Director - Education Consulting

Director - Education Consulting 

Full-Time 

Remotely based in the United States: New York City, Seattle, or Washington D.C preferred 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

WHO WE ARE: 

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative.  MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational and economic performance to help communities thrive.  

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 10 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.  

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Our Social Impact Solutions Group is dedicated to dramatically improving learning and life outcomes for all children. We believe that great public schools and high-quality education have the potential to be life-changing, especially for students in underserved communities. We partner with leaders in government, philanthropy, and other education organizations and draw on our experience in the education space to solve complex problems facing public schools and communities. We deliver customized services and products - including data, finance, and instructional tools - from initial design through the last step of execution.

Directors play important roles on our projects: leading the planning, execution and delivery of a diverse array of projects from start to finish. Directors are senior leaders on the team who are trusted advisors and partners to our clients.

 In this role, you will:

• Oversee planning, execution and delivery of a diverse array of projects in dynamic environments
• Serve as senior leader and primary client point of contact on projects, building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for deeper partnerships
• Incorporate input from multiple stakeholders to mobilize groups toward common and ambitious goals
• Work effectively with multiple groups of partners to deliver high quality products
• Self-motivate and demonstrate capacity to prioritize, ensuring time is spent on highest leverage actions
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to generate meaningful insights
• Communicate efficiently: break down large and complex analyses into actionable recommendations while reserving the ability to drill deeper as needed
• Manage Project Managers and Consultants: lead their contribution to projects and ensure they develop new skills and professional capacities
• Provide analytical and research support for the Compensation and Classification solution on projects, including classification reviews, position benchmarking, market analyses, compensation program updates, benefits reviews, job description creation, and performance evaluation system studies.
• Execute and support the collection, compilation, and interpretation of data from multiple sources and in various formats. 
• Identify, analyze, and interpret data trends or patterns in complex sets of data; prepare clear and meaningful analyses to support recommendations. 
• Create and administer online surveys and compile, analyze, and interpret results. 
• Conduct and analyze qualitative data (e.g., focus groups and interviews) and quantitative data (e.g., surveys, databases, market reports). 
• Prepare, communicate, and present results to a variety of audiences. 
• Support the Consultant in quality assurance and adherence to deliverable specifications.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic background
• Ten (10) or more years of consulting experience or equivalent education/public-sector experience