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 six 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.
Duties and responsibilities
Client Projects
Serves as project manager and subject matter expert
Leads and participates in complex educational consulting projects for school districts and state education agencies
Identifies and elicits requirements from key stakeholders in each engagement and develops customized project plans
Independently manages complex projects and tasks, managing project workstreams and creation of client deliverables, including written reports and other materials
Manages project teams, delegating tasks and responsibilities to team members
Reviews and provides expertise on business operations for service and efficiency improvements.
Leads discussions with executive-level client leadership
Leads on-site client data collection activities, such as focus groups and interviews
Conducts research to support client recommendations and performs analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
Manages daily project functions and client interaction.
Business Development
Identifies and develops new business opportunities within the education sector
Supports proposal writing teams in developing compelling proposals, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions
Contributes to the growth and profitability of the Education Strategies team
Team Leadership
In collaboration with other senior consultants and the Manager of Education Strategies team, provides oversight of the team's portfolio, helping to prioritize projects, manage resources, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives
Champions a positive and supportive team culture, fostering effective collaboration, communication and high performance
Hires, trains, and supervises business analyst and/or consultant staff
Other duties as required.
Required Skills
Passion for and demonstrated commitment to K-12 public education
Experience in managing education business processes including roles leading district/agency operations and/or financial administration
Strong operational thinker; driven to create systems and continuously improve processes by applying new approaches to work
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; proven track record of producing high-quality results on time
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills; excellent attention to detail
Comfortable moving forward in ambiguous situations.
Strategic thinker and problem solver
Able to work on a team and autonomously
A commitment to deliver exceptional client service
Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze and interpret data
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to successfully identify new business opportunities and up-sell to existing customers
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (or equivalent work experience) strongly preferred
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience; experience working in education operations strongly preferred
Working Conditions:
Remote office, with preference for Senior Consultant to be located in Greater Boston area
National travel to client sites and corporate offices for in-person collaboration, depending on needs.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Business Analyst; Consultant
PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $79,500 - $136,500 and a potential discretionary bonus of up to 15 %.
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 the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.
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.