TA Consultant, Principal

Join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as a Part-time Principal Technical Assistant (TA) Consultant and bring your leadership, subject matter expertise, and strategic insight to advance our mission to generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all. The Principal TA Consultant will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop responsive, compelling, and technically sound proposals and lead the design and delivery of complex technical assistance initiatives.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. 

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. 

• Lead and contribute to the development of high-quality, competitive proposals for international development clients, foundations, and multilateral organizations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design technically sound and contextually responsive approaches, strategies, and workplans for proposals and ongoing TA efforts.
• Write and/or review proposal content, including technical narratives, capability statements, and management and staffing plans, ensuring clarity, responsiveness to RFP requirements, and alignment with client priorities.
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership in one or more key areas of international development.
• Support relationship-building and partnership development with key clients, partners, and subject matter experts to strengthen AIR’s positioning and expand business opportunities.
• Contribute to capture planning and strategic planning for new business pursuits, including analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities for growth. 

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 13 years of experience; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 11 years of experience; or a PhD with a minimum of 7 years of experience in international development.
• Extensive experience designing and delivering technical assistance in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience with programs related to workers’ rights and international labor standards, labor law enforcement, and workforce development.
• Proven success leading proposal development for international donors.
• Prior experience with the U.S. Department of Labor or U.S. Department of State preferred.
• Experience managing complex, multi-country projects and working with varied stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of international development priorities, donor landscapes, and sector-specific best practices.

 Skills:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, particularly in proposal and technical content development.

• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize data and evidence into actionable insights and practical tools.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across cultural and professional contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at [email protected] or call 202.403.5000

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