Consultant
Position Overview
As a Consultant with Social Contract, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of projects for a diverse portfolio of clients. Reporting to the Director of Impact, you will help translate strategy into action while ensuring high-quality outcomes that advance client goals.
In this role, you will develop & activate work plans, own the client and stakeholder relationships, and direct project team members to ensure project success.
As part of an evolving, AI-enabled consulting environment, you will leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to strengthen research, analysis, problem-solving, content development, and project delivery. Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to integrate technology thoughtfully while maintaining a human-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Director of Impact and Senior Advisors to translate strategic direction into actionable project plans.
Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring on-time delivery, within scope and budget.
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements that drive collaboration and alignment.
Conduct and synthesize research and analysis using traditional and AI-supported methods.
Develop clear, client-ready materials, including presentations, reports, briefing documents, and workshop content.
Identify project risks and implementation challenges, and recommend effective solutions.
Support business development through proposals, scopes of work, presentations, client research, and relationship-building efforts.
General Requirements
The ideal candidate brings experience in consulting or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to lead projects, navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Qualifications include:
Strong project management and organizational skills across multiple projects and workstreams.
Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments, including government, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors.
Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research into actionable recommendations.
Ability to build trust-based relationships and navigate sensitive or complex conversations with professionalism and empathy.
Experience collaborating across teams and leveraging internal and external resources effectively.
Proficiency with business and project management tools.
Ability to effectively use and critically evaluate AI tools and emerging technologies in research, analysis, and project delivery.
Our Values are yours too
We Bring Good Energy: You elevate the tone of the team & client interactions while contributing to a culture where people feel motivated and supported.
We Solve Problems: You take ownership of challenges and move them toward resolution and actionable solutions.
We Do What We Say: You are dependable and accountable. You meet commitments, communicate when circumstances change while upholding integrity.
We Read the Room: You demonstrate strong situational awareness and emotional intelligence. You tailor your communications approach based on the audience.
We’re Good Neighbors: You act with integrity, respect, and a commitment to your clients, colleagues, and communities.
Why you’ll love working here
Flexible work environment
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with no waiting period
Retirement savings plans with generous employer contribution
Generous Paid Time Off, including 13 holidays and two weeklong office shutdowns.
16 weeks of paid parental leave
As a Consultant with Social Contract, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of projects for a diverse portfolio of clients. Reporting to the Director of Impact, you will help translate strategy into action while ensuring high-quality outcomes that advance client goals.
In this role, you will develop & activate work plans, own the client and stakeholder relationships, and direct project team members to ensure project success.
As part of an evolving, AI-enabled consulting environment, you will leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to strengthen research, analysis, problem-solving, content development, and project delivery. Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to integrate technology thoughtfully while maintaining a human-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Director of Impact and Senior Advisors to translate strategic direction into actionable project plans.
Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring on-time delivery, within scope and budget.
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements that drive collaboration and alignment.
Conduct and synthesize research and analysis using traditional and AI-supported methods.
Develop clear, client-ready materials, including presentations, reports, briefing documents, and workshop content.
Identify project risks and implementation challenges, and recommend effective solutions.
Support business development through proposals, scopes of work, presentations, client research, and relationship-building efforts.
General Requirements
The ideal candidate brings experience in consulting or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to lead projects, navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Qualifications include:
Strong project management and organizational skills across multiple projects and workstreams.
Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments, including government, nonprofit, and philanthropy sectors.
Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research into actionable recommendations.
Ability to build trust-based relationships and navigate sensitive or complex conversations with professionalism and empathy.
Experience collaborating across teams and leveraging internal and external resources effectively.
Proficiency with business and project management tools.
Ability to effectively use and critically evaluate AI tools and emerging technologies in research, analysis, and project delivery.
Our Values are yours too
We Bring Good Energy: You elevate the tone of the team & client interactions while contributing to a culture where people feel motivated and supported.
We Solve Problems: You take ownership of challenges and move them toward resolution and actionable solutions.
We Do What We Say: You are dependable and accountable. You meet commitments, communicate when circumstances change while upholding integrity.
We Read the Room: You demonstrate strong situational awareness and emotional intelligence. You tailor your communications approach based on the audience.
We’re Good Neighbors: You act with integrity, respect, and a commitment to your clients, colleagues, and communities.
Why you’ll love working here
Flexible work environment
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with no waiting period
Retirement savings plans with generous employer contribution
Generous Paid Time Off, including 13 holidays and two weeklong office shutdowns.
16 weeks of paid parental leave