Consultant

Public Consulting Group•US MD Remote, MD

4d•$66,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to state and local education agency partners, applying a consultative approach to understand client priorities, assess complex challenges, and develop strategic solutions that improve educational outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders to provide expert guidance, facilitate problem-solving, and support the development and execution of state and local initiatives that advance teaching and learning across Maryland. In addition, the Consultant will focus on growth and retention, ensuring that client relationships are nurtured and maintained for long-term success. The Consultant will partner with regional leadership and support state education agencies and school district clients in their efforts related to special education, strategic planning, data management and use. While a remote role, it is expected that the successful candidate will reside in Maryland and be able to travel as needed to meet with and support PCG teams.

Requirements

Must be based in Maryland
Bachelor's degree required
4 + years of related experience in education, healthcare, or consulting.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads account and client management efforts by cultivating relationships, aligning solutions with client objectives, driving client retention, and advancing opportunities for continued partnership and growth.
Demonstrates strong project management skills, effectively leading multiple client engagements, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and deliverables, and ensuring successful project outcomes that align with client goals.
Develops and maintains a statewide growth strategy for Maryland, aligning client needs, market opportunities, and organizational priorities to expand PCG’s presence, strengthen partnerships, and increase impact across the education sector.
Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.
Ability to keenly listen to client needs and align to PCG’s products and services.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from project leadership, colleagues, and clients.
Actively recognize areas for improvement, as well as promote and execute collaborative solutions.
Commitment to exceptional client service and confidently lead with credibility.
Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers, business teams, and technical colleagues
Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management
Ability to move multiple engagements forward while working at a detailed level.
Ability to interact with various levels of internal and external staff
Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions
Solid organization and time management skills, as well as research and project management capabilities
Excellent writing skills, including ability to compose reports, business correspondence and procedures.
Sound judgment in completing tasks and in seeking guidance when needed from team members.
Demonstrated expertise in MS Office software.
Strong research and project management capabilities.