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Public Consulting Group Consultant in Boston, Massachusetts

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 six 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 .

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.

Services:

  • Program Consulting

  • Finance Consulting and Billing Services

  • Applied Technology

  • Outsourcing and Operations

  • Strategy

  • Project and Grants Management

  • Assessments and Feasibility Studies

The position supports the Employment & Economic Services (EES) team. The EES team supports government entities to assess, refine and implement initiatives for public assistance programs that help customers achieve social and economic self-sufficiency, such as Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, workforce and infrastructure development. Some of our main areas of expertise include program startup, workforce development, business process re-design and cross-sector collaboratives. Our mission is to deliver transformative solutions to government agencies and their partners that improve communities and support individuals. The team is seeking to add a Consultant that will help us fulfill this mission, particularly as we try to expand our services to public health agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviews and be the expert in the business operations for service and efficiency improvements.

  • Evaluate programs and makes recommendations for improvements.

  • Analyzes and interprets federal and state law and regulation.

  • Assesses best practices and provide technical assistance to clients.

  • Assists with preparation of written reports, deliverables, and other materials for clients.

  • Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks.

  • Completes analysis on large data sets.

  • Manages small projects, staff and tasks with limited supervision while meeting and exceeding performance expectations.

  • Facilitates client discussions.

  • Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members.

  • Manages daily project functions and client interaction.

  • Participates in sales motions related to the practice.

  • Participates in data collection activities including conducting research, note taking and information distillation, and data entry.

  • Participates on proposal writing teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions.

  • Collects and enters project related data.

  • Prepares and presents agendas and written status reports to and for clients.

  • Prepares other written reports and materials for clients.

Required skills

  • Ability to understand both the service delivery system for programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.

  • Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.

  • Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially data analytics (i.e. ACCESS, SQL, SPSS)

  • Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed.

  • Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets with accurate results.

  • Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level.

  • Commitment to exceptional client service.

  • Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.

  • Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management.

  • Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients.

  • Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.

  • Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues.

  • Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.

  • Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.

  • Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience required and Master’s degree (MPH or government focused MBA) preferred

  • 4- 5 years of relevant work experience

  • Knowledge or experience with social determinants of health and efforts to reduce health disparities (preferred)

Supervisory Responsibility

  • Business Analysts

Working Conditions

This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:

  • be available during your set working hours.

  • have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and

  • be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties.

Some travel to the client, PCG headquarters, or other office may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: 66,600 - 85,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

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Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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