Performance Consultant
About The Position
As a Performance Consultant, you’ll support organizational strategy as you collaborate with budget analysts and departments to develop and evaluate County long-term plans and performance measures. You’ll lead and serve on countywide, special projects and help effectively communicate information throughout the organization. This is meaningful work that connects information, people, and ideas to improve outcomes for residents and employees. Our work connects people, ideas, and insights across the organization to drive smart decisions and deliver results for residents. We enjoy working together and with partners across Wake County to advance the County’s Strategic Plan, support operational success, and promote sustainable financial and operational stewardship for today and the future. We take pride in doing meaningful work through collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to public service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, public policy or related field
- Four years of professional, full-time experience in operations, business analysis/evaluation or project management
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- You communicate complex information clearly, thoughtfully, and with audience awareness.
- You bring solid analytical, writing, and problem solving strengths — and enjoy using data to illuminate options and tradeoffs.
- You build strong working relationships across departments and enjoy collaborative problem solving.
- You demonstrate judgment, logic, and reasoning in identifying solutions and analyzing alternatives.
- You thrive in environments with multiple priorities, evolving challenges, and opportunities to innovate.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Business Administration
- Experience in local government service operations
Responsibilities
- Facilitate business plan development for a portfolio of departments; consult with departmental and executive leadership to align the County’s Strategic Plan and organizational business priorities with department business plans, to reinforce a performance-driven culture.
- Communicate county-wide performance management by leveraging performance applications, reports, and business plans.
- Support annual work plan initiatives, projects, and operational processes. Assists with research, analysis, and project coordination activities to help identify issues and advance solutions.
- Conduct analysis and research on budget, performance, operations and policy issues to support financial and policy discussions. Develop solutions and options for proceeding in collaboration with stakeholder partners.
- Prepare written communications and presentations to others that effectively describe challenges, solutions and conclusions. Facilitate status and decision meetings with department and County leadership.
- Participate in countywide planning efforts, committee work, and policy development.
Benefits
- free access to the Employee Health Center
- wide range of training and development opportunities
- stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life
- flexible work schedules
- competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
