Senior Manager, Economic Services - Program Evaluation

KPMG LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in McLean, VA invites a Senior Manager, Economic Services - Program Evaluation to lead complex evaluations for public and private sector clients. You will direct multidisciplinary teams and shape our Economic Services practice.

The role emphasizes rigorous data collection, econometric methods, and clear reporting, with opportunities to develop business by collaborating across Audit and Advisory. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D., extensive experience in program evaluation, and proven

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or related field.
• Experience with program evaluation and analytical support.
• Strong research methods in quantitative/qualitative analysis.
• Ability to translate research into actionable results.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in developing our Economic Services practice
• Direct engagements that involve a multidisciplinary staff in a team-oriented environment
• Manage projects requiring rigorous impartial data collection, economic and econometric analysis, and reporting
• Develop proposals for new business development opportunities by collaborating with KPMGs Audit and Advisory practices
• Promote KPMGs experience through various mechanisms, such as developing solutions and tools, leading publications, and presenting at conferences
• Contribute to the growth, experience, and institutional knowledge of Economic and Valuation Services (EVS) staff-level team members
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Data science

Machine learning

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Public Policy background

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Economic Services - Program Evaluation to join our Economic & Statistical Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in developing our Economic Services practice
• Direct engagements that involve a multidisciplinary staff in a team-oriented environment
• Manage projects requiring rigorous impartial data collection, economic and econometric analysis, and reporting
• Develop proposals for new business development opportunities by collaborating with KPMGs Audit and Advisory practices
• Promote KPMGs experience through various mechanisms, such as developing solutions and tools, leading publications, and presenting at conferences
• Contribute to the growth, experience, and institutional knowledge of Economic and Valuation Services (EVS) staff-level team members
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of experience in an audit, tax, and/or advisory firm, or professional services firm, coupled with experience with public sector agencies and corporations requiring analytical support in areas, such as program evaluation
• Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
• Demonstrated skill and experience in business development
• Strong foundation and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods for program evaluation
• Experience with data science, machine learning methods, and LLM-based solutions and products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate research findings into clear and actionable results
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)