Consultant

Public-Consulting-Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Public Consulting Group LLC in the United States seeks an experienced Education Consulting leader to manage complex projects, grow client partnerships, and drive strategic initiatives for state and local education agencies.

The role involves developing budgets and staffing plans, supervising staff, and delivering sophisticated deliverables while building relationships with education leaders. Remote work is expected with travel to client locations and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 5 years’ experience required.
• Experience in Special Education, Curriculum, or K-12 education leadership desired.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required in the first 6 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and conferences 20-30%.

Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager and subject matter expert, independently managing complex projects.
• Develops and executes growth strategies, identifying and following up on new sales opportunities.
• Provides expertise in business operations for service and efficiency improvements.
• Develops communication plans, elicits requirements, and facilitates client discussions.
• Leads proposal writing teams and prepares reports for clients.

Skills

Business growth strategies

Education policy analysis

Creative problem solving

Independent work

Proposal writing

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor degree

Graduate degree preferred

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 www.publicconsultinggroup.com .PCG is looking for an engaging, outgoing, experienced self-starter who will help us grow our Education Consulting business line. The candidate is expected to become familiar with education leaders as well as the issues that state and local education agencies are grappling with. This candidate will be evaluated on the successful outcome for client projects, contract renewals and execution of business development strategies. The successful candidate will manage complex projects and lead the production of sophisticated deliverables; hire, train and supervise staff; can execute work independently with minimal supervision; collaborate with other senior staff; serve as an internal consultant to other projects or product lines; play a key role in proposals and sales presentations and present at conferences. The successful candidate will take a client-centric view and apply a consultative approach to understanding and solving complex problems faced by state and local education agencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of state and local strategies that expand PCG’s impact and business in Education Consulting. The successful candidate will provide leadership, partnership, and expertise in supporting state education agency and school district clients in their efforts related to special education, curriculum and professional development. While a remote role, it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to travel to client locations as needed to support project deliverables and business growth.Duties and ResponsibilitiesServes as project manager and subject matter expert, independently managing complex projects while maintaining client interaction.Develops and executes growth strategies, identifying and following up on new sales opportunities.Provides expertise in business operations for service and efficiency improvements.Develops communication plans, elicits requirements from key stakeholders, and facilitates client discussions.Identifies gaps and shortcomings and determines necessary workarounds.Develops project budgets and staffing plans to ensure high quality services are delivered on time and within budgetPlans and monitors ongoing project tasks.Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members.Assesses best practices and compliance errors and provide technical assistance to clients.Leads proposal writing teams and prepares written reports and materials for clients.Required SkillsAbility to develop and implement business growth strategies, identify and close new business opportunities, and up-sell to existing customers.Ability to research, analyze and interpret education policy, briefs and regulations.Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.Able to work independently and consistently to achieve excellent results.Outstanding oral and written presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship building, and ability to interact with various levels of management and clients.Willingness to understand multiple PCG products and services to support the overall growth of Education Consulting.Project management skills, proven ability to take initiative, and ability to move projects forward within specific timeline and budget.Commitment to exceptional client service, dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges, and ability to critically evaluate and improve upon current processes.Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues.Ability to operate in both a team situation and autonomously with minimal supervision.Strong skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, attention to detail, and multi-tasking.QualificationsBachelor degree or 5 years’ experience required, graduate degree a plusAt least five years’ relevant work experience preferred.Experience in the areas of Special Education, Curriculum, or K-12 education leadership desired.Supervisory ResponsibilitySupervisory experience preferred but not required in the first 6 monthsWorking ConditionsRemote setting. Additional preference for candidates in Boston, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, D.C., Atlanta, or Nashville regions.Travel to client sites, business conferences and PCG meetings required 20-30%This position is remote with travel/onsite requirements. To be successful at PCG, you must:be available during your set working hourshave a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, andbe able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job dutiesWe are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled.#LI-AH1#LI-remoteCompensation: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: $70,000 - $100,000PCG 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.