Senior Consultant/Project Manager

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Consultant/Project Manager to join our State Government Practice Group, focused on serving our state Health and Human Services (HHS) agency clients. As a Senior Consultant, you will have the right mix of demonstrated project management skills and experience, exceptional organizational and self-management qualities, strong leadership and client-facing capabilities, and effective written and verbal communication skills.

You will have 4+ years of experience working with and/or for state government agencies responsible for HHS programs (e.g., Supplemental Food Assistance Program [SNAP], Temporary Assistance for Needy Families [TANF], Child Support, and Child Care), and you will be comfortable working in many different environments within state government. You will oversee BerryDunn projects teams consisting of business analysts, and technical analysts and be responsible for developing deliverables for information technology (IT) systems planning and procurement (e.g., needs assessment, requirements development, request for proposal [RFP] development), systems implementation, independent verification & validation (IV&V), quality assurance (QA)/testing, and similar IT projects.

IT and management consulting experience is preferred, and the right candidate will be comfortable working with clients on IT-related projects. Experience with business development (e.g., writing proposals) and staff development is a plus.

You will be based in one of our physical office locations or remotely, and you will report to the HHS Practice Area Lead Principal.

Travel expectations:  Up to 50% travel to client sites nationwide, potential work in the US territories.

• Lead BerryDunn projects providing services for state HHS agency clients, such as project management, IT system planning and procurement support, business process improvement/analysis, organizational and operational assessments, strategic planning, IT and data governance, workforce assessment and development, IV&V, implementation and IT solution vendor management/oversight
• Lead and support delivery of services to clients on time and within budget, including assigning and managing staff and overseeing development of deliverables such as IT systems assessments, needs assessments, gap analyses, requirements traceability matrices (RTMs), IT solution vendor procurement documents, federal Advance Planning Documents, IV&V reports, and QA/testing documents
• Develop project approaches and work plans, and coordinate task assignments across project team members accordingly
• Report on project status (written and verbal)—including risks and issues—to different audiences, including client executive leadership
• Inspire and motivate the project teams you lead, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients
• Facilitate meetings and interviews with client stakeholders with confidence and professionalism
• Maintain a strong focus on providing high quality services and deliverables, in adherence with BerryDunn's Consulting Quality Management Program
• Play a role in developing staff; contribute to maintaining and building a positive, fun, and innovative HHS team culture; and participate in and/or lead training and other learning and development activities

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute
• 4+ years of experience working with and/or for state government agencies
• Technology-related education, experience, and/or expertise
• Knowledge of state government HHS programs and services
• A strong customer focus 
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams
• Experience in and a desire to coach and mentor junior team members
• An ability to balance strong attention to detail with a focus on the bigger picture
• Effective project management and organizational skills, and the ability to remain calm and focused during busy or challenging times
• Excellent written communication skills, including documenting complex issues succinctly and logically
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills, including articulating complex issues to a variety of audiences
• The ability to balance multiple assignments and achieve quality results in a timely manner
• The ability to create and sustain positive working relationships with staff and diverse constituencies and to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Microsoft (MS) Office suite skills and experience, including MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Excel

The base salary range targeted for this role is $80,000 - 135,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. 

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. The firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.