Washington, DC*

Freedman Consulting, LLC, a mission-driven consulting firm, seeks an experienced Project

Director to lead client projects and teams, directing efforts that include strategic advising and

planning, policy and message development, and coalition management for Freedman

Consulting’s philanthropic and nonprofit clients. The Project Director will work across a broad

portfolio of issues, joining a growing team of 45 people working at the intersection of policy,

strategy, communications, and politics, to advance innovations and impacts for social good.

The Project Director will be expected to lead the full scope of project work streams including

designing and overseeing deliverable development while being accountable for client goals,

timelines, work quality, and distribution. Working closely with Vice Presidents and other

members of the senior leadership team, the Project Director will lead the development of project

strategy, help define goals, and develop actionable plans to execute project strategies. The

Project Director will manage multiple teams of 2-3 staff members and will identify

opportunities for firm growth, contributing to business planning and new business

development.

Firm Overview

Freedman Consulting, LLC, offers strategic consulting services to foundations, nonprofit

organizations, and public interest coalitions, partnering with many of the nation’s leading

philanthropic institutions. Our work includes strategic planning and issue landscaping for

major foundations, campaign advising and coordination for coalitions, and policy development

for a variety of advocacy and political campaigns and spans topics including public-private

partnerships, economic mobility, criminal justice reform, and technology policy.

Project Directors drive strategy, project development, and execution. Primary responsibilities

for this Project Director include:

• Developing and driving project strategies and work plans for large-scale client projects

• Managing and supervising teams of associate-level staff and directing overall work

planning and day-to-day tasks

• Providing strategic guidance and thought leadership to clients and teams

• Directing client interactions including facilitating meetings, calls, and presentations

• Conceptualizing, drafting, and editing a variety of client-facing material, including

large-scale reports, presentation decks, memos, and briefs

• Contributing to business planning and new business development, including

development of proposals to potential clients and involvement with internal firm

learning and new ventures

• Supporting the professional development of firm staff, through team leadership and

additional mentor opportunities

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

At least 10 years of previous policy, legislative, consulting, communications, and/or research

experience and significant project and team management experience is expected. Applicants

must possess excellent management capabilities, writing and analytical skills, problem solving

acumen, presentation and facilitation skills, and the ability to think through complex policy

issues critically and strategically.

Full salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. In addition to base annual

compensation, Freedman Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary

annual bonus. The starting salary is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills,

experience, internal equity considerations, and budget availability.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to

PD@tfreedmanconsulting.com.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage

candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Freedman Consulting does not

discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-

disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis

covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit,

and business need.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its

services and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the

application process, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at Kline@tfreedmanconsulting.com.

• All Freedman Consulting employees based in Washington, DC follow a hybrid work (remote and in-

office) policy. There are no in-office requirements, and in-office work is encouraged and determined by

client team leaders. The firm’s hybrid policy values flexibility and seeks in-person collaboration when it

will be most beneficial in serving client, project team, and firm needs.