Staffing & Development Manager — Hybrid DC

Cornerstone Research; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,400 - 132,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Cornerstone Research is seeking a Manager, Staffing and Development to oversee project staffing and professional development in the San Francisco office. The role partners with consultants, the Talent team, and leadership to align staffing with development goals and project needs.

You will manage and improve staffing processes, mentor junior staff, and ensure timely staffing decisions across a dynamic pipeline. This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in professional services or staffing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with offices and leadership across the firm.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of and lead the project staffing process for billable and non-billable projects with development needs and timing.
• Coordinate with staffing team, officers, and case managers to monitor a rapidly changing project pipeline.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue to align staffing with skill and development goals.
• Proactively address staffing challenges and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with other offices to meet firm-wide staffing needs and leverage technology.

Skills

Staffing management

Project staffing

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Research is seeking a Manager, Staffing and Development to oversee project staffing and professional development in the San Francisco office. The role partners with consultants, the Talent team, and leadership to align staffing with development goals and project needs.

You will manage and improve staffing processes, mentor junior staff, and ensure timely staffing decisions across a dynamic pipeline. This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days in the office.