Program Manager, Research & Practice

Start Date: Immediate
Role Type: Full-Time
Location: Flexible, Office located in Washington, DC
Travel: Occasional travel for fieldwork, convenings, or team meetings

Who We Are:
The Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC) is dedicated to advancing social connection nationwide, rooted in evidence for our collective well-being. We implement community-driven models and innovative programs to create a more connected society, and we translate research into practice to ensure our work is grounded in evidence and equity.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Program Manager to advance our efforts in building innovative, evidence-driven models aimed at fostering social connection. This role involves supporting research and evaluation initiatives across local, state, and national contexts—analyzing a range of interventions, solutions, and services designed to reduce social disconnection. The ideal candidate will contribute to evaluation design, lead mixed-methods research (including data collection and analysis), and translate findings into actionable program improvements. Strong project coordination skills and a deep commitment to community-led approaches are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Evaluation

• Design and execute evaluation plans across multiple projects and initiatives
• Develop and refine data collection tools, such as surveys and interview guides
• Conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data analysis; create clear and compelling data visualizations
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure consistent tracking of research activities and analyses
• Collaborate with members of the Scientific Leadership Council (SLC) as appropriate

Translation & Learning

• Translate research findings into clear, compelling slide decks, briefs, and other deliverables for diverse audiences
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews and landscape analyses to inform program strategies
• Contribute to the development and refinement of conceptual frameworks and performance indicators
• Support the integration of research insights into program design, strategy, and communications

Cross-Team Coordination

• Participate in internal planning and strategy discussions
• Support research partnerships, advisory councils, and learning communities
• Coordinate with project leads to ensure alignment between research and implementation
• Produce reports for internal and external audiences that present findings and connection to practice

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4+ years of applied research, evaluation, and data analysis experience
• Experience planning and conducting mixed-methods research and analysis using tools such as Excel, Qualtrics, Stata, NVivo, SPSS, R, and/or Dedoose
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate findings for diverse audiences
• Familiarity with community-level and participatory research a plus
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative
• Experience in public health, social science, or related field preferred
• Proficient in Google Suite, Zoom, and project management platforms like Asana

Who You Are

• Committed to driving research efforts to inform practice in the social connection field
• Able to work independently and balance multiple workstreams 
• Flexible, adaptive, and energized by contributing to a mission-driven team

Reporting, Compensation, and Benefits

This position will report to the Director of Research and Practice.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience.

This is a flexible/hybrid position, with an office located in Washington, DC. Occasional in-person work, travel for convenings, or community visits may be required.

At this moment, this is a time-restricted role set to end December 2027, with the potential to extend pending funding and organizational priorities.

The Foundation for Social Connection offers a comprehensive benefits package; retirement contributions; paid leave; and other benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete our application form and upload your materials below.

You will be asked to provide:

• Resume (PDF)
• Cover letter (PDF)
• Work sample demonstrating your research and analysis skills (PDF; may include a report excerpt, data visualization, brief, or similar)
  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity

The Foundation for Social Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal and District laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected basis.

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