Environmental Scanning Consultant – Tools, Templates

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, sustain, and implement environmental scanning tools, templates, and protocols (e.g., PESTLE/STEEP frameworks, trend matrices, and scanning dashboards)

• Consistently monitor policy changes, research publications, demographic trends, and practices of grantees/states related to marriage, family formation, and TANF

• Generate periodic environmental scan reports that synthesize signals and trends into strategic implications for the technical assistance initiative

• Develop reusable templates and knowledge-management frameworks for the team to collect and organize intelligence

• Work in collaboration with the Policy Subject Matter Expert and Research and Data Analyst to validate and interpret scanning results

• Lead horizon-scanning and strategic-foresight sessions with the team and, when appropriate, with the client

• Suggest proactive measures and technical-assistance opportunities based on emerging trends and stakeholder requirements

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in designing and implementing environmental scanning tools, templates, and methodologies within a research, strategy, or policy context

• Understanding of the TANF program and its family-policy landscape

• Familiarity with social and economic research pertaining to marriage that is sufficient to identify and interpret relevant signals

• Strong analytical, synthesis, and knowledge-management capabilities

• Expertise in tools for tracking, organizing, and visualizing environmental intelligence

• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to translate scanning outcomes into actionable insights

• A Bachelor's degree is required in public policy, social sciences, information/knowledge management, business, or a related discipline

• At least five years of experience in environmental scanning, strategic foresight, research synthesis, or a closely related analytical role

• Preferred: training or credentials in strategic foresight, futures studies, or competitive/environmental intelligence

• Preferred: experience in supporting federal or human-services strategic-planning initiatives

• Preferred: knowledge of marriage, family-strengthening, and workforce-policy trends

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and retirement plan options