Managing Director, Strategy & Consulting Operations

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

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