Manager, Research & Insights

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We advance the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, research, thought leadership, and professional resources.

Location: Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid)

Department: Internal Audit Foundation

Status: Full-Time | Exempt

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We advance the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, research, thought leadership, and professional resources.

Are you passionate about uncovering meaningful insights, translating complex data into compelling stories, and using research to influence decisions?

As Manager, Research & Insights, you will have the opportunity to contribute to research that advances the internal audit profession and informs strategic decisions across a global professional organization.

• Lead meaningful research initiatives that generate insights into the internal audit profession, its professionals, and emerging trends.
• Work with quantitative and qualitative data to uncover patterns, identify opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Design and execute surveys and research projects with internal stakeholders and external research partners.
• Transform complex findings into compelling reports, dashboards, data visualizations, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and research partners across The IIA's global network.
• Contribute to longitudinal research that tracks important professional and demographic trends over time.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your analytical expertise and research contributions can make a global impact.

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is seeking a Manager, Research & Insights to support the execution of impactful research initiatives across the organization and its global institute network.

This is a hands-on research management role that combines research design, survey development, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data visualization, project management, and research reporting.

You will manage assigned research projects from planning and data collection through analysis, interpretation, and communication of findings. Working with research sponsors, internal stakeholders, and external collaborators, you will translate complex data into clear, credible, and actionable insights that inform organizational decisions and advance understanding of the internal audit profession.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and research capabilities, excellent writing and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position based in Lake Mary, Florida, combining in-office collaboration with remote work.

• Manage the execution of assigned research projects related to the internal audit profession, The IIA, and the Internal Audit Foundation.
• Partner with research sponsors and stakeholders to understand research objectives, define project requirements, and support successful delivery.
• Design and implement research methodologies, including surveys and other quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external research partners, and collaborators to execute research initiatives.
• Identify and manage internal and external resources needed to support research projects.
• Manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables to ensure research is completed accurately and on schedule.