Junior Consultant - Employment & Economic Services

at Public Consulting Group in Boise, Idaho, United States

Overview

About Public Consulting Group

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, 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 .

PCG is committed to a diverse workforce; a reflection of our clients and the people they serve. Our organizational culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and interested in making an immediate impact on their community as well as their own career.

Responsibilities

This position is in PCG's Human Services practice area on the Employment & Economic Services (EES) team. The EES team supports government entities to assess, refine and implement initiatives for public assistance programs that help customers achieve social and economic self-sufficiency, such as Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, workforce and infrastructure development. Some of our main areas of expertise include program startup, workforce development, business process re-design and cross-sector collaboratives. Our mission is to deliver transformative solutions to government agencies and their partners that improve communities and support individuals. The team is seeking to add a Business Analyst that will help us fulfill this mission, particularly as we try to expand our services to public health agencies.

The Business Analyst's (Junior Consultant) primary responsibilities are described below. This position requires creative thinking as well as a detailed eye and excellent communications skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they can excel both in a fast-paced team environment and autonomously. Experience with government agencies and/or human services organizations - particularly in the public health space- is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities:

Assists with preparation of written reports, deliverables, and other materials for clients.

Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks.

Completes analysis on large data sets.

Prepares and presents agendas and written status reports to and for clients.

Participates on request for proposal writing teams, including writing and coordinating submissions.

Participates in data collection activities including conducting research, note taking and information distillation, and data entry.

Collects and enters project related data.

Develops competency in federal and state policy, specifically federal funding requirements.

Conducts business analysis for the various business platforms.

Other responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Skills :

+ Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.- A detail-oriented problem-solving approach to business and technical issues.- Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.- Self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity and ability to anticipate future project needs.- Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current industry issues.- A commitment to deliver exceptional client service.- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze policy and legislation and the ability to work with data.- Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously.- Ability to work with colleagues and clients in virtual videoconferencing settings, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular PowerPoint and Excel.

R equired Experience :

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Experience: 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, government, public health, human services or other relevant field.

Demonstrated commitment and passion for working with underserved and diverse populations.

Preferred Experience:

+ Knowledge or experience with social determinants of health and efforts to reduce health disparities

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.

Some travel to the client, PCG headquarters, or other office may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.

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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 the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $55,000 - 62,000 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.

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 employmentregarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programsare 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.

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Job LocationsUS

Posted Date6 days ago(2/23/2024 8:02 PM)

Job ID2024-10207

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CategoryConsulting

TypeRegular Full-Time

Practice AreaHuman Services

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.