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 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. 

Consultant  - Education Strategies 

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

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participates in organizational analysis consulting projects for school districts and state education agencies.
• Independently creates work plans and stakeholder engagement plans for projects.
• Independently manages complex projects and tasks with limited supervision.
• Manages project workstreams, and creation of client deliverables.
• Identifies and elicits requirements from key stakeholders in each engagement.
• Participates in client discussions with executive level client leadership.
• Participates in on-site client data collection activities, such as focus groups and interviews.
• Conducts research to support client recommendations.
• Performs data analysis and generates visualizations of quantitative data.
• Support project management through planning and monitoring of ongoing project tasks using digital tools.
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Assesses best practices and provide technical assistance to clients.
• Supports proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions.
• Prepares other written reports and materials for clients.
• Manages daily project functions and client interaction.
• Other duties as required.

Required / Desired Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred (or equivalent work experience).  
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in the fields of Education, Technology, Government, or the Consulting field. 
• Work experience working in Education or Education Policy is preferred. 

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.
• A growth mindset and excitement for feedback.
• Demonstrated expertise in all MS Office products.

Remote Work Statement

This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:

• Be available during your set working hours.
• Have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties.

Remote office,with national travel to client sites and corporate offices for in-person collaboration, depending on needs.

Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable): 

Business Analyst 

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 the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $70,000 - $90,000 and a potential discretionary bonus of up to 15%. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

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.