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Technical Associate, Workforce Program Area Job Location US-Remote | US-DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-MA-Waltham | US-WA-Seattle Job ID 13104 Job Location United States Category Technical Assistance Overview Join AIR as a Technical Assistance (TA) Associate to play a key role in our Workforce Development program area, as we support the healthy, productive, and evolving workforce vital to the United States' economy and democracy. Our experts have decades of experience in workforce policy and practice, labor policy, postsecondary transformation, economics, and adult education. We work together towards addressing structural barriers in the workforce across race, class, and gender. We provide rigorous research and evaluation, and results-driven technical assistance and training throughout the United States at all levels of the system. Our work focuses on: Career and technical education Postsecondary education Workforce policy and programs Adult learning Human capital solutions Individuals with disabilities This position will contribute to workforce projects at the regional, state, and national levels. They will assist with project deliverables, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and support project planning and business development tasks, requiring excellent communication and organization skills. Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here. Responsibilities The responsibilities for the position include: Contribute to project deliverables, training, and in-person and virtual technical assistance materials in collaboration with content experts Review, analyze, and synthesize information and/or data using appropriate practices and techniques Identify and synthesize research on evidence-based practices for the workforce program area Contribute to reports, proposals, and other writing assignments Communicate effectively with external clients and manage client tasks on a day-to-day basis Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience OR a Master's degree in a field such as public policy, sociology, public administration, social work, psychology, or education At least two years of experience in a related field or supporting TA projects (e.g., coordinating large streams of work, collecting, and analyzing data, developing resources) Knowledge an