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About Us
Founded in 2017, Social Contract is a women and minority-owned social and collective impact consulting firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, serving clients domestically and internationally. Social Contract partners with government, nonprofits, philanthropies, community leaders, and others to solve complex social problems. Social Contract’s consultants carry expertise in complex areas, including but not limited to community violence intervention, trauma-informed services and care, workforce development, affordable housing, educational policy and programming, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
Social Contract organizes our consulting products and services around five stages: discover, design, implement, measure, and sustain. Within these five stages, our team specializes in research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategic planning, grant-writing and financial sustainability planning, implementation support, project management, partnership coordination, and organizational capacity building.
How we do our work is just as important as what we do. Our team lives by six core values: Integrity, Courage, Evolution, Grace, Accountability, and Generosity. These values inform our deep conviction, curiosity, and eagerness to learn and grow alongside our clients as we confront complex social problems.
Position Overview: As a Consultant in the Research, Evaluation, and Innovation Unit at Social Contract, you will support complex social and collective impact projects for our clients and the company. You will bring value to our work with your experience and expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, evaluation, and data management. The Consultant reports to a Director and will provide substantial research and evaluation support, including data systems design, implementation, and management, to both client-facing and internal projects. This position emphasizes responsibilities related to evaluation, strategic and implementation planning, and building and supporting the development of internal processes and systems related to business intelligence and data management. In addition, this position will include the following activities:

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to inform project goals and strategies.
• Design, implement, and manage robust data systems to support project evaluation and research efforts.
• Support internal cross-functional partnerships to help scale the company’s data management practices.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure alignment and integration of research and evaluation activities.
• Proactively address problems and advocate for realistic solutions and resources required to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure research and evaluation activities are conducted rigorously and ethically, contributing to the successful completion of project goals.
• Establish and manage strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and dissemination of research and evaluation methodologies and practices within the organization.

General Requirements: The ideal candidate for the Consultant role should have prior consulting experience or equivalent. The incumbent should demonstrate insight, creativity, and abilities to manage diverse tasks, multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt quickly to new challenges. They should also exhibit proactive, resourceful, and initiative-driven qualities, along with the following skills and experiences:

• Strong virtual and in-person facilitation skills, including educational and training sessions
• Experience as a facilitator, including co-facilitation
• Excellent negotiation abilities
• Ability to build trust and handle difficult conversations constructively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding qualitative and quantitative analytical capabilities
• Expertise in evaluation methodologies and data analysis
• Project management and leadership experience
• Comfort with business software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Zoom, Slack, Hub Spot, etc.)
• Availability to work full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Requirements (or demonstrated ability and willingness to advance in these areas):

• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python/R
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and their application in business contexts
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw actionable insights
• Experience in building and managing business intelligence and data management systems

Why you’ll love working here

• Flexible hybrid work environment - cameos from kids and pets welcome
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with no waiting period
• Life and Short Term Disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off policy available as soon as you start
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Culture & wellness programming and activities
• Technology and travel reimbursements
• Continuing education & professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Comprehensive training and onboarding program

We want you to bring your authentic self to work every single day. We accept you for who you are and consider everyone on an equal opportunity basis without regard to ancestry; age; appearance; color; gender identity and expression; genetics; family or parental status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; mental, physical, or sensory disability; national, social or ethnic origin; past or present military service; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; race; religion or belief.‍
‍If you require reasonable accommodation or assistance for any part of the interview and employment process, please get in touch with us at peopleops@socialcontract.org and let us know the nature of your request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, DE 19801