Sr Consultant

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 three 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.

PCG is looking for an engaging, outgoing, experienced self-starter who will help us grow our education business in the Pacific Northwest. The candidate is expected to become familiar with education leaders as well as the issues that state and local education agencies are grappling with. This candidate will be evaluated on the business opportunities created and the revenue generated from those identified opportunities.
The Senior Consultant will manage complex projects and/or produce sophisticated deliverables; they hire, train and supervise staff; work independently with minimal supervision; serve as an internal consultant to other projects or product lines; play a key role in proposals and sales presentations and present at conferences.
The Senior Consultant will take a client-centric view and apply a consultative approach to understanding and solving complex problems faced by state and local education agencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of state and local strategies that expand PCG’s impact and business across the State of Washington and the Pacific Northwest. The Senior Consultant will provide local leadership, partnership, and expertise in supporting state education agency and school district clients in their efforts related to special education, Medicaid reimbursement, data management and use. While a remote role, it is expected that the successful candidate reside within Washington State, have a strong reputation within that state, and be able to travel to client locations as needed to meet with and support clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager and subject matter expert, independently managing complex projects, staff, and tasks while ensuring compliance with federal requirements and maintaining client interaction.
• Develops and executes growth strategies, identifying and following up on new sales opportunities.
• Provides expertise in complex federal regulations, analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws, and reviewing business operations for service and efficiency improvements.
• Develops communication plans, elicits requirements from key stakeholders, and facilitates client discussions.
• Identifies gaps and shortcomings and determines necessary workarounds.
• Plans and monitors ongoing project tasks.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Assesses best practices and compliance errors and provide technical assistance to clients.
• Leads proposal writing teams and prepares written reports and materials for clients.
   

Required Skills

• Ability to develop and implement business growth strategies, identify and close new business opportunities, and up-sell to existing customers.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret policy, legal briefs and regulations.
• Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.
• Able to work independently and consistently achieve excellent results.
• Outstanding oral and written presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship building, and ability to interact with various levels of management and clients.
• Ability to lead and assist in the direction of the sales process of PCG products and services.
• Project management skills, proven ability to take initiative, and ability to move projects forward within specific timeline and budget.
• Commitment to exceptional client service, dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges, and ability to critically evaluate and improve upon current processes.
• Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues.
• Ability to operate in both a team situation and autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Strong skills in the areas of interpersonal communication, analysis, critical thinking, attention to detail, and multi-tasking.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 10 years’ experience required, graduate degree preferred.
• 5-10 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience in the areas of information technology, finance/business operations, k-12 education, and special education is highly desirable.
   

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes, supervision of small team

Working Conditions

• Remote - WA, OR and ID preferred locations
• Some travel required

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The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

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 a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $90,100-$140,000. 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.