Socialfinance Associate in Public Sector Practice at Social Finance supporting advisory projects with research, data analysis, and project management. Works on economic analyses and stakeholder communications.
Responsibilities
Conduct research, analyzing data, and reviewing evidence to support project design decisions
Exercise progressing project management skills including scheduling meetings and overseeing project timelines
Create, deliver and present materials, analyses, key findings and recommendations
Lead interviews and facilitate discussion groups
Conduct economic cost-benefit and other forms of analyses
Support drafting and review of contract, governance and scope-of-work documents
Write summaries, reports and emails
Qualification
Ability to quickly researchAbility to adapt
Required
We are looking for entrepreneurial candidates with flexibility, aptitude, and passion for our mission. Candidate requirements:
2-5 years of full-time professional experience in a role with relevant and transferrable skills, which may include those focused on research, consulting, finance, project management, social impact, or other
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; basic statistical knowledge is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to quickly research, synthesize and summarize key takeaways on unfamiliar topics
Experience with AI tools or platforms in a professional setting (e.g. prompt engineering, AI-assisted workflows, or data infrastructure)
Ability to communicate and work closely with many types of partners across multiple sectors; willingness to constructively express your point of view and hear the point of view of others, both internally and externally
Commitment to high-quality work and accuracy, with an ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously
Capacity to work independently while contributing to team projects as appropriate
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of or willingness to learn about key issues in nonprofit management, social interventions, government services, and/or impact investing
Ability to adapt, be flexible and operate with a growth mindset
Commitment to enhancing a team culture of inclusion, belonging and equity