[Hiring] Business Analyst @Public Consulting Group

Role Description

The Business Analyst works in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced consulting environment as part of a collaborative team of consulting, technology, and operations professionals. Our team’s goal is to provide superior service to clients, including work related to cost allocation, federal and state funding requirements and claiming, and government finance administration.

This position requires a self-starter who can quickly learn web-based technologies, analyze business and technical information, adapt to changing client and market needs and conditions, and help guide clients through implementation, training, and ongoing support. The Business Analyst coordinates project requirements and client expectations, responds to client inquiries, analyzes data and business processes, and communicates issues and recommendations to project leaders and software development teams. Success in the role requires strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts business analysis for the various business platforms.
• Prepares and presents parts of written status reports for clients.
• Completes analysis on large data sets.
• Develops competency in federal and state policy, specifically federal funding requirements.
• Assists with the implementation of major project phases or tasks.
• Participates on proposal writing teams, including writing and coordinating submissions.
• Assists with preparation of other written reports, major deliverables, and other materials for clients.
• Collects and enters project related data.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of project budgets and prepare client invoices.
• Supports customer service functions for clients, including phone lines and email inboxes.
• Learns use and operation of proprietary PCG software products.
• Other responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, IT or other relevant field.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
• A detail-oriented problem solving approach to business and technical issues.
• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.
• Self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current industry issues.
• A commitment to deliver exceptional client service.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review IT systems and analyze policy and legislation.
• Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• PMI certifications a plus.

Working Conditions

• Remote.
• Some travel required.

Compensation

• Range: $56,200 - $69,900.

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.