Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Practice Area Summary:
MSI’s Strategy, Evaluation and Analysis (SEA) practice area oversees all monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) projects. It is a dynamic practice within the company that strives for excellence and innovation across all activities, encompassing a range of sectors, including education, health, economic growth, democracy and governance, gender, capacity building and policy reform. SEA has approximately 20 MEL Specialists in the U.S. headquarters and 30 field-based MEL projects overseas.
**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position**
Position Summary:
The Practice Area Leader (PAL) will lead MSI’s SEA practice area and report to the Senior Vice President of Programs (SVP-P). The PAL will work collaboratively with two other SEA PALs, as well as Technical Directors, Managers, and Associates across the practice. The PAL will liaise with MSI’s Operations Division, Business Development Unit (BDU), and other practice areas across the company such as Education, Learning and Organizational Development, Peace and Security, and Rule of Law, Governance, and Accountability. This position will be responsible for a portfolio covering of approximately 10 to 12 MEL projects and 8 to 10 headquarters staff members. These numbers might fluctuate over time as new projects start up and others close out.
The PAL will provide overall management oversight and leadership direction for the practice area. The PAL will be responsible for: 1) providing technical leadership and innovation for the practice and the assigned portfolio; 2) overseeing the technical work of field implementation projects to ensure technical excellence; 3) managing a team of headquarters MEL Experts including Technical Directors, Managers and Associates; and 4) helping to drive market and business development. This role may require travel including to areas of conflict. The preferred location for this role is in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
Responsibilities:
Overall Work Planning and Execution:
Technical Leadership
Team Management
Qualifications:
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MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Pay Transparency Statement:
We are committed to taking a thoughtful, compliant and equitable approach to employment compensation. We commit to providing a holistic comprehensive salary analysis, including reviews of individual skill sets and compensable factors related to qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $185,000 to $195,000 USD.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
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