Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a management consulting firm based in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Education Senior Analyst to support national training and technical assistance, research, and capacity-building initiatives for education clients. The role involves taking ownership of projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing high-quality resources related to English learners and literacy education.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of assigned projects and workstreams from concept through implementation, coordinating people, timelines, deliverables, and client needs
- Proactively identify challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions and bring recommendations to project leaders and clients
- Collaborate with project leaders, subject matter experts, and colleagues to design and deliver high-quality TTA, professional learning, research, and capacity-building services for stakeholders in English learner, bilingual/dual-language education, and literacy education. Examples include convenings, professional learning communities, steering committees, and technical working groups
- Develop high-quality TA resources, including toolkits, monthly circulars, reports, briefs, guides, online learning, presentations, and other products related to the education of English learners and the preparation of their teachers
- Analyze research, policy, and data and translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations for education audiences
- Support discretionary grantees in the monitoring and implementation of their educational projects through the use of helpdesks and customized knowledge management systems
- Apply strong project management skills to ensure work is completed with a high degree of quality, on time, and within budget
- Contribute to business development, proposal development, conference presentations, and other activities that strengthen MSG's education practice
- Contribute to company-wide initiatives and a collaborative, supportive organizational culture
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, public policy, or a related field
- Three or more years of relevant experience in education, consulting, research, technical assistance, professional learning, or a related field
- Working knowledge of K–12 education systems in the United States
- Experience working with English learners, multilingual learners, language instruction educational programs, literacy, bilingual/dual-language education, or educator professional development
- Experience supporting Federal or State education agencies and/or discretionary grantees
- Experience designing or delivering TTA, professional learning, or capacity-building services
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information for different audiences
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and proactively identify and address problems
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technologies
- Master's degree in education, public policy, social sciences, or a related field
- Experience working with federally funded programs or Federal education requirements
- Experience developing proposals, supporting capture/business development, or cultivating client relationships
- Experience leading projects, workstreams, teams, or client engagements
Company Overview