Education Programs Lead & Strategy Consultant (Remote)

Mathematica, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Senior Managing Consultant to lead education programs and partnerships, including research, evaluations, and technical assistance for federal and state initiatives.

The role emphasizes client engagement, team leadership, and developing evidence-based guidance to improve educational outcomes across diverse settings. Remote eligibility is noted, with national scope.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in education, economics, public policy, sociology, statistics, or a related field.
• Six+ years of experience in education research, policy support, or related work.
• Experience collaborating with state and local education agencies and partners nationwide.
• Demonstrated expertise in improving educational outcomes and adult learning or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise education research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across project lifecycles to meet client needs.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate program improvement strategies and outcomes.
• Prepare client-facing materials, reports, and implementation guides.
• Build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local education clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education policy

Change management

Education

PhD or equivalent in education or related field

Tools

MS Office

Data management tools

Job description

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Senior Managing Consultant to lead education programs and partnerships, including research, evaluations, and technical assistance for federal and state initiatives.

The role emphasizes client engagement, team leadership, and developing evidence-based guidance to improve educational outcomes across diverse settings. Remote eligibility is noted, with national scope.