Research & Evaluation Manager

Location: Applicants must be physically located in the U.S. in either ET or CT time zones, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Summary: The Learning Agency is hiring a Research & Evaluation Manager to play a key role in designing, executing, and communicating education research and evaluation across a diverse portfolio of programs. This role will contribute to our mission to improve learning through evidence-driven initiatives, rigorous evaluation, and field-level knowledge sharing. This position offers significant exposure to trends in the education and technology fields and has high potential for career growth.

The Research & Evaluation Manager will contribute to and manage diverse research efforts, including study design, instrument development, data collection, and reporting. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, familiarity with monitoring and evaluation approaches, and the ability to translate data and evidence into compelling insights for internal and external audiences.

Success in this role requires excellent writing and communication skills, strong organizational and time-management abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Because the role supports multiple fast-moving projects, flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and strong independent work habits are essential. Strong candidates are highly organized, intellectually curious, and energized by working in dynamic environments.

About The Learning Agency: The Learning Agency is a leader in education innovation that works with foundations, universities, nonprofits, and other partners to advance research, develop strategic initiatives, and build field-wide capacity. We manage programs (e.g., competitions, fellowships), produce high-quality content, and build collaborative communities. Major initiatives include the Tools Competition, Learning Engineering Virtual Institute, and Data Science for Everyone.

To learn more about the organization, please visit www.the-learning-agency.com.

About Our Team Culture: We are a fully remote, fast-moving team that values initiative, intellectual curiosity, strong follow-through, and clear communication. Team members work both independently and collaboratively across time zones, contributing to a culture grounded in problem-solving, adaptability, and shared purpose.

About the Research & Evaluation Manager Role

This section describes the core areas of responsibility for this role and what a strong fit looks like.

Impact Evaluation

You are thoughtful about how evidence supports program strategy and decision-making. You enjoy helping stakeholders clarify their goals and define and execute evaluation approaches that reflect both rigor and practicality.

In this role, you will:

• Support the design of research and evaluation plans, including instrument development, evaluation frameworks, and key metrics.
• Identify meaningful outcome and implementation measures aligned to program goals.
• Collect, organize, and analyze monitoring and evaluation data to assess program effectiveness.
• Partner with program teams and external partners to interpret findings and improve strategies.
• Share findings in clear formats that inform learning and decision making across projects.
• Develop written products (e.g., reports, memos, decks) to communicate results to partners, funders, and broader audiences.

Data Analysis

You bring strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills and enjoy exploring data to answer questions, generate insights, and guide decision-making. You are comfortable working with datasets, identifying patterns, and communicating findings in ways that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses using tools such as Python, R, or Stata.
• Contribute to measurement strategy and data collection planning
• Clean, organize, and manage datasets to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct descriptive and inferential analyses; synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Communicate results clearly through narratives, visualizations, and presentations tailored to different audiences.

Research Insights

You bring curiosity and a learning mindset to your work. You stay informed about emerging research, tools, and approaches in education and related fields, and you enjoy synthesizing insights to inform program and evaluation strategy.

In this role, you will:

• Stay current on relevant education and learning sciences research, tools, and methods.
• Identify, review, and synthesize research literature to inform program design, evaluation strategy, and decision-making.
• Manage your own timelines and deliverables to ensure high-quality, on-time outputs.
• Translate research and data into practical recommendations for programs and partners.

Research Communication & Engagement

You are a clear and thoughtful communicator who can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives that engage partners, support internal learning, and strengthen the field.

In this role, you will:

• Produce reports, memos, blog posts, and presentations that communicate findings to partners and external audiences.
• Develop materials that share lessons learned and elevate field-level insights.
• Coordinate with partners to clarify expectations and ensure alignment across deliverables.
• Take ownership of deliverables while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Balance detail-oriented writing with big-picture storytelling to make research findings accessible and actionable.

Candidate Requirements:

Strong candidates will possess the following qualifications, knowledge, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in research, evaluation, analytics, or a related field
• Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts
• Experience with programming languages like Python, R, or Stata
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics; comfort working with mixed-methods data
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and translate research findings into briefs, reports, blog posts, or other public-facing materials
• Excellent organizational skills, strong self-direction, and attention to detail
• Consistent follow-through, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Interest in education and a commitment to improving learning outcomes and educational equity

Compensation:

The expected annual pay range is $70,000-90,000, commensurate with experience. Full-time employees are eligible for health benefits, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, an allowance for remote office costs, paid time off, and holidays.

To Apply:

You can apply for the Research & Evaluation Manager role here.

Note that The Learning Agency will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). The Learning Agency LLC shall not be responsible for any employee who misrepresents their U.S. work authorization status.

Our Hiring Process:

After the initial application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a 15-minute screening interview. Following the screening interview, promising candidates will complete a short hiring exercise. Finalists will have the opportunity to connect with other members of the team and complete paid work tasks, which are compensated at a salary-equivalent rate.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback. We will be in touch if you are invited to proceed.

Full-time employees are eligible for health benefits, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, an allowance for remote office costs, paid time off, and holidays.