Business Analyst

Public Consulting Group; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is seeking a Business Analyst to join our remote consulting team. You will analyze business and technical information, support client implementations, and help guide clients through training and ongoing support in a deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes data analysis, policy understanding, and collaboration with clients and software development teams to deliver actionable recommendations and value for health, education, and human services projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, IT or other relevant field.
• Knowledge of Power BI or AWS QuickSight preferred.
• Working Conditions Remote.

Responsibilities

• Conducts business analysis for the various business platforms.
• Prepares and presents parts of written status reports for clients.
• Completes analysis on large data sets.
• Develops competency in federal and state policy, specifically federal funding requirements.
• Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks.
• Participates on proposal writing teams, including writing and coordinating submissions.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project budgets and prepare client invoices.
• Supports customer service functions for clients, including phone lines and email inboxes.
• Learns use and operation of proprietary PCG software products.
• Other responsibilities as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Research

Presentation

Time management

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Self-starter

Life-long learning

Client service

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

PMI certifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

AWS QuickSight

Job description

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 three 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

Business Analyst works in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced consulting environment as part of a collaborative team of consulting, technology, and operations professionals. Our team’s goal is to provide superior service to clients, including work related to cost allocation, federal and state funding requirements and claiming, and government finance administration. This position requires a self-starter who can quickly learn web-based technologies, analyze business and technical information, adapt to changing client and market needs and conditions, and help guide clients through implementation, training, and ongoing support. The Business Analyst coordinates project requirements and client expectations, responds to client inquiries, analyzes data and business processes, and communicates issues and recommendations to project leaders and software development teams. Success in the role requires strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts business analysis for the various business platforms.
• Prepares and presents parts of written status reports for clients.
• Completes analysis on large data sets.
• Develops competency in federal and state policy, specifically federal funding requirements.
• Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks.
• Participates on proposal writing teams, including writing and coordinating submissions.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project budgets and prepare client invoices.
• Supports customer service functions for clients, including phone lines and email inboxes.
• Learns use and operation of proprietary PCG software products.
• Other responsibilities as necessary.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
• A detail-oriented problem solving approach to business and technical issues.
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.
• Self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current industry issues.
• A commitment to deliver exceptional client service.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review IT systems and analyze policy and legislation.
• Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• PMI certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, IT or other relevant field.
• Knowledge of Power BI or AWS Quicksight preferred.
• Supervisory Responsibility None.
• Working Conditions Remote.
• Some travel required.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

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 a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Range: $56,200 - $69,900#LI-KA1#LI-Remote

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

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.