Director, Research

3 days ago

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

National Safety Council

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

National Safety Council is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safety and preventing injuries and deaths in the United States. The council offers a comprehensive range of safety training programs and resources, including first aid, driver safety, workplace safety, and advanced safety certification. It also provides consulting, safety assessments, publications, and white papers focused on various safety topics. NSC is involved in campaigns such as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it hosts events and conferences to enhance safety knowledge and practices nationwide. Its offerings extend to specialized programs for businesses, employees, and families, and it is committed to fostering a culture of safety through research, education, and advocacy.

Safety Resources & Training • Workplace Safety • Transportation Safety • Teen & Distracted Driving • Home & Community Safety

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1913

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

📋 Compliance

💰 Grant on 2021-11

📋 Description

• Directs and coordinates all activities of the research and statistics function • Partners with practice leaders and initiates research focused on collecting economic, statistical, demographic and/or other related data • Provides technical oversight across multiple research projects, performs advanced research, interprets data/information relevant to the desired topic • Presents findings and conclusions to top executives and at conferences

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (Ph.D. preferred) • 8–10 years of research experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role • Strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey design, focus groups, and statistical analysis • Proven experience leading research teams, mentoring staff, and managing multiple projects simultaneously • Ability to develop and execute a research strategy aligned with organizational goals, including agenda-setting and program evaluation • Proficiency with statistical and data visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, Python, Tableau, Power BI) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting research findings, writing reports, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams, external partners, and subject matter experts to advance research initiatives • Experience overseeing research projects, tracking progress, managing budgets, and securing research funding • Familiarity with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), occupational health, risk management, or related fields • Willingness to travel (10–20%) for conferences, presentations, and stakeholder meetings

🏖️ Benefits

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1 st year and 11 paid holidays • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans • Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care • 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6% • Reimbursable training • Student loan pay down • Dress for your day