Summer 2026 - Consultant, Local Government - Digital Transformation

BerryDunn•Portland, ME

2d•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Local Government Practice Group is seeking a Staff Consultant to join our Digital Transformation Team. The Consulting Team focuses on serving the organization, information technology, and management needs of local and state government agencies. We have worked with hundreds of government agencies throughout the United States. We understand the needs of public sector agencies, their fiscal constraints, and the commitment to serving constituents. Upon entering the profession, you can expect to receive guidance from the supervisor(s), consultant, or principal in charge of an engagement or project within our Local Government Practice. Work performed will be closely supervised through coaching and training. With guidance from staff members of the Local Government Practice Group, you will become familiar with the firm’s systems, operations, and relationships. The firm expects you to demonstrate flexibility, have a willingness to seek out advice, and exhibit an ambition for learning. This position is located at the Portland, ME office and would start in July 2026. Travel Expectations: Travel to client sites can range up to 50%. In order to be considered, all applicants must include their unofficial academic transcript and a cover letter with their application.

Requirements

BA/BS/MS Degree in Political Science, Economics, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or Business.
Strong computer skills
Demonstrated experience in relationship building
Excellent writing and communication skills
Motivation to be a team member
Willingness and ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience in your field is a plus

Responsibilities

Follow appropriate diagnostic, data collection, fact-finding, and data analysis practices.
Develop skill in written and verbal communications.
Keep supervisors and others informed of status of assigned projects.
Extend yourself beyond the demands of current assignments and responsibilities and accept new assignments.
Participate in staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a collaborator on multiple client projects.
Provide ad hoc assessments and briefings in response to client requests.
Assist with project management tasks such as tracking and reporting project progress, maintaining project document repository, and reviewing deliverables for quality assurance.
Facilitate meetings and interviews with client stakeholders.
Develop concise summaries, reports, and presentations of complex data for client leadership.
Perform assigned administrative tasks effectively and efficiently.
Assist in performing consulting engagements of all sizes. This may involve such tasks as conducting research, assisting with detailed and technical aspects of the engagement, documenting the engagement, and assisting with engagement reporting.