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Research Lead, Policy Communications

San Francisco🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-10-02

Core

Lead a mixed-methods research program to study public engagement with AI policy issues and translate findings into actionable recommendations for policy, communications, and product teams.

Role type

Senior mixed-methods research lead (policy & communications)

Builds

Rigorous quantitative and qualitative research studies, executive reports, and reusable research tools/benchmarks

Domain

AI policy, public opinion research, behavioral science

Required skills

Mixed-methods research leadership, quantitative survey design, longitudinal study management, qualitative interview/focus group facilitation, statistical analysis, sample design, research ethics, vendor management, executive communication

Preferred skills

Experience in public-opinion or policy research, ability to influence senior cross-functional partners, building durable organizational learning systems

Technologies

Survey platforms, statistical analysis tools, qualitative data synthesis tools

Responsibilities

Design and manage mixed-methods research programs from question formulation to reporting; conduct rigorous quantitative studies including surveys and longitudinal research; lead qualitative research including interviews and focus groups; translate research findings into executive-ready reports and practical recommendations; manage research vendors, budgets, timelines, and ethics compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic judgment

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