Managing Consultant - State and Territory Child Care Systems

About Mathematica

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development.

Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.

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Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a broad range of client engagements, from overseeing multidisciplinary teams to managing complex projects.
• Develop solutions for some of our clients' most pressing challenges.
• Partner with agencies to strengthen child care systems, improve program implementation, and advance continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Build and maintain highly collaborative, trusting relationships with clients and other partners.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and other clients to develop and implement program improvement strategies or technical assistance plans based on available data and subject matter expertise.
• Lead or participate actively and thoughtfully in multidisciplinary teams to implement, monitor, and advise on state and federal policy and programs.
• Design and facilitate change management and/or continuous improvement processes that use participatory and human-centered design approaches.
• Plan and execute webinars or small group discussions with government clients, and/or other entities and individuals.
• Author or review a variety of technical assistance tools to ensure quality and facilitate program improvement such as memos, standard operating procedures, data dictionaries, implementation guides, and webinar slides.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public policy, public administration, or related field.
• Six or more years of experience managing complex projects or tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of the CCDBG Act, the CCDF program requirements, CCDF Plan processes, and other related state and territory early childhood programs.
• Strong operational knowledge and experience with administration of the CCDF program within states and territories, including reporting requirements.
• Strong operational knowledge and expertise of the full range of issues, services, and innovations within the child care field.
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate change management and/or continuous improvement processes that use participatory and human-centered design approaches.
• Data-integration and other issues related to program integration and systems building at the state and territory level.
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of state early childhood system policies, mixed delivery systems, and governance structures for ECE programs and for data systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to explain management issues to stakeholder audiences including Mathematica executives and clients.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail as well as the flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, and resume. This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $100,000 - $135,000. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.