Managing Consultant - Early Care and Education (Remote Eligible)

Position Description Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance. We are seeking a Managing Consultant to lead efforts supporting, maintaining, and enhancing a social platform for early care and education professionals to support their work providing quality services to children and families in Head Start and other early care and education programs. Managing consultants participate in and lead a range of tasks at Mathematica, from overseeing teams or managing projects, to developing solutions for some of our clients’ most challenging problems. While the duties of the position vary depending on project assignments, most managing consultants serve in roles that require a deep understanding of policy, program and operational expertise and management skills. Important Employment Information As we develop our business and generate work, we are hiring for this skill set, however, if an offer is extended it will be contingent upon the successful award of work. This role will be full-time, and you will be a regular employee of Mathematica. If you are contacted by our Talent Acquisition team, you will receive more information and details about this process. Responsibilities Virtual Platform Management and Engagement • Support, maintain, and enhance a virtual social platform used by thousands of early education professionals, encouraging a positive collaborative culture on the platform. • Design and implement strategies to ensure the platform provides opportunities for early education professionals to share best practices, lessons learned, and core knowledge, as well as access direct support from peer-to-peer collaboration. • Design and implement strategies to support the growth of the community engaged in the online social platform. • Consider and manage multiple perspectives and think creatively to design solutions that meet client needs. • Analyze and aggregate quantitative and qualitative data related to engagement with the platform to inform strategies, innovations, and solutions. • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure strategies, innovations, and solutions are effectively implemented. Project Management, Technical Assistance, and Advisory Services • Collaborate with the client to develop and implement program improvement strategies or technical assistance plans based on available data and subject matter expertise. • Provide the initiative, direction, organization, and quality control needed to help keep work on time and on budget. • Author or review a variety of technical assistance tools to ensure quality and facilitate program improvement such as memos, standard operating procedures, data dictionaries, implementation guides, and webinar slides. • Engage with the client remotely and on-site (as needed) to understand goals and the challenges in supporting early education professionals virtually and work collaboratively to develop innovations and solutions to enhance the virtual social platform. • Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Position Requirements Candidates for this role must have at least two years of experience in Head Start program management and two years of experience facilitating the development of online communities. Applicants without this combination of experience will not be considered. • Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in early childhood education, social work, psychology, public policy, sociology, education, or related field. • 5-7 years’ experience managing complex projects or tasks. • Demonstrated success in developing social guidelines and culture to foster a positive online community. • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that result in community engagement and growth. • Demonstrated ability to analyze, aggregate, and act on qualitative and quantitative data. • Strong interpersonal skills and skills collaborating with multiple external partners, including clear and diplomatic oral and written communication. • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-disciplinary teams through the project lifecycle to deliver high-quality work to our clients on time and budget. • Spanish language proficiency is a plus. This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $100,000 - $135,000. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, location preferences, and salary requirements at the time of application. STAFFING AGENCIES AND THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS: Mathematica is not accepting candidates for this role or any technical role from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Please do not contact technical or senior staff at Mathematica or share unsolicited resumes. All agency inquiries go through the talent acquisition team and will be routed accordingly. Available Locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Chicago, IL; Cambridge, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; Remote #remote-usa We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. At Mathematica, we understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you’re not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co-workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it’s an option in your area. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in/complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment. 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