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Public Consulting Group

Senior Consultant, Education

Public Consulting Group, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812


Public Consulting Group - Senior Consultant, Education

Location: Juneau, AlaskaPublic 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 .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.Services:

TeachingLearning SolutionsData SystemsIT SolutionsFinancial SolutionsEquity in EducationEquitable EducationRecovery ServicesDuties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a valued, trusted partner to state and local agency clients, applying a consultative approach to understanding and solving complex problems that inhibit effective teaching and learning.Help clients devise forward-looking visions and strategic plans and serve as a change agent in supporting the realization of those visions and plans.Build and maintain strong professional networks within the education sector of the assigned territory.Understand and serve as an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.Independently manage complex projects, staff, and tasks with limited supervision while meeting and exceeding performance expectations.Develop and lead effective communication plans with client agencies and individuals.Identify and elicit requirements from key stakeholders in each engagement.Serve as a subject matter expert within the practice with a strong understanding of federal requirements for funding and service provision.Develop and execute new growth strategies.Identify new sales opportunities and follow up on sales leads.Identify gaps and shortcomings, and determine necessary workarounds.Plan and monitor ongoing project tasks.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members.Assess best practices and provide technical assistance to clients.Lead proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions.Prepare other written reports and materials for clients.Mentor, supervise, and develop more junior staff members within the practice and firm.Manage daily project functions and client interaction.Required Skills:

Deep working knowledge of K-12 public school systems within New Jersey and/or New York.Ability to effectively engage, connect, and develop strong relationships with agency executives, teachers, administrators, and stakeholders.Strong quantitative skills and 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 and the ability to successfully create new business opportunities and expand services and impact with existing customers.Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or 10 years’ experience required, graduate degree preferred.5-10 years’ relevant work experience.Supervisory Responsibility:

Business Analyst, ConsultantsWorking Conditions:

Remote - NJ Remote or NY Remote. Some travel required for external client meetings and internal events.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 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.

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