Associate, Consulting

Mission Measurement (MM) is the world leader in measuring social outcomes. We help federal, state, and local government define, analyze, and improve the results of grant investments in education, housing, public health, workforce development, and more. We believe social outcomes can be standardized and measured consistently.

At the center of our work is the Impact Genome Registry, the first-ever database with outcomes and cost benchmarks from over 2.2 million social programs. We are the premier implementors of the IGR with federal, state, and local agencies, working with them to track results, uncover “what works,” and invest where tax dollars will have the greatest impact.

Our goal is to maximize the impact of every dollar spent on social change.

Most
grantmakers
don’t
know
what is
actually working. Help change that.

Mission Measurement seeks an analytically strong Associate to work directly with government clients—including federal agencies, states, and other funding bodies—on outcomes measurement and evidence-informed grantmaking. Associates work alongside Managers and Directors on real client problems: building measurement frameworks, analyzing program portfolios, and translating data into decisions. This is a consulting role, not a research or policy position; you’ll move fast, adapt often, and produce polished work for senior audiences.

This role is a good fit if you’re early in your career, bring some subject-matter grounding in evaluation, data, or social impact, and are energized by ambiguity rather than slowed by it. We’re a small, growing team—you’ll have real ownership of your work from day one and exposure to clients and leadership.

This role is mostly remote. Candidates should be located near Washington, DC.

• Apply subject-matter expertise in areas such as evaluation, data analysis, performance measurement, or impact measurement to client engagements
• Support the development of strategic frameworks, assessments, and recommendations for public-sector clients
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis related to outcomes, performance, and effectiveness
• Produce clear, accurate, and well-structured client deliverables, including slides, memos, and visualizations
• Synthesize complex information into concise insights for diverse public-sector audiences
• Support preparation of materials for client meetings, workshops, and working sessions
• Support Managers in executing project plans and meeting aggressive timelines
• Track tasks, inputs, and dependencies to ensure smooth project delivery
• Collaborate with colleagues across strategy and data-focused roles

• Build mastery in one or more core consulting skills (e.g., data analysis, measurement frameworks, portfolio optimization)
• Develop understanding of public-sector funding, grantmaking, and evidence-informed decision-making
• Contribute to internal tools, templates, and repeatable approaches

• Be Passionate about Social Impact
• Be Rigorous, Relatable, and Agile
• Maintain a Commercial Mindset

$90,000 starting salary;
Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible vacation policy, remote work, 401K, and a collaborative work culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We comply with all laws concerning non-discriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities.

We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

• 2–3 years of experience in consulting, professional services, or public sector roles
• Subject-matter experience in evaluation, data analysis, impact measurement, financial analysis, or related areas
• Interest in domestic social policy, grantmaking, or public-sector funding
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A self-starter orientation: you own things end-to-end, move without being pushed, and thrive when the path isn’t fully paved

• Experience in the nonprofit, social sector, or philanthropic space — in any capacity
• Familiarity with national service, Ameri Corps, or domestic grantmaking programs
• Quantitative skills (Excel, Stata, R, or similar) and comfort turning data into clear narratives for non-technical audiences
• Experience with AI tools as part of analytical or research workflows