Manager, Consulting

Mission Measurement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Measurement is seeking a Consulting Manager to lead public-sector engagements, translating client goals into strategic frameworks and driving evidence‑informed grantmaking. You will work with federal agencies and state governments, manage teams, and develop proposals with autonomy in a growing, values‑driven firm.

You’ll mentor analysts, shape project delivery, and collaborate across engagements to advance outcomes measurement and impact at scale.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in management consulting, professional services, or advisory roles — including non-linear careers that combine consulting with substantive sector experience.
• Direct experience working with federal agencies, state governments, or public funding bodies, either as a consultant or internal staff.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to move from analysis to action.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for senior and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing complex projects and client relationships.
• Comfort navigating organizational change, ambiguity, and stakeholder dynamics.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward ownership and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements end-to-end, translating client goals around outcomes, evidence, and impact into clear strategic frameworks and actionable recommendations.
• Guide public‑sector clients through changes to funding strategy, decision‑making processes, and performance management practices.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and team members to ensure high‑quality delivery under tight deadlines.
• Produce polished, client‑ready deliverables that synthesize analysis into clear insights for senior decision‑makers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leaders, anticipating needs and helping clients succeed internally and externally.
• Facilitate working sessions and discussions with diverse stakeholder groups, including program, policy, and leadership audiences.
• Identify opportunities to deepen engagements, expand scope, and support account growth.
• Contribute to the evolution of MM’s offerings for public‑sector and government clients.
• Mentor and manage analysts and data‑focused team members, supporting skill development and quality standards.
• Support proposal development and thought leadership efforts as MM continues to grow its public‑sector portfolio.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Change management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Federal/public sector experience

Job description

Our Company

Mission Measurement (MM) is the world leader in measuring social outcomes. We help federal, state, and local government define, analyze, and improve the results of grant investments in education, housing, public health, workforce development, and more. We believe social outcomes can be standardized and measured consistently.

Description

Our Company

Mission Measurement (MM) is the world leader in measuring social outcomes. We help federal, state, and local government define, analyze, and improve the results of grant investments in education, housing, public health, workforce development, and more. We believe social outcomes can be standardized and measured consistently.

At the center of our work is the Impact Genome Registry, the first‑ever database with outcomes and cost benchmarks from over 2.2 million social programs. We are the premier implementors of the IGR with federal, state, and local agencies, working with them to track results, uncover “what works,” and invest where tax dollars will have the greatest impact.

Our goal is to maximize the impact of every dollar spent on social change.

Governments spend billions not knowing what works. Help fix that.

Mission Measurement seeks a highly capable and entrepreneurial Consulting Manager to support public‑sector clients in shifting toward outcomes‑focused, evidence‑informed approaches to social impact and grantmaking. Managers work directly with federal agencies, state governments, and other funding bodies to help them design strategies, implement the Impact Genome Registry, make better investment decisions, and strengthen the systems and practices that support those decisions over time.

This role is a good fit for someone with strong consulting experience, comfort in complex environments, and the ability to translate analytical insight into practical action. You’ll lead engagements day‑to‑day, develop strategic recommendations, and help clients shift how they make decisions — not just what they report. As part of a small, growing team, you’ll operate with significant autonomy: building approaches, not just executing them, with direct exposure to senior leadership and clients from the start. Candidates should be located near Washington DC.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead client engagements end-to-end, translating client goals around outcomes, evidence, and impact into clear strategic frameworks and actionable recommendations


• Guide public‑sector clients through changes to funding strategy, decision‑making processes, and performance management practices


• Manage project plans, timelines, and team members to ensure high‑quality delivery under tight deadlines


• Produce polished, client‑ready deliverables that synthesize analysis into clear insights for senior decision‑makers

Client Partnership & Growth

• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leaders, anticipating needs and helping clients succeed internally and externally


• Facilitate working sessions and discussions with diverse stakeholder groups, including program, policy, and leadership audiences


• Identify opportunities to deepen engagements, expand scope, and support account growth

Innovation & Team Development

• Contribute to the evolution of MM’s offerings for public‑sector and government clients


• Mentor and manage analysts and data‑focused team members, supporting skill development and quality standards


• Support proposal development and thought leadership efforts as MM continues to grow its public‑sector portfolio

Live our core values

• Be Passionate about Social Impact


• Be Rigorous, Relatable, and Agile


• Maintain a Commercial Mindset


• Challenge Convention

Salary And Benefits

$115k starting salary. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible vacation policy, hybrid work, 401K, and a collaborative work culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We comply with all laws concerning non‑discriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Requirements

YOU BRING

• 3–6 years of experience in management consulting, professional services, or advisory roles — including non-linear careers that combine consulting with substantive sector experience


• Direct experience working with federal agencies, state governments, or public funding bodies, either as a consultant or internal staff


• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to move from analysis to action


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for senior and non-technical audiences


• Experience managing complex projects and client relationships


• Comfort navigating organizational change, ambiguity, and stakeholder dynamics


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward ownership and execution

EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE

• Experience in or genuine familiarity with the nonprofit, social sector, or philanthropic space


• A track record combining consulting rigor with subject‑matter depth in outcomes measurement, evaluation, or evidence‑based grantmaking


• Comfort using AI tools as part of your analytical or client delivery workflow