Consultant

LOCATION: Headquartered in Oakland, CA area
**Candidates with proximity to Oakland are preferred**
HOURS: Full time, exempt
SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

The Opportunity
At RDA, Consultants work as members of project teams on a variety of different project types-evaluations, needs assessments, planning projects, grant writing, etc.-related to issues core to our mission including, but not limited to, juvenile and adult justice, behavioral health, social services, workforce development, community health, and many other disciplines. The Consultant position is an intermediate level in our consulting career path and can lead to other levels of employment.

• For this role, we are seeking an individual who understands the functioning of both the juvenile and adult justice systems (e.g., knowledge of prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, including diversion programs and collaborative courts, evidence-based practices, and California's key justice reform initiatives, such as Proposition 47) and has proficiency in advanced qualitative skills (e.g., NVivo), community engagement, and strategic planning.
• Proximity to Oakland and advanced Spanish language speaking and writing skills are highly preferred.

What You Will Achieve in Your First Year
As a Consultant, you will be at the center of our multidisciplinary teams, employing your analytical and creative thinking skills to deliver innovative and meaningful results for our clients. You will work on a handful of consulting projects simultaneously, collaborating with others who bring different backgrounds and skill sets. Here is a sample of what you can expect to experience and accomplish in your first year:

Lead Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis, Outreach and Community Engagement, Facilitation, and Strategic Planning Efforts

• Conduct and lead qualitative data collection and analysis including drafting and finalizing data collection tools, cleaning, coding, and analyzing data. Common data collection activities include facilitating focus groups, key informant interviews, town halls, public meetings, and other community engagement and outreach activities.
• Contribute to developing outreach and facilitation guides, strategic plans, grant applications, and/or needs assessments responsive to clients' needs and goals and present recommendations that help them shift from research to action.
• Report on findings from data gathered through community engagement activities and contribute to the development of a variety of client-facing deliverables (e.g., briefs, reports, plans).

Collaborate with and Advise Clients and their Stakeholders

• Work directly with RDA's clients to provide support and develop collaborative working relationships.
• Co-facilitate client stakeholder work sessions and public meetings.

Support RDA's Organizational and Team Development

• Work as a team member with other staff on multiple projects and efforts.
• Progress in your skills serving as a team member to managing projects with support.
• Participate in spaces where you support your colleagues in learning and developing skills.

What You Will Bring to RDA Consulting

• Interest in consulting and supporting public systems in their improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated experience in being a quick learner and self-directed team player.
• Demonstrated experience conducting and reporting on analyses for a variety of audiences.
• Community engagement, outreach, and facilitation experience.
• Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse communities.
• Honed time management skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Commitment to social and economic justice.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in RDA's impact and service areas - https://rdaconsulting.com/services/.
• Advanced degree preferred in criminal justice, criminology, organizational development, public policy, social sciences, or related field; experience may replace education.

About RDA Consulting

RDA Consulting, SPC (RDA) is a mission-driven, employee-owned, majority women-managed social purpose corporation. With headquarters in Oakland, CA, we operate across the United States, working to help public and social sector organizations to best meet the needs of their communities.

RDA's services include research and evaluation, assessment and planning, technical assistance, facilitation, community outreach and engagement, and program design and implementation support. We deliver these services to clients and communities across intersecting public systems, including adult and juvenile justice, public and behavioral health, housing and homelessness, child and family welfare, youth development, adult education, and workforce development. Across our work, RDA prioritizes community engagement to elevate the voices of those most impacted by public systems.

We work at the strategic intersection of applied research and implementation with organizations that are working on the ground to improve equity, access, and opportunity. We hold a big-picture perspective while being pragmatic. We rely on data to inform change and are passionate about addressing complex social issues.

Benefits of Working at RDA Consulting

• Dynamic and collaborative workplace.
• Family-friendly environment with accommodating schedules.
• Discretionary time off (DTO) policy (not accrual-based).
• 100% RDA Consulting sponsored health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employees.
• 401k, with RDA Consulting discretionary match after 1 year.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking expenses.
• RDA is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and offers the potential of profit sharing and participating in a shared governance structure.
• Access to discounted retail products and services.

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
RDA Consulting is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all cultural backgrounds, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities.

WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION
RDA Consulting is a hybrid office environment in which many roles provide the option to work at our Oakland, CA headquarters or to work remotely. The decision to allow remote work is based on the requirements of each individual position. If a non-Bay Area candidate is selected for this position, they must be willing to travel and attend meetings in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone as needed to support client and organizational goals.