Consultant

Public Consulting Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is a leading public sector solutions firm seeking an experienced analyst. You will review operations for efficiency, evaluate programs, and analyze federal and state regulations to support client outcomes.

You will also lead proposal writing efforts, prepare client reports, and identify opportunities for add-on or new business while collaborating with diverse teams and using PCG software tools. Remote work with some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's degree (MPA or government focused MBA) preferred.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review operations for service and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate programs and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Analyze federal and state regulations and policies.
• Lead proposal writing teams and prepare submissions.
• Prepare client reports and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Teamwork/autonomy

Policy analysis

Excel

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years experience

Master's degree preferred (MPA or gov focused MBA)

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews business operations for service and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Analyzes and interprets federal and state law and regulation.
• Assess best practices and provide technical assistance to clients.
• Manages 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 written reports and materials for clients.
• Identifies potential opportunities for add-on and new business sales.
• Learns use and operation of proprietary PCG software products.

Required skills

• A detail-oriented problem solving approach to business and technical issues.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to learn new software systems and analyze policy and legislation.
• Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
• Ability to work within identified timeline based on project needs.
• 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 Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years' experience required and Master's degree (MPA or government focused MBA) preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Power BI or AWS Quicksight preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Business Analysts.

Working Conditions

• Remote.
• Some travel required.

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: $70,100 - $84,900

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.