Senior Education Programs & Partnerships Leader (Remote)

Mathematica, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP equity

Job summary

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Senior Managing Consultant to lead education program improvement, research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects with federal, state, and local education partners.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, coordinate client-facing work, and guide strategic initiatives. The role emphasizes education policy expertise, data-driven problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality products while collaborating across the Education and Employment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in education, economics, public policy, sociology, statistics, or related field or combination of education and work experience.
• Six+ years of professional experience in education research, policy support, or program evaluation.
• Current or recent experience as an education practitioner (teacher, administrator, or district/state staff).
• Experience working with state/local education agencies and stakeholders across the country.
• Demonstrated expertise in improving educational outcomes and adult learning, coaching, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support program improvement, research and evaluation, and technical assistance projects and partnerships.
• Oversee teams, manage projects and complex tasks, and develop client-ready solutions.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and engage stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities.
• Aggregate and present education data to inform outcomes and recommendations.
• Plan and deliver webinars, trainings, and workshops for government clients and educators.
• Mentor staff and support professional development across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Client engagement

Change management

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in education, economics, public policy, sociology, statistics, or related field

Job description

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Senior Managing Consultant to lead education program improvement, research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects with federal, state, and local education partners.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, coordinate client-facing work, and guide strategic initiatives. The role emphasizes education policy expertise, data-driven problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality products while collaborating across the Education and Employment