Director, Insight & Program Design

Role Overview

Change Craft is seeking a PhD-level research and strategy leader to serve as Director, Insight & Program Design. This role is ideal for an experienced applied researcher, evaluator, strategist, or social impact leader who can turn evidence, stakeholder insight, behavioral understanding, and program context into practical strategies that guide campaign development, program design, and client decision-making.

What You Will Do

Research, Insight, and Analysis: Lead qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and desk research efforts that inform strategy, program design, messaging, audience understanding, and decision-making. Program Design and Strategic Advisory: Design, refine, and support programs, initiatives, campaigns, and interventions grounded in evidence, audience insight, and implementation context.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The strongest candidates will bring advanced research training, excellent judgment, strong writing and presentation skills, and a demonstrated ability to work across interdisciplinary teams in a fast-moving consulting or client-service environment.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent advanced doctoral training in a relevant field
• Significant experience leading applied research, evaluation, strategy, or program design work
• Strong command of qualitative and/or mixed-methods research design, analysis, synthesis, and presentation
• Ability to translate evidence and research findings into strategy, program recommendations, communications direction, and implementation guidance
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce polished, client-ready deliverables for senior audiences
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to guide complex conversations and build alignment among stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, structure complex problems, and move work from exploration to actionable direction
• High attention to detail, strong project judgment, and the ability to balance rigor with real-world constraints

Benefits

• Remote work
• Competitive salary ($125,000 - $140,000 per year)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

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