Deputy Director

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Department of Education Headquarters
• Department: Department of Education
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $151611 – $228000/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-01
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-15

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Job Summary

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is the statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education. Our mission is to provide scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to share this information in formats that are useful and accessible to educators, parents, policymakers, researchers, and the public. This position may be detailed to another Federal agency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides direction and coordination of the day-to-day operation of the Institute, which involves leading staff involved in administering a nationwide program of grants and contracts. 2. Consults with Commissioners and other officials about current and potential program needs.

He or she chairs high-level meetings with key staff who bring deep expertise to bear on major issues and makes decision and issues directives on planning, program, and policy matters, including formulation of cross-cutting operating plans and activities. 3. Supervises the planning, formulation, and execution of program and salary expenses for the Institute and ensures that budget submissions and quarterly operating plans conform to the Chief Financial Officer's directives.

Requirements & Education

Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least one course was in research methods and at least two courses were in statistics.

or Combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, including at least one course in research methods and two courses in statistics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

The experience must have demonstrated (1) a thorough knowledge of the principles underlying the work of this series, and (2) understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the methods and techniques applied in performing work in this series.

Contact

Ann.Ferrell@ed.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Education Headquarters, Department of Education.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $151611 – $228000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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