Managing Director

Insight Economics & Business Strategist, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Economics & Business Strategist, LLC seeks a Managing Director to provide executive leadership, translate strategy into actionable priorities, oversee consulting operations, and strengthen client relationships. The role collaborates with the Executive Managing Director to guide the firm’s growth and service delivery while maintaining analytical rigor and accountability.

The position requires 7–10 years of senior leadership experience, a master’s degree in a related field, and a proven

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline preferred.
• Advanced academic credentials or relevant professional certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management: translate priorities into departmental objectives and performance measures; provide direction to staff.
• Consulting Operations and Project Oversight: oversee engagements with municipalities, public agencies, and private-sector clients; ensure alignment with scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Business Development and Client Relations: identify consulting opportunities, build relationships with municipal executives and leaders, support proposals and negotiations.
• Financial and Administrative Oversight: support budgeting, revenue forecasting, and expense management; monitor project profitability and resource utilization.
• Professional Standards and Quality Assurance: ensure research integrity, quality control, and ethical conduct across deliverables.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Financial management

Economic analysis

Client relationship management

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation

Ethical leadership

Organizational development

Education

Master's degree in Business/ Economics/ Public Administration/ Finance/ Organizational Leadership

Job description

Position Summary

The Managing Director provides executive-level leadership and operational oversight for Insight Economics & Business Strategist, supporting the firm's mission to deliver evidence-based economic analysis, public-sector consulting, and sustainable business strategies. Working in collaboration with the Executive Managing Director, the Managing Director translates organizational strategy into actionable business priorities, oversees consulting operations, manages client engagements, and ensures the quality and effectiveness of professional services. The position is responsible for strengthening organizational capacity, cultivating strategic partnerships, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring that consulting assignments meet the firm's standards for analytical rigor, professional integrity, accountability, and measurable results. The Managing Director serves as a senior representative of the firm and may assume delegated executive responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Managing Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management

• Support the development and execution of the firm's strategic and annual operating plans.
• Translate executive priorities into departmental objectives, performance measures, and implementation strategies.
• Provide leadership and direction to Directors, Associates, and assigned professional resources.
• Evaluate organizational performance and recommend improvements to operational effectiveness.
• Support the development of policies, procedures, and internal management controls.

Consulting Operations and Project Oversight

• Oversee consulting engagements involving municipalities, public agencies, economic development organizations, and private-sector clients.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with approved scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary professional teams and subcontractors.
• Review project deliverables for accuracy, consistency, quality, and client relevance.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Business Development and Client Relations

• Identify and pursue consulting opportunities, including RFPs, RFQs, strategic partnerships, and direct client engagements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipal executives, elected officials, economic development organizations, academic institutions, and business leaders.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Represent the firm at professional conferences, community engagements, and industry events.
• Assist in expanding the firm's geographic reach and service offerings.

Financial and Administrative Oversight

• Support financial planning, budgeting, revenue forecasting, and expense management.
• Monitor project profitability, resource utilization, and contractual performance.
• Evaluate operational costs and recommend strategies to improve financial sustainability.
• Coordinate with accounting and administrative professionals to maintain accurate financial and operational records.
• Support the development of sustainable revenue streams and organizational capacity.

Professional Standards and Quality Assurance

• Ensure consulting services reflect sound research methodologies, analytical integrity, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Maintain quality control standards across reports, assessments, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Promote ethical conduct, confidentiality, transparency, and professional accountability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Advance the firm's commitment to equitable economic development and sustainable community outcomes.

Authority and Decision-Making

• Direct day-to-day consulting and operational activities.
• Assign responsibilities and coordinate professional resources.
• Approve routine project activities within established budgets and delegated authority.
• Communicate with clients and external stakeholders on behalf of the firm.
• Recommend personnel, subcontractor, and professional resource assignments.
• Recommend new service offerings, strategic partnerships, and business opportunities.

Major organizational commitments, financial obligations, contractual agreements, changes in corporate strategy, and other reserved executive decisions remain subject to approval by the Executive Managing Director.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline preferred.
• Advanced academic credentials or relevant professional certifications are desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible management, consulting, executive, or organizational leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, professional teams, client relationships, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience in public-sector consulting, economic development, business strategy, municipal administration, or financial management is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop proposals, manage budgets, and oversee complex assignments.

Core Competencies

• Executive leadership and strategic thinking.
• Project and program management.
• Financial and operational management.
• Economic and business analysis.
• Client relationship and stakeholder management.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Negotiation and problem-solving.
• Ethical leadership and professional judgment.
• Organizational development and performance management.

Performance Expectations

• Successful execution of assigned strategic and operational priorities.
• Quality, timeliness, and financial performance of consulting engagements.
• Client satisfaction, retention, and relationship development.
• Contribution to revenue generation and business development.
• Effective management of professional resources and subcontractors.
• Compliance with organizational policies and quality assurance standards.
• Contribution to the firm's reputation, sustainability, and long-term growth.