Consultant - Education Job at Public Consulting Group

Public Consulting Group Boston, MA 02109

Overview:
Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.
Responsibilities:

PCG is currently seeking a Consultant - Education Services to work in our New England Region. This position requires a person to work periodically in our Boston office at 148 State Street Boston, Massachusetts with the ability to travel to client sites in the New England Region.

For the right motivated individual, there is an excellent opportunity for career development and advancement. Consultants work in a deadline-oriented, fast paced environment as part of a growing team consisting of consulting and operations staff. This position revolves around technology, policy and financial management functions. Consultants are vital in achieving stated business objectives.

The team's goal is to provide superior service to large school districts in the areas of Special Education Management Systems, Data Warehousing, Federal Claiming, and other School-Based Revenue Programs.

This position requires a person to work periodically in our Boston office at 148 State Street Boston, Massachusetts with the ability to travel to client sites in the New England Region.

Consultants play a key role in assisting in the development of the firm's growing Education Services practice area.

  • Reviews and be the expert in the business operations for service and efficiency improvements
  • Evaluates programs and makes recommendations for improvements
  • Analyzes and interprets federal and state law and regulation
  • Assesses best practices and provide technical assistance to clients
  • Manages small projects, staff and tasks with limited supervision while meeting and exceeding performance expectations
  • Facilitates client discussions
  • Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members
  • Manages daily project functions and client interaction
  • Participates in sales motions related to the practice
  • Leads proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions
  • Prepares other written reports and materials for clients
Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience

Required Skills

  • Ability to understand both the service delivery system for programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal regulators
  • Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements
  • Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially data analytics (i.e. ACCESS, SQL, SPSS)
  • Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed
  • Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets with accurate results
  • Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level
  • Commitment to exceptional client service
  • Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
  • Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management
  • Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients
  • Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity
  • Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues
  • Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes
  • Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences
  • Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid setting with travel depending on client needs
  • This position requires a person to work periodically in our Boston office at 148 State Street Boston, Massachusetts with the ability to travel to client sites in the New England Region

Supervisory Responsibility

  • Business Analysts

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Compensation:
Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $60,000 - $129,373. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.
EEO Statement:
Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.



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