Magallan Consultancy

Company Description Magallan Consultancy, LLC is a social sciences consultancy founded in 2001 with a strong commitment to civic engagement and positive community impact. The firm provides strategic consultation, organizational development, project management, evaluation, performance monitoring, and data management services to civic-minded organizations serving diverse populations across the United States. Magallan partners with clients who act as change agents, helping them strengthen their programs, operations, and outcomes. Team members contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work that supports social progress and inclusive communities.

Role Description The Program Specialist is a full-time, in-person role based in Gainesville, VA, with flexibility for partial work from home. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Virginia. This role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of client projects, including organizing project activities, maintaining timelines, and tracking deliverables. The Program Specialist assists with data collection and analysis, prepares reports and presentations, and contributes to evaluations and performance monitoring efforts. Daily responsibilities include communicating with clients and internal team members, documenting project requirements, maintaining project records, and helping resolve issues that may impact scope, schedule, or quality. The role also involves supporting process improvements, contributing to proposals, and ensuring a professional, service-oriented experience for all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, including clear writing, active listening, and professional interpersonal interaction.
• Solid Analytical Skills for organizing information, interpreting data, and supporting evaluations and performance monitoring.
• Customer Service skills to build positive relationships, respond to inquiries, and support civic-minded clients effectively.
• Project Management skills for coordinating tasks, managing timelines, and tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Foundational grant development experience to support proposals, presentations, and client engagement efforts.
• Master's degree in psychology, sociology, public health, data science or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, project management platforms, virtual meeting tools).
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Interest in civic engagement, public service, or community-oriented work; prior experience in grantsmanship, nonprofit, public sector, or consulting organizations is a plus.

Visit our website for more information: https://magallan.org/

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter along with CV/Resume and a minimum of three references via LinkedIn, Indeed, or via email to Human Resources at employment@magallan.org with Program Specialist in the subject line. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.