Managing Consultant - State and Territory Child Care Systems

Managing Consultants participate in and lead a broad range of client engagements at Mathematica, from overseeing multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects to developing solutions for some of our clients' most pressing challenges. We are seeking a State and Territory Systems Specialist to provide technical assistance (TA), consultation, and capacity-building support to agencies implementing the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program. This role will partner with agencies to strengthen child care systems, improve program implementation, and advance continuous quality improvement efforts. While responsibilities vary based on project assignments, this position requires deep policy, programmatic, and operational expertise, along with strong project management, relationship-building, and leadership skills to support successful systems change and organizational capacity building. Important Employment Information: As we develop our business and generate work, we are hiring for this skill set, however, if an offer is extended it will be contingent upon the successful award of work. If Mathematica is awarded the work, this role will be full-time, and you will be a regular employee of Mathematica. If you are contacted by our Talent Acquisition team, you will receive more information and details about this process. Responsibilities: May serve as task leaders, project manager, deputy project directors (DPD), or project directors (PD). The specific role depends on project’s complexity and size. Builds and maintains highly collaborative, trusting relationships with clients and other partners in a way that centers their experience in the work and strengthens their capacity. Collaborates 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. Leads or participates actively and thoughtfully in multidisciplinary teams to implement, monitor, and advise on state and federal policy and programs. Considers and manages multiple perspectives and thinks creatively to design solutions that meet client needs. Provides the initiative, direction, organization, and quality control needed to help keep work on time and on budget. Plans and executes webinars or small group discussions with government clients, and/or other entities and individuals. Authors or reviews 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. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.