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Purpose of the Position
The Chief Research and Innovation Officer (CRIO) will serve as ARCs foremost leader in research analytics and policy innovation. This executivelevel role will oversee the Research and Analytics Department guiding the agencys efforts to integrate datadriven insights into regional planning and strategic decisionmaking.
The CRIO will play a pivotal role in shaping ARCs longterm vision aligning research with public policy priorities and fostering an environment of analytical excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO the CRIO will ensure ARC remains a national thought leader by applying cuttingedge methodologies engaging diverse stakeholders and translating complex data into actionable strategies.
The Candidate
ARC plays a pivotal role in the metro region by providing reliable economic and population data fostering strong community relationships and data access. The Research Department has made significant strides in community engagement using advanced tools and technologies to better present data. ARC publishes a wide range of materials including GIS portals and a popular blog contributing actively to applied research.
The successful candidate must be innately curious and collaborative with the ability to empower and encourage the team. Additionally the CRIO shouldhave a strong research background or consulting experience with expertise in health transportation policy demographics and data science as well as proven leadership and communitybuilding skills.
The role involves frequent media engagement stakeholder interactions and presenting data to inform decisionmaking while also overseeing a team of subject matter experts. The position requires strong technical competence in modelling and forecasting with a focus on innovation and adaptability. With unmatched breadth and responsibility this role has the potential to shape the regions future through applied research and strategic community engagement.
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Research Excellence & Innovation
Program Development External Engagement & Fundraising
Organizational Leadership & Team Development
Additional Information
About ARC:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
ARC Strategic Framework
Vision ONE great REGION
Mission Statement
The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative datainformed planning and investments.
Our Goals
Our Core Values
Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.
Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.
Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.
Application Process:
The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region.ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.
As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.
For questions about recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC ator Human Resources via email at .
Required Experience:
Chief
Full-Time