SRI International’s Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy (CISP) helps organizations, regions, and countries achieve long-term economic and social impact through effective investments in science, technology, and innovation. Check us out! Based in Arlington, VA, CISP operates in a collaborative, project-based research and advisory environment, supporting public and private sector clients around the world through research, analysis, evaluation, and strategic planning in the following areas:

• Innovation & S&T strategy
• Science, technology, and innovation policy & systems design
• Science and technology program development, implementation and support
• Complex program evaluation and assessment
• Technology-based economic and workforce development
• Research security & policy implementation
• Advanced analytics in R&D analysis

We are seeking an experienced Data Solutions and Data Integration Lead to join CISP in a hybrid work environment (2 days per week in the Arlington VA office, plus occasional client visits). The Data Solutions and Data Integration Lead is an individual contributor who leads complex data management, CRM, and data integration workstreams within larger projects, serving as a key integrator between technical work and client decision needs through structured implementation plans, executive-ready insights, and successful systems deployment.

As part of project teams, the Data Solutions and Data Integration Lead will contribute to client delivery, CRM/platform implementation, data integration, and data-informed decision making by leading one or more workstreams within larger projects. They will combine rigorous data management and platform implementation with clear, decision-ready communication to help clients answer complex questions. They will work closely with project leaders and clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals and center growth.

• Lead one or more data management, CRM, or data integration workstreams within larger client projects, coordinating closely with project leadership.
• Translate ambiguous client needs into structured work plans, clear technical requirements, and actionable implementation plans; facilitate working sessions with clients and internal teams to align on data definitions, workflows, and deployment decisions
• Lead data management and integration activities using appropriate tools and methods (e.g., data mapping, data quality review, migration planning, integration coordination, documentation review, and stakeholder interviews)
• Synthesize findings across data sources, government processes, and system requirements and translate results into clear, well-structured, client-ready insights, reports, and presentations that support strategic decision making
• Produce near-final report sections, requirements documentation, implementation materials, and proposal sections with limited rework; contribute to presentation content as appropriate
• Communicate effectively between federal clients and technical teams in written and oral formats to ensure alignment and successful systems deployment.
• Provide effective project delivery for assigned workstreams by anticipating challenges, managing task dependencies, and escalating risks to project leadership with options
• Coordinate and review contributions from staff, subcontractors, and temporary hires supporting the workstream; provide task-level guidance and developmental feedback
• Contribute significantly to business development activities (opportunity shaping, proposal development, and identifying logical follow-on opportunities)

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements
• Master’s plus 6+ years; or Bachelor’s plus 8+ years of related experience in CRM systems, data integration, data management, business analysis, systems implementation, or related client-facing delivery work
• Degree in a relevant field such as information systems, business analytics, public policy, operations, management, statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related interdisciplinary field; equivalent professional experience may be considered
• Extensive experience with CRM systems, data integration, and data management, including using data to inform recommendations for platform development and to support client decision making
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous client needs into structured work plans, clear technical requirements, and actionable implementation plans in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in facilitating communication between federal clients and technical teams to ensure alignment and successful systems deployment
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and organizational boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop client-ready reports, presentations, and implementation materials and present focused sections of briefings to working-level client stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with enterprise CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot, or similar systems
• Experience with data migration, data quality, reporting, governance, user acceptance testing, deployment readiness, or post-implementation support
• Experience mentoring junior staff or coordinating contributions from multiple team members, subcontractors, or temporary hires
• Demonstrated experience contributing to proposals, marketing, or other business development efforts
• Proficiency in Python

*Cover letters are welcome but not required with application submittals.

The salary range is: $72,153-$107,334. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.