Staff Consultant

Celerity Consulting Group, LLC•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Celerity Consulting is seeking a Staff Consultant to support and execute high-quality client project work while building strong consulting and project management skills. This role is ideal for someone early in their consulting or analytics career who enjoys problem-solving, data analysis, and producing client-ready deliverables. As a Staff Consultant, you’ll partner closely with Project Managers, Directors, and client stakeholders to help plan, execute, and deliver impactful projects. You may also serve as a direct point of contact for clients and contribute to continuous improvement across our consulting practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Journalism, or a related field
At least 1 year of experience in consulting, analytics, quality control, journalism, or a similar role
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access or similar tools)
Demonstrated interest in project management, especially planning and control
A positive, solutions-oriented mindset with emerging leadership potential

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regulatory or compliance-related work
Experience proofreading, editing, and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and quality of documentation
Exposure to proposal development or client-facing presentations

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers and client leadership in meeting project goals, timelines, and quality standards
Play a hands-on role in executing project work, including analysis and development of client-ready deliverables
Apply project management fundamentals (PMP-based concepts) across all phases of a project: Initiation: Identify opportunities and surface ideas to Project Managers; Planning: Support project planning and coordination; Execution: Maintain documentation, perform analysis, and ensure high-quality outputs; Monitoring & Control: Track progress, support quality assurance, and flag risks related to scope, schedule, or budget; Closing: Assist with final deliverables, documentation, and lessons learned
Perform quality control reviews and help improve tools such as checklists, templates, and training materials
Create tracking logs, schedules, and budget-versus-actual reports as needed
Contribute during non-project periods by documenting best practices and supporting internal initiatives
Analyze data, synthesize insights, and present information visually for various audiences
Conduct business process analysis and identify improvement opportunities
Gather requirements and collaborate with IT or technical teams on solutions