Consultant / Senior Consultant (Public Sector)

Delineate; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays & PTO

Health Savings Account Contributions

Employer Retirement Contributions

Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Profit sharing / performance bonuses

Flexible remote options

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance & disability coverage

Job summary

Delineate is expanding its team in Indianapolis, IN, seeking Consultants and Senior Consultants to design, implement, and evaluate state government programs. You will advise clients, lead workstreams, and deliver actionable policy and program recommendations across healthcare, human services, and infrastructure.

The role is full-time with flexible hybrid work arrangements; fully remote options may be considered case-by-case, with compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, economics, technology, or a related field.
• Experience in consulting, public sector strategy, policy, program implementation, evaluation, or operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workstreams and deliver high-quality, client-ready outputs.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Experience working in state or federal government strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to define problems, structure workstreams, and deliver actionable solutions.
• Lead or support stakeholder engagement, including interviews, workshops, and decision-making sessions.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information to inform recommendations.
• Develop clear, compelling deliverables including reports, presentations, and strategic plans.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and dependencies across project workstreams.
• Translate complex policy, operational, or technical concepts into practical, implementable solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to long-term partnership success.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Grow With Us: Join Our Team of Innovators

At Delineate, we partner with public sector leaders to solve complex challenges that impact communities. We’re growing our team and looking for Consultants and Senior Consultants who are passionate about improving government programs, shaping policy, and delivering meaningful outcomes.

In this role, you’ll work directly with state agencies and public sector leaders to design, implement, and evaluate programs that matter, including healthcare and human services, infrastructure, and emerging policy initiatives. You’ll bring structure to complex problems, translate insights into action, and help clients navigate change with confidence.

Job Overview

Job Title Consultant / Senior Consultant – Public Sector

Date Listed April 2026

Job Location Indianapolis, IN

Description

We are expanding our team to support a growing portfolio of program, policy, and evaluation work across state government. As a Consultant or Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact client engagements by serving as a trusted advisor, workstream lead, or engagement manager depending on your experience.

You’ll work on a variety of initiatives such as rural health transformation and healthcare delivery innovation, public policy and regulatory analysis, human services programs including childcare and Medicaid, health technology and data-driven modernization efforts, and broadband and infrastructure program development.

This is a full-time W-2 role with flexible hybrid work arrangements available. Fully remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Status Full-time Compensation Salary for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, expertise, and qualifications.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Employer Retirement Contributions
• Health Savings Account Contributions
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage
• Profit sharing and/or performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to life insurance benefits, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, economics, technology, or a related field.
• Experience in consulting, public sector strategy, policy, program implementation, evaluation, or operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workstreams and deliver high-quality, client-ready outputs.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Experience working in state or federal government strongly encouraged.

Technical skills and knowledge you bring to the role

• Experience working in or with government, public sector programs, or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure to complex challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions.
• Ability to synthesize data and insights into clear recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and disciplines.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with clients to define problems, structure workstreams, and deliver actionable solutions.
• Lead or support stakeholder engagement, including interviews, workshops, and decision-making sessions.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information to inform recommendations.
• Develop clear, compelling deliverables including reports, presentations, and strategic plans.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and dependencies across project workstreams.
• Translate complex policy, operational, or technical concepts into practical, implementable solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to long-term partnership success.

Core Competencies

At Delineate, problem solving is at the core of everything we do. Our team members are expected to continuously grow and demonstrate the following:

• Adaptive Problem Solving: You thrive in ambiguity and can break down complex challenges into structured, actionable steps.
• Evidence-Based Thinking: You use data, research, and stakeholder input to inform decisions and recommendations.
• Insight to Action: You connect analysis to real-world impact, helping clients implement solutions that deliver results.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: You build strong relationships and work effectively across teams and client environments.
• Ownership & Accountability: You take responsibility for delivering high-quality work and follow through on commitments.
• Communication Excellence: You communicate clearly, concisely, and with purpose, whether writing or presenting.
• Proactive Risk Management: You anticipate challenges and help teams navigate them effectively.
• Learning Agility: You quickly learn new domains, adapt to changing needs, and continuously improve.
• Client-Centered Mindset: You focus on delivering value and building long-term, trusted partnerships.
• Strategic Influence (Senior Level): You guide decision‑making, lead workstreams or engagements, and help shape client strategy.