Delivery Leader (North America - Measurement & Evaluation)

Delivery Associates

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About The Position

As a Delivery Leader focused on Measurement, Evaluation and Digital, you’ll work with leaders in the public sector (government, philanthropy, non-profits) to define their theory of change, build and operate systems for collecting the right data, and assess and evaluate programs to generate evidence that will drive greater impact in their work.
DA works closely with governments at every level, all over the world, to implement policy in a way that translates to real outcomes for everyday people. We do the same for foundations and social impact organizations, helping turn innovative programs into lasting impact. In short, we help public sector partners get things done. We use a clear methodology to solve problems and help our partners deliver results. We’re successful in part because we master our approach and in part because we are empathetic, resourceful, level-headed, and dedicated to our clients and the people they serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant, full time work experience in government, consulting, public policy, or tech; previous economics, evaluation, or data scientist experience ideal.
• Quantitative analysis skills, demonstrated experience with statistics, econometrics and/or data science techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets required; knowledge of programming/econometrics software (R, Python, Stata, etc.) and/or visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI), preferred.
• Knowledge of data warehousing solutions, big data, machine learning and/or the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for data processing.
• Demonstrated comfort using or learning GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to support delivery, problem-solving, or internal operations.
• Ability to translate AI capabilities into responsible, real-world applications in a public sector or mission-driven context.
• Business-level English skills.
• Must be based in and have work authorization in the United States. Delivery Associates will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

• previous economics, evaluation, or data scientist experience ideal.
• Knowledge of programming/econometrics software (R, Python, Stata, etc.) and/or visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships: Earn trust and influence among diverse stakeholders, especially in the public sector or nonprofit world.
• Facilitate and coach: Run effective meetings and workshops that drive towards problem solving and consensus.
• Collect, manage and analyze raw data to extract actionable insights and recommendations and visualize it for decision making.
• Model data to identify patterns and forecast future trends: Utilize advanced analytical and statistical techniques and tools to reveal relationships within datasets, enabling prediction of outcomes and informed decision-making
• Write, visualize and communicate clearly: Turn complex problems or insights into clear memos and well-structured slides; speak clearly and concisely in remote and in-person settings. Be able to simplify complexity, translating technical language into digestible narratives that enable great decision making of different audiences.
• Prioritize and manage projects: Bring clear structure and planning to day-to-day work and communication.
• Solve problems: Break down problems and identify root causes before developing hypotheses and solutions.
• Stay focused: Navigate complexity, especially in policy and program implementation, consistently steering large coalitions back to a single-minded focus on priority outcomes.

Benefits

• Exposure to senior leaders in government, NGOs and other social impact organizations
• Opportunity to be part of a growing team working on transformative projects in all continents
• Opportunity to shape the future trajectory of a fast-growing firm and grow with it
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 25-50% travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees