AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.

The Director, Research leads a high-performing team in uncovering insights that drive positive change at the intersection of aging and poverty. The Director brings the intellectual agility to work across a range of issue areas and methodologies, along with the leadership skills to build and develop a strong team. They also possess the collaborative know-how to shape a collective research agenda and advance change across the organization. AARP Foundations research focuses on workforce, household finances, public benefits access, and industry trends that affect the well-being of older adults with low income.

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• Shapes business' research agenda in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Guides the research workflows of team members and ensures the highest quality standards of work outputs.
• Oversees the growth of the Research team, including organizational and process design, mentoring team members and nurturing a high-performing team culture.
• Collaborates with internal business and functional Stakeholders to integrate data and research capabilities across AARP.
• Identifies and Deploys innovative data gathering methods including primary, secondary, and first-party data to generate insights that inform AARP Foundations' strategy and program design.
• Communicates research findings to leadership, functional teams and to external audiences including media, partner organizations and the general public.

• 8+ years of experience in research or consulting.
• 3+ years experience building and managing a high-performing team.
• Strong intellectual track record, with proven ability to balance research rigor with the need for actionable insights.
• Highly proficient with statistical analysis.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive, expert and general audiences.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and coordinating various stakeholder groups.
• Masters degree in economics, public policy, or a related field.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity