Manager, Consulting

Mission Measurement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Flexible vacation

Hybrid work

401K

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Mission Measurement is seeking a Consulting Manager to lead engagements for federal, state, and local governments, shifting toward outcomes-focused, evidence-informed grantmaking. You will translate analytical insights into practical actions, working with a small, autonomous team and partnering with senior leadership.

Responsibilities include guiding funding strategy, influencing decision processes, and driving client success.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in management consulting or advisory roles.
• Direct experience with federal agencies, state governments, or public funding bodies.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for senior audiences.
• Experience managing complex projects and client relationships.
• Comfort navigating organizational change and stakeholder dynamics.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with bias toward ownership and execution.
• Experience combining consulting rigour with outcomes measurement or evidence-based grantmaking.
• Comfort using AI tools in analytical or client delivery workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements end-to-end, translating goals into strategic frameworks and actionable recommendations.
• Guide public-sector clients through changes to funding strategy and performance management.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and team members for high-quality delivery.
• Produce client-ready deliverables that synthesize analysis for senior decision-makers.
• Mentor analysts and contribute to proposal development and growth.

Skills

Management consulting

Public sector experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem solving

AI tools

Job description

Mission Measurement (MM) is a recognized 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.

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 help public agencies leverage IGR to track grant performance, 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 and change management 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.

This role is mostly remote with the intent to move to hybrid in-office in 2027. Candidates should be located near Washington DC.

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

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
• 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
• Be Relatable
• Maintain a Commercial Mindset

What 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
• 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

Salary and Benefits

$115,000-$125,000 starting salary. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible vacation policy, hybrid work, 401K, and a collaborative work culture.