Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Children, Youth, and Families Division

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Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Children, Youth, and Families Division

Job ID 1323-6

Position Description:

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 and promote equity and social justice in wide-ranging policy areas, from education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, health, 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. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance .

Mathematica seeks a passionate, visionary leader to be the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) division within the Human Services unit. The Managing Director develops the division’s strategy and oversees the work of the division including business development, project performance, staff development, and thought leadership. The CYF division works primarily in the areas of family support programs such as TANF, services for children birth to age 5, child welfare, teen pregnancy prevention, economic independence, food security, and nutrition assistance. CYF has over 200 professionals with specializations in evaluation, research, capacity building and technical assistance, data analytics, operations, surveys, and other data collection services. The division serves clients in government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels as well as private philanthropic and nonprofit clients. As a member of the Human Services leadership team, the Managing Director works collaboratively with other leaders in the Human Services unit and the company to deliver on Mathematica’s strategic objectives and support a vibrant culture.

The executive should have a commitment to Mathematica’s mission. The ideal candidate will have prior executive experience leading professionals in a dynamic research or consulting environment, substantial content knowledge across a range of complex human services program and policy issues, and a comfort level engaging with other executives and clients to represent Mathematica. We will consider hiring at the Vice President level if a candidate does not meet all of the qualifications of a Senior Vice President. 

Responsibilities of the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) include:

• Advance Mathematica’s position as a leader in the use of data and evidence for improving public well-being
• Lead development and execution of strategic and long-term plans for CYF
• Grow the division, expand the work to new clients and new offerings, and improve the success of current lines of work
• Engage with clients to understand client needs, client perspectives, perceptions of Mathematica, and ways we can improve our client-centered approaches
• Lead change initiatives and drive adoption of new approaches that improve our ability to meet existing and emerging client needs
• Promote innovation in technology and analytic solutions that meet client needs
• Collaborate across Mathematica to bring the best solutions to clients
• Build a high-performance culture, which involves overseeing the management of staff in the division, including training and professional development initiatives, recruitment, and allocation of staff resources
• Provide thought leadership and public commentary around issues critical to our clients
• Participate in business development and proposals
• Lead strategic projects
• Advise project teams and oversee monthly review of projects within CYF
• Be responsible for revenue, costs, staff utilization rates, and investment for CYF
• Contribute to the leadership of the Human Services unit and Mathematica as a member of the Human Services leadership team
• Maintain a professional reputation as a substantive expert on programs that support children and families

Position Requirements:

• Visionary leader who is strategic and passionate about Mathematica’s mission and delivering the best solutions to our clients
• Demonstrated commitment to client-centered approaches that prioritize client needs and goals
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Strong leadership and management skills with demonstrated ability to lead change across organizational units and to manage with a collaborative, team-building approach
• Powerful communicator and careful listener who effectively engages and inspires clients and colleagues
• Demonstrated leadership, decision making, strategic thinking, and relationship management skills
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization
• Ability to set clear and challenging goals that commit to improved performance and accountability
• Experience with business development and project delivery for federal agencies, particularly the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
• At least 15 years of experience in program evaluation, research, or consulting environment, with 5 years of experience in leadership of research or consulting services in the children, youth, and families area
• Experience in managing a research or consulting group; ability to manage a division of more than 200 staff with annual revenue of over $70 million and contract backlog of over $250 million
• A master’s or doctorate degree in social science or relevant discipline or a combination of equivalent education and work experience

We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputation for innovative and high-quality work. As a winner of the “Excellence in Diversity Award,” we know that building an inclusive culture based on the diverse strengths of employees from different backgrounds is key to our success.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $200,000 or more. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Available locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor; MI, Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA

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.

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