Sr Consultant - Education

Public Consulting Group

1d•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. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. 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. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com. PCG is looking for an engaging, outgoing, experienced self-starter who will help us grow our Education Consulting business line. The candidate is expected to become familiar with education leaders as well as the issues that state and local education agencies are grappling with. This candidate will be evaluated on the successful outcome for client projects, contract renewals and execution of business development strategies. The Senior Consultant will manage complex projects and lead the production of sophisticated deliverables; hire, train and supervise staff; can execute work independently with minimal supervision; collaborate with other senior staff; serve as an internal consultant to other projects or product lines; play a key role in proposals and sales presentations and present at conferences. The Senior Consultant will take a client-centric view and apply a consultative approach to understanding and solving complex problems faced by state and local education agencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and execution of state and local strategies that expand PCG’s impact and business in Education Consulting. The Senior Consultant will provide leadership, partnership, and expertise in supporting state education agency and school district clients in their efforts related to special education, curriculum and professional development. While a remote role, it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to travel to client locations as needed to support project deliverables and business growth.

Requirements

Ability to develop and implement business growth strategies, identify and close new business opportunities, and up-sell to existing customers.
Ability to research, analyze and interpret education policy, briefs and regulations.
Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.
Able to work independently and consistently to achieve excellent results.
Outstanding oral and written presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship building, and ability to interact with various levels of management and clients.
Willingness to understand multiple PCG products and services to support the overall growth of Education Consulting.
Project management skills, proven ability to take initiative, and ability to move projects forward within specific timeline and budget.
Commitment to exceptional client service, dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges, and ability to critically evaluate and improve upon current processes.
Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues.
Ability to operate in both a team situation and autonomously with minimal supervision.
Strong skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, attention to detail, and multi-tasking.
Bachelor degree or 10 years’ experience required, graduate degree a plus
At least five years’ relevant work experience preferred.
Experience in the areas of Special Education, Curriculum, or K-12 education leadership desired.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred but not required in the first 6 months
Additional preference for candidates in Boston, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, D.C. Atlanta, Nashville regions.

Responsibilities

Serves as project manager and subject matter expert, independently managing complex projects while maintaining client interaction.
Develops and executes growth strategies, identifying and following up on new sales opportunities.
Provides expertise in business operations for service and efficiency improvements.
Develops communication plans, elicits requirements from key stakeholders, and facilitates client discussions.
Identifies gaps and shortcomings and determines necessary workarounds.
Develops project budgets and staffing plans to ensure high quality services are delivered on time and within budget
Plans and monitors ongoing project tasks.
Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members.
Assesses best practices and compliance errors and provide technical assistance to clients.
Leads proposal writing teams and prepares written reports and materials for clients.