county management.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in-person at ICMA's headquarters in Washington, D.C., three days per week, with the remaining days in a home office environment. Additional onsite work may be required.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment free from hazards or unpleasant environmental
• Work requires occasional travel to conferences and events, primarily within the S.

• A collaborative and collegial working environment where teamwork and individual contributions are valued
• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer sponsored health, dental, life, disability, and employee assistance benefits
• Paid time off to include vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating days
• Generous…