Hiring: Senior Director, Research and Quality Company: American Nurses Association Location: Silver Spring, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:39:44 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Credentialing, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Spring About the job Experience: •Ten (10) years leading or coordinating research, quality improvement and quality assurance work. Research work experience including oversight of research priorities, contracting, and commissioned research, including involvement with multiple aspects of the research process •Five (5) years management experience in a leadership role. Required Skills: •Oversees and develops annual departmental budget, manages finances and meets revenue/budget goals. •Authorizes expenditures based upon the approved budget and existing authorization-level guidelines. Strives for on-budget financial performance; develops necessary systems for tracking and review. •Leads institute strategy and annual goal planning in alignment with organizational strategic plan •Partner cross-functionally with other enterprise teams to develop strategic research priorities. •Hiring and performance management of individuals and teams •Coordinates Research Advisory Council made up of external research subject matter experts •Oversees the planning and facilitation of the annual Research Symposium •Develops collaborative relationships with external entities such as other professional credentialing organizations, professional nursing and research associations, governmental entities, and academic centers to broaden the reach of institute activities. Qualifications: •Doctoral Degree (Ph. D.) or equivalent, or more than ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. •Certificates, Licenses And Registrations Required •PhD required in nursing, social/behavioral sciences, or similar field •Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S. •Research or Quality Improvement certification required within 2 years of hire Compensation: •$150,000 - $188,000 / year •Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!