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We have an exciting opportunity foraDirector of Quantitative InsightsatUL Standards & Engagement.This is a hybrid opportunity based inourWashington,DCoffice.

TheDirector of Quantitative Insightswill oversee the full lifecycle of quantitative research and insights initiatives to advance the UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) mission to create a safer, more secure, and more sustainable world. The Director of Quantitative Insights will lead the design, execution and evolution of quantitative assessment initiatives that generate original data, and translate findings into meaningful, actionable insights. As a subject matter expert, the Director of Quantitative Insights will contribute to the broader enterprise insights strategy and partner across the organization toidentifyresearch needs, shape quantitative and periodically mixed methods research plans, and deliver high-quality analysis that informs decision making. As a people leader, the Director of Quantitative Insights will lead and mentor a high-performing team that will advance quantitative research and analysisobjectives.

UL Standards & Engagement:

AtUL Standards & Engagement(ULSE),weexpand the boundaries of safety science tocreate a more secure and sustainable world. Formore thana century, we havecreated new safety standardsand shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.Weidentifycritical safety and sustainability issues, askingtoughquestions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us.

Whatyou'lllearnandachieve:

AstheDirector of QuantitativeInsights,youwill play a key role in the rapid growth ofULas you:

• Define and advance quantitative research and insightsstrategythatelevatesULSE's visibility, credibility, and mission impact. Implementapproachto capitalize on identified opportunities and drive the organization's influence within the safety standards landscape.

• Lead development and execution of quantitative research initiatives that assess awareness, understanding, opportunities,perceptionsand organizational impact through original data generation and analysis.

• Manage full lifecycle of projects, including research design, instrument development, sampling approach, fielding, analysis,interpretationand reporting.

• Determineand applyappropriate quantitativemethodologies and analytical frameworks to address research questions, support decision making, and strengthen the quality and relevance of findings.

• Analyze and interpret research data toidentifymeaningful patterns, trends, and opportunities, translatefindings into actionable insights and recommendations.

• Verify the integrity, accuracy, and methodical soundness of data and analysis, ensuring research outputs are credible,defensibleand aligned with set standards.

• Produce and deliver clear, compelling reports, presentations, and other research outputs tailored to varied stakeholder audiences.

• Represent ULSE at industry-related functions such as conferences,seminarsand trade shows. Present technical content for diverse audiences including committees, working groups, and other stakeholder forums.

• Seve as strategic advisor to senior leadership and contribute to cross-functional planning, thought leadership development, and organizational storytelling. Balance long term strategic initiatives with responsive execution tied to emerging issues and opportunities.

• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure our insights efforts are unified, strategic, and impactful, while elevating relevance for industry leaders,regulatorsand the public.

• Lead and developteamof insights professionals, provide strategicdirectionand serve as mentor to advance capabilities inareaof specialization. Cultivatecollaborativeenvironment to ensure team success and effective execution of high-quality content.

• Foster a culture of creativity, purpose, and accountability within the team.

• Maintaincontinued awareness of industry trends, offering insight to inform strategic decisions and direction of thestandardsengagement function.

• Contribute to department initiatives as needed.

Whatyou'llexperience working atUL Standards & Engagement:We have pursued our mission of workingfora safer, more secure,and sustainableworldfornearly 130years,embedding conscientious stewardshipintoeverything we do.

• People:Our people make us special.You'llwork with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network,becauseour approach is collaborative. We collaborateacross disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here.Weseewhat'son the horizon anduse ourexpertiseto build the foundations of a safer future.You'llhave the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Growandachieve: We learn, work,and grow togetherthroughtargeted development, reward,and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and fosterpartnershipsthat enable us to pursue abeneficentfuture in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards:All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest anadditional4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

Whatmakes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Broadexpertisein market research, quantitative assessment, survey design, measurement frameworks, statistical analysis, and mixed method analysis, and insights generation.

• Deep understanding of quantitative research methodologies, data integrity standards, sampling approaches, interpretation, and translating data into actionable business and mission driven insights.

• Experience defining direction, executingstrategyand achieving tangible results through research andinsightsfunction. Ability to align projectobjectivesand outputs to broader team and organizational priorities.

• Strongpeopleleadership, with ability to build and sustain high performing teams. Experience setting expectations whileestablishingand operationalizing clear goals and enforcing accountability for both processes and results.

• Strong project management skills,effectivelyleading multiple complex initiatives from planning throughexecution. Able to manage timelines, resources,workflowsand coordinate with cross-functional and externalcontributors, ensuringtimelydelivery aligned with organizational goals.

• Excellent communicator and presenter, with ability to distill complex data into clear, compelling narratives and recommendations for a range of audiences.

• Strongconsultativeand partnership orientation, withabilitytoestablisheffective relationships and influence others, including senior leaders and external stakeholders.

• Sound judgement and analytical rigor, with strong commitment to research quality. Strategic thinker withabilityto innovate and adaptina dynamic industry landscape.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in market research, statistics, social sciences, business, data analytics, or relatedfield. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of related work experience.

• Minimum 4 yearsof peoplemanagement experience.

• Experience in primary market research, quantitative insights, consumer or stakeholder research, analytics, or related discipline.

• Subjectmatterexpertisein at least one area related to products, emerging technology, engineering, safety, or sustainability preferred.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data,conveneexperts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability,ultimately enhancingsocietal well-being.