Senior Policy Research Scientist, Education & Workforce
Educational Testing Service
Washington, DC · Posted November 3, 2026
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Educational Testing Service has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 62 workers, most recently September 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
...Educational Testing Service in Washington, DC invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in the Center for Policy Research to lead and contribute to a policy-relevant research agenda focused on schooling, human capital development, workforce readiness, and AI...