Program Advocacy Manager

Public Consulting Group•US WI Remote, WI

1d•$72,100 - $99,000•Remote

About The Position

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, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations.

Requirements

Ability to prioritize responsibilities for self and others and to delegate tasks
Ability to organize and plan work efficiently within set time limits for self and others
Advanced understanding of and ability to interpret relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and policies
Strong verbal and written communication skills in formal and informal settings, including customer service
Critical thinking for the sake of problem solving and identifying process improvements
Detail-orientation
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Demonstrates initiative
Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with relevant federal programs, including Title XVI (SSI), Title II (RSDI), and Title IV-D (Child Support)

Responsibilities

Manage Social Security Eligibility and Trust Accounting staff, including direct supervision of individuals and overall leadership of team activities and outcomes.
Direct supervision of team members including weekly check-ins, providing direction and feedback, and performance management
Ensure team’s compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
Monitor performance measurements for team activities to help ensure that team meets all contractual responsibilities
Use critical thinking and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to respond to DCF and PCG management requests.
Proactively pursue continuous improvement to increase compliance, value, accuracy, and efficiency of the team’s work.
Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for team functions.
Develop and maintain a robust quality assurance process for all activities, data and reports developed for DCF and for PCG management.
Lead client meetings and trainings in a variety of settings.
Maintain positive working relationship with clients, federal partners, colleagues, and team members.
Collaborate with PCG staff on other teams, fostering an environment of information sharing and mutual support across teams.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws and policies.
Lead/participate in state and federal audits and reviews