Lead Consultant - Public Sector

Celonis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 162,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Fully paid parental leave

RSUs and merit-based grants

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Celonis is seeking a Lead Consultant in Washington, D.C. to lead agile project teams and assist in driving digital transformation for clients. You'll develop data-driven insights using SQL and support various business processes.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of consulting experience, relevant Public Sector expertise, and an active security clearance. Celonis offers a competitive salary between $162,000 and $191,000 and various perks such as flexible work models and comprehensive support programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT-Consulting, Management Consulting, or Process Improvement.
• Must have experience in Public Sector vertical.
• Requires Active Security Clearance.
• Strong interest in Big Data and Data Mining.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation processes ensuring high service levels.
• Transform customer data using SQL for process analysis.
• Design innovative analysis and execution apps.
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Conduct value creation workshops.

Skills

SQL

Data Mining

Process Mining

Programming (Python, R, Matlab)

Communication skills

Education

Business Informatics or comparable degree

Job description

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Team:

Celonis Services is a strategic services organization that focuses on the technical aspects of our customers' journeys, which includes Consulting Services, Academy and Customer Support. We are thought leaders with deep product, technical and domain expertise and focus on delivering Celonis implementations and driving product adoption for our customers. We achieve this by bringing together our best practices, delivery experience, award-winning enablement, and support expertise.

The Role:

As a Lead Consultant, you lead our agile project teams to accelerate our customers’ digital transformation and drive Celonis’ international expansion. You identify our customers’ strategic priorities and lead your project team towards developing data-driven process insights using SQL and creating complex data models to ensure that customers receive maximum value. You will become an expert in all kinds of company processes such as Finance, Order Management, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Customer Service, Production, e-Commerce, Opportunity Management, Supply Chain Management. You always leverage the newest features and functionalities of the Celonis software, such as Process Analytics, Process Automation, Task Mining and Machine Learning.

The work you’ll do:

• Lead and drive the implementation process while delivering exceptionally high levels of service to ensure the optimal solution for our customers with our Celonis technology
• Transform the customer’s data using SQL to create the data model for your process analysis
• Design and implement innovative analyses and execution apps and enrich them with Machine Learning algorithms or Task Mining to make the customer’s processes transparent and automated
• Analyze the data to identify process inefficiencies and understand the root causes to jointly suggest approaches to overcome them
• Quantify the business and financial potential and present the most relevant KPIs to the management
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Conduct value creation workshops and align measures to improve process inefficiencies
• Set the foundation of the path to value to make the long‑term customer success journey happen

The qualifications you need:

• Must be located in Washington DC, New York City or Raleigh.
• 7+ years working experience in IT-Consulting, Management Consulting, Process Improvement or a similar area
• Must have relevant experience in Public Sector vertical
• Requires Active Security Clearance (that will remain active for at least 18+ months upon hire)
• Proficiency with SQL or other programming languages (Python, R, Matlab…) and a strong interest in Big Data, Data Mining, and Process Mining
• Strong communication skills in English and enjoy interacting with various customers to understand and interpret business processes
• You are very dedicated and visionary and want to actively drive the Celonis Process Mining technology forward
• Excellent analytical skills, well organized and known for being a quick learner
• Successfully completed your studies in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Information-oriented Business Administration/ Economics, Mathematics or a comparable degree program

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role

The base salary range below is for the role in Washington, D.C. based on a Full Time Schedule.

$162,000 — $191,000 USD

What Celonis can offer you:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.

Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.