Transportation M&E Specialist (Public Sector)

Transportation M&E Specialist (Public Sector) Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $84,000 - $94,500 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Power BI Data visualization software proficiency Non-profit experience Phone communication Data reporting Mid-level 3 years Analysis skills Entrepreneurship Data interpretation Research findings presentation Leadership Data-driven decision making Training delivery Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description Description:

Company Background Impact Genome (IG) is a fast-growing SaaS company on a mission to change how the world measures social change. We verify the real-world impact of government programs, NGOs, and nonprofits—helping them prove what works and why. At the center of our work is the Impact Genome Registry, the first-ever database with outcomes and cost benchmarks from over 2.2 million social programs. Federal, state, and local agencies, as well as Fortune 500 companies, use it to track results, uncover "what works," and invest where their dollars will have the greatest impact. For nonprofits, we make evaluation fair, consistent, and less burdensome—so they can spend more time creating change and less time on reporting.

Our mission is simple:

help the world shift from "giving money away" to investing in proven outcomes that create the maximum possible social good. Job Overview Want to change how the world invests in transportation? Impact Genome is hiring a Transportation M&E Specialist (Public Sector) to help transform how nonprofits and funders measure and use impact data. We're looking for someone creative, ambitious, and entrepreneurial who wants to represent transportation expertise in the field. You'll dive deep into areas including public transport reliability, asset management system, environmental & economic impact studies. Along the way, you publish insights from IG's unique dataset, share findings with sector stakeholders, and advise clients one-on-one on how to maximize the impact of every dollar they spend. Day to day, you'll help nonprofits report and verify their results in a consistent, trusted way and support funders in evaluating grant portfolios and discovering new organizations. You'll verify outcomes using IG's research-based protocols, translate program results into clear stories for donors, and ensure evaluation is fair and accessible for organizations of all sizes. Because this role focuses on U.S. programs, strong knowledge of the U.S. transportation landscape is essential. If you're excited to use data to drive smarter decisions, shape the conversation in transportation, and spark greater social change, we'd love to have you on our team. We offer a flexible hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration with the convenience of working from home. Candidates should be based near Chicago, New York, Toronto, or Washington, DC. Responsibilities Work directly with nonprofits to review and verify their reported impact (a process we call Impact Verification™) ensuring fairness, clarity, and reusability. Build trust with nonprofits through responsive, empathetic communication by email, phone, and video. Create and deliver impact reports—such as nonprofit scorecards and funder portfolio summaries—and improve how results are shared to make them more useful. Provide clear analysis and practical recommendations that help funders direct their dollars toward programs that drive the greatest impact. Publish insights from IG's dataset and share findings with the broader transportation field through reports, briefs, or presentations.

Requirements:

Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition, flexibility, and the desire to make meaningful contributions to the transportation sector Direct experience working with U.S. government, nonprofits and/or funders (domestic focus required) 3-5+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) within a nonprofit, evaluation firm, or government agency Ability to assess the design, rigor, and quality of nonprofit measurement practices Ability to turn data into concise, digestible, professional reports for clients or public use Comfortable pushing stakeholders to think differently; is both empathetic and persuasive Confident public speaker with experience leading training sessions online or in person Self-starter who owns tasks fully and thrives in a fast-paced environment Alignment with IG's core values: Passionate for Social Impact, Rigorous, Relatable, Commercial Minded, and Willingness to Challenge Convention Nice to Have 5+ years of experience in government evaluation, public program analysis, or similar fields. Advanced degree in public policy, economics, evaluation, or related field Familiarity with public sector agency decision-making processes and funding practices Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to bring insights to life Experience publishing research, briefs, or articles in transportation evaluation fields Compensation & Benefits $84,000- $94,500 starting salary with potential for rapid growth Healthcare, including dental and vision Discretionary PTO & vacation 401(k) plan Join Us To apply, please use the link below. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized for employment in the United States or Canada. To learn more, please visit our website: impactgenome.org . We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We comply with all laws concerning non-discriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities.