Associate

Partners for Public Good•, (Multiple States)

2d•Remote

About The Position

Partners for Public Good is a nonpartisan team of doers who work alongside state and local governments to strengthen the operational systems—procurement, staffing, budgeting, and technology—that determine whether policy turns into results for residents. We go in alongside government staff through implementation, not just as advisors who deliver recommendations and leave, but as practitioners who stay until something has actually changed. Through our implementation work, applied research, and the Procurement Excellence Network—a practitioner community of more than 3,000 government professionals—we translate what we learn from individual governments into knowledge and tools that travel across jurisdictions. When government works, communities thrive. We’re seeking multiple Associates to support new initiatives and projects at PPG. These initiatives and projects will help state and local governments modernize the core operating systems that shape how public dollars are spent, and core services are delivered. Associates will work directly with government leaders to provide hands-on implementation support, facilitate peer learning across a consortium of governments, and distill insights to shape PPG’s overall strategy. Associates at PPG drive the day-to-day delivery of programmatic projects, working closely with Project Leaders and Assistant Directors to turn strategy into action. This can include multiple and fractional projects across teams. They facilitate meetings with government partners, design and produce project materials, deliver trainings and coaching, and draft key deliverables and reports. Associates may work on one in-depth project or contribute across several shorter-term or fractional engagements, depending on portfolio needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent years of professional experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of formal education.
Three or more years of related work experience in areas such as government operations, policy implementation, consulting, or innovation-focused initiatives.
Experience in problem diagnosis, project design/implementation, stakeholder engagement including effective coaching and meeting facilitation, or change management within complex organizations.
Demonstrated understanding of public procurement processes, government operations, or regulatory environments at the state or local level preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with other technology tools.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 8 times per year.

Responsibilities

Support project scoping and problem diagnosis through activities such as quantitative analysis, interviews, surveys, focus groups, process mapping, and policy reviews.
In collaboration with government leaders, develop ambitious and high-impact projects, informed by data and a clear theory of change.
Design and implement day-to-day project deliverables, such as problem diagnosis memos, prototype/pilot project roadmaps and workplans, ongoing steering committee reports, and engaging training materials.
Lead day-to-day change management and implementation, such as: Meetings and workshops with government and nonprofit stakeholders to align priorities, implement project work, and address challenges. Coaching and advisory support to government partners to diagnose the root causes of challenges and offer feedback from outside perspectives. Internal and external project check-ins and strategy pull-ups. Direct support on converting a government idea into a tangible yet ambitious intervention/solution to address core problem(s).
Support funder reporting and contribute to fundraising efforts.
Build strong relationships with government leaders, nonprofit partners, government technology companies, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
Contribute to the development of public-facing tools, templates, and publications that share best practices and innovations in public sector operational excellence.
Represent PPG at conferences and events, presenting insights from project work.
Provide input to internal operational improvement initiatives.
Support efforts to expand and refine PPG’s offerings and impact.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs
access to health and flexible savings accounts
15 vacation days
12 sick days
3 personal days
2 floating holidays
12 paid holidays
a winter recess
employer match for retirement savings
paid parental leave
access to backup care for caregiving needs
work-from-home stipends or shared office space options