Manager, Program Research, Bloomberg Cities Insights Unit

Freedman Consulting, LLC, a strategic consulting firm, seeks a skilled Manager to research and support the development and design of new programs that support city-government efforts to harness resources and develop innovation capacity with the Bloomberg Cities Insights Unit. 

The Manager, Program Research, will join a dedicated unit of content development and research professionals working in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation (GI) team to: 

• Uncover, distill, and produce intelligence that keeps the team and its work at the forefront of what’s happening in cities; and,
• Inspire local leaders to adopt new, effective ways of working. 

The Insights Unit is part of a 50-person firm that offers strategic consulting services to foundations, nonprofit organizations, and public interest coalitions, partnering with many of the nation’s leading philanthropic institutions.

The Manager, Program Research, will work closely with stakeholders, conducting research and providing insights for testing, developing, and designing program concepts for public-sector leaders. They should have experience and demonstrated success in strategy consulting, strategic research and/or developing philanthropic programming, while balancing multiple priorities, and advising clients —all in a fast-paced environment. They should possess an interest in, and enthusiasm for, local government and how innovation can help city governments work better. 

Key Responsibilities

• Performing landscape analyses to test concepts and generate options for programming
• Conducting strategic planning to support programming, including identifying and assessing prospective partners, timelines and roadmaps, initial measurement and governance frameworks
• Creating and drafting templates and documentation including memos and presentations for executive audiences, to underpin programming, and generate executive and stakeholder support
• Staying abreast of the latest developments in programming and grantmaking to city leaders and for government innovation, sharing insights with client leadership
• Supporting client leads with research, developing communications materials, and contributing to strategic initiatives 
• Developing initial program concepts that respond to emerging needs, insights, and trends and that align with the client's focus and values

Full salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. In addition to base annual compensation, Freedman Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance. The firm's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, a 401k profit sharing plan, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity considerations, and budget availability.  To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter. 

Freedman Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Freedman Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at Kline@tfreedmanconsulting.com.

*Freedman Consulting employees based in Washington, D.C., and New York City follow a hybrid work (remote and in-office) policy. This position requires in-person collaboration at least twice a week and there will be occasional travel. The firm’s hybrid policy values flexibility and seeks in-person collaboration when it will be most beneficial in serving client, project team, or firm needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, strategic research, program strategy, or other related fields
• A bachelor's degree in a social science such as government, political science, or public policy or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record of leading and managing complex research and/or strategy projects
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize multiple data and information streams
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights and produce compelling frameworks
• Experience in program-design processes, stakeholder-governance, and metrics/KPI development
• Skill in creating compelling documentation and presentations materials (i.e. memos, presentation slides) for decision makers and executive audiences
• Ability to plan, prioritize, track, and meet deadlines for multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with ambiguity, resourceful in identifying and navigating obstacles, and able to approach complex issues critically and strategically
• Strong collaborative approach and demonstrated success working internally and externally with clients to optimize program success 
• An interest in local government and/or public-sector innovation

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