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Consultant, Education StrategiesPublic Consulting Group • Augusta, ME, US
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Consultant, Education Strategies

Consultant, Education Strategies

Public Consulting Group • Augusta, ME, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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's Education Strategies team works directly with senior education leaders in the K-12 sector to solve challenging problems, develop long-term strategy, guide change management and support implementation. Project work includes providing strategic direction and technical assistance in support of effective educational systems. Consultants will play multiple roles, ranging from thought partner, to project manager, to project support, to logistical support.

Team core services for clients include :

  • Operational Review
  • Program Audit or Analysis
  • Strategy Development
  • Communications Strategy
  • Implementation Support
  • Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Organizational Redesign

Responsibilities

  • Participates in organizational analysis consulting projects for school districts and state education agencies.
  • Independently creates work plans and stakeholder engagement plans for projects.
  • Manages project workstreams, and creation of client deliverables.
  • Identifies and elicits requirements from key stakeholders in each engagement.
  • Facilitates client discussions.
  • Participates in on-site client data collection activities, such as focus groups and interviews.
  • Conducts research to support client recommendations.
  • Evaluates programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
  • Analyzes and interprets federal and state law and regulation.
  • Assesses best practices and provide technical assistance to clients.
  • Manages small projects, staff and tasks with limited supervision while meeting and exceeding performance expectations.
  • Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members.
  • Manages daily project functions and client interaction.
  • Leads proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions.
  • Prepares other written reports and materials for clients.
  • Required skills

  • Passion for and demonstrated commitment to K-12 public education.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of general business processes, including budgeting.
  • Ability to understand and be an expert in complex education regulations and requirements.
  • Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially data analytics.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets with accurate results.
  • Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level.
  • Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.
  • Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management.
  • Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients.
  • Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
  • Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.
  • Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required and Master's degree (MPA or government focused MBA) preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience working in the education or education policy field strongly preferred
  • Supervisory Responsibility

  • Business Analysts
  • Working Conditions

  • Remote
  • Some travel required
  • 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.

    Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role : $66,600-$90,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.

    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.

    Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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