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.
Responsibilities:
Consultant
PCG’s School Threat Assessment Team seeks a self-starter consultant to join a fast paced and growing business line. We are the leader in behavioral threat assessment in schools, a practice that seeks to prevent school violence both to self and others. Excellent communication and critical analytic skills necessary. Aptitude with technology and social media is very helpful.
- Reviews and becomes the expert in the business operations for service and efficiency improvements.
- 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.
- Facilitates client discussions.
- Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members.
- Manages daily project functions and client interaction.
- Participates in sales motions related to the practice.
- Prepares social media content
- Leads proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions.
- Prepares other written reports and materials for clients.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience required and Master’s degree (MPA or government focused MBA) preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Required Skills:
- Ability to understand both the service delivery system for programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.
- Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.
- Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially data analytics (i.e. Excel, ACCESS, SQL, SPSS)
- Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed.
- 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.
- Commitment to exceptional client service.
- 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.
- Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues.
- Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.
- Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.
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
Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.
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