Government & Infrastructure - People Consulting - Staff

EY; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking professionals for Government & Infrastructure – People Consulting, Staff level, requiring a Top Secret clearance. You will work with federal, state, local, and education clients on organizational change, design, and HR operating models, delivering measurable improvements across engagements.

Preferred candidates have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) and 1–2 years in change management or HR processes, and are willing to travel 20–30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant post-graduate qualification is a plus.
• 1–2 years of prior experience in change management, organizational design, HR operating and delivery model, HR process efficiency and policy.

Responsibilities

• Organizational change management.
• Organizational design.
• HR operating and delivery model optimization.
• HR process efficiency improvements.

Skills

Change management

Organizational design

HR operating model

HR process efficiency

Policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Government & Infrastructure – People Consulting - Staff - Top Secret Clearance

The Opportunity

From strategy to execution, the Government & Infrastructure practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

In joining our team, you will gain valuable experiences and a wealth of knowledge by working across capabilities, service offerings, and agencies. You will help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders of major organizations, you will bring diverse perspectives to every challenge. We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise government and public sector leaders in the face of increasing disruptions, an ever-changing workforce and evolving business landscape. Whether your passion is devising and driving large scale change strategies, organizational design or transforming HR organizations, we cultivate innovation and purpose. You will find an environment that is both entrepreneurial and collaborative. We will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with leadership opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Organizational change management
• Organizational design
• HR operating and delivery model
• HR process efficiency

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Demonstrate working knowledge, aptitude, and/or experience in some of our key capabilities. For example, organizational change management, organizational design, HR operating delivery model, HR process efficiency, and take a practical, business-driven approach to solving complex client challenges.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration among team members; promote an inclusive working environment
• Be able to identify and help manage any potential issues and risks during a client assignment
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals, presentations for potential clients and thought leadership brochures
• Support and lead certain engagement activities from planning through to implementation

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant post-graduate qualification is a plus
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher
• Relevant professional service experience – including, for example, previous work with a Big Four firm, global management consultancy firm, or niche consultancy, or performing an in-house role in which you gained exposure to a large-scale project(s)
• Between 1-2 years of prior experience in change management, organizational design, HR operating and delivery model, HR process efficiency and policy
• Personal success in current job with experience in change management, organizational design, HR operating and delivery model, HR process efficiency and policy
• Willingness to travel 20 – 30% or more. Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will also have

• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

What We Look For

We are interested in professionals who enjoy promoting the people agenda in organizations and change initiatives, bringing people issues and challenges to the forefront. You will need the confidence to keep the people agenda front and center, as well as the interpersonal skills and communications savvy to do this in a way that integrates well with executive priorities and objectives. If you are looking for a role that will challenge you, give you opportunities to grow and encourage you to own your career, this role is for you.

What We Offer You

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $85,900 to $128,800
  • Bay Area California offices – $89,400 to $134,200
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $71,500 to $118,100
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

EY | Building a better working world

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