Public Consulting Group
Senior Consultant, Education
Public Consulting Group, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Public Consulting Group - Senior Consultant, Education - Indianapolis, Indiana
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. To learn more, visit
www.publicconsultinggroup.com .Our Education team offers consulting services and technology solutions to help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources.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 on teaching and learning across the New Jersey and New York region. This role requires the candidate to reside within New Jersey or New York, have a strong reputation within that region, and be able to travel to client locations as needed.Duties and ResponsibilitiesServes as a valued, trusted partner to state and local agency clients, applying a consultative approach to understanding and solving complex problems.Helps clients devise forward-looking visions and strategic plans and serves as a change agent in supporting the realization of those visions and plans.Builds and maintains strong professional networks within the education sector of the assigned territory.Understands and serves as an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.Independently manages complex projects and tasks with limited supervision while meeting performance expectations.Develops and leads effective communication plans with client agencies and individuals.Identifies and elicits requirements from key stakeholders in each engagement.Serves as a subject matter expert with a strong understanding of federal requirements for funding and service provision.Develops and executes new growth strategies.Identifies new sales opportunities and follows up on sales leads.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 provides technical assistance to clients.Leads proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing submissions.Prepares written reports and materials for clients.Mentors, supervises, and develops junior staff members.Manages daily project functions and client interaction.Required SkillsDeep working knowledge of K-12 public school systems within New Jersey and/or New York.Ability to effectively engage and develop strong relationships with agency executives, teachers, and stakeholders.Strong quantitative skills, able to analyze and interpret data.Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations.Able to work independently and consistently achieve excellent results.Able to work effectively with all members of project teams.Outstanding oral and written presentation skills.Demonstrated initiative in creating new business opportunities.QualificationsBachelor's degree or 10 years’ experience required; graduate degree preferred.5-10 years’ relevant work experience.Supervisory ResponsibilityBusiness Analyst, ConsultantsWorking ConditionsRemote - NJ Remote or NY Remote. Some travel required for external client meetings and internal events.Compensation:
As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role: $80,000-$125,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave.EEO Statement:
Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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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. To learn more, visit
www.publicconsultinggroup.com .Our Education team offers consulting services and technology solutions to help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources.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 on teaching and learning across the New Jersey and New York region. This role requires the candidate to reside within New Jersey or New York, have a strong reputation within that region, and be able to travel to client locations as needed.Duties and ResponsibilitiesServes as a valued, trusted partner to state and local agency clients, applying a consultative approach to understanding and solving complex problems.Helps clients devise forward-looking visions and strategic plans and serves as a change agent in supporting the realization of those visions and plans.Builds and maintains strong professional networks within the education sector of the assigned territory.Understands and serves as an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.Independently manages complex projects and tasks with limited supervision while meeting performance expectations.Develops and leads effective communication plans with client agencies and individuals.Identifies and elicits requirements from key stakeholders in each engagement.Serves as a subject matter expert with a strong understanding of federal requirements for funding and service provision.Develops and executes new growth strategies.Identifies new sales opportunities and follows up on sales leads.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 provides technical assistance to clients.Leads proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing submissions.Prepares written reports and materials for clients.Mentors, supervises, and develops junior staff members.Manages daily project functions and client interaction.Required SkillsDeep working knowledge of K-12 public school systems within New Jersey and/or New York.Ability to effectively engage and develop strong relationships with agency executives, teachers, and stakeholders.Strong quantitative skills, able to analyze and interpret data.Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations.Able to work independently and consistently achieve excellent results.Able to work effectively with all members of project teams.Outstanding oral and written presentation skills.Demonstrated initiative in creating new business opportunities.QualificationsBachelor's degree or 10 years’ experience required; graduate degree preferred.5-10 years’ relevant work experience.Supervisory ResponsibilityBusiness Analyst, ConsultantsWorking ConditionsRemote - NJ Remote or NY Remote. Some travel required for external client meetings and internal events.Compensation:
As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role: $80,000-$125,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave.EEO Statement:
Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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