American Institutes for Research
Provides behavioral and social science research and technical assistance.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1946
- Employees
- 1,875
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- IMPAQ, Maher & Maher, Kimetrica
About
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a prominent nonpartisan and nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through rigorous research and analysis in various sectors including education, health, and workforce development. Established in 1946, AIR has built a reputation for advancing evidence-based practices and policies that help inform effective decision-making and program implementation. The organization's broad mission encompasses a wide range of services, including conducting behavioral and social science research, delivering technical assistance, and providing innovative solutions that address public challenges at local, state, and federal levels. AIR is particularly noted for its commitment to enhancing the quality of education and health care. The institute collaborates with government agencies, educational institutions, and health care organizations to implement evidence-driven programs that improve outcomes for diverse populations. For instance, AIR has led efforts to support workers recovering from injuries, improve kidney care accessibility, and ensure affordable childcare in North Carolina, demonstrating its engagement in crucial areas of societal needs. Furthermore, with a significant investment of over $225 million set aside through its Opportunity Fund, AIR focuses on empowering communities, undertaking innovative research, and providing tailored support to forge new pathways for success. Overall, the American Institutes for Research embodies a comprehensive approach to addressing complex issues through evidence and collaboration.
Open positions
Managing Director, Assessment & Human Capital
AIR’s Employment & Economic Opportunity Program is seeking a Managing Director to grow AIR’s Assessment & Human Capital (AHC) work by setting strategy, building business, developing talent, fostering innovation in…
Senior Cloud Engineer I (Hybrid)
AIR’s Tek Office is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with a focus on Microsoft 365/Entra to join its diverse and talented group. The Senior Cloud Engineer manages and optimizes the organization’s Microsoft…
Senior Applications Architect
Senior hands-on architect/engineer at a nonprofit social science research org who designs and builds secure, scalable, data-driven applications and decision-support tools. Works across data pipelines, ontology modeling, integrations, and cloud platforms, with heavy emphasis on Palantir Foundry plus React, TypeScript, Python, and SQL.
Data Scientist, Project Success and Innovation
Data scientist split between AIR's Innovation Lab (building shared analytic tools and prototyping ML/LLM applications) and quantitative research on education, health, and social policy studies. Day to day: causal and predictive analyses, reproducible R/Python pipelines, code review, and documentation.
Vice President, Healthcare Innovations
AIR is seeking an accomplished healthcare leader to serve as Vice President, Program Lead for the Healthcare Innovations (HI) Program . The HI Program brings together highly trained health economists, data scientists,…