[Hiring] Consultant - Education @Public Consulting Group

Role Description

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 successful candidate will:

• Manage complex projects and lead the production of sophisticated deliverables.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff.
• 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.
• Present at conferences.

The successful candidate will take a client-centric view and apply a consultative approach to understanding and solving complex problems faced by state and local education agencies. Responsibilities include:

• Development and execution of state and local strategies that expand PCG’s impact and business in Education Consulting.
• Providing leadership, partnership, and expertise in supporting state education agency and school district clients in their efforts related to special education, curriculum, and professional development.
• Travel to client locations as needed to support project deliverables and business growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical and dental care benefits.
• 401k.
• PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Bereavement leave.

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 a reasonable range of compensation for this role.

Range: $70,000 - $120,000

Working Conditions

• Remote setting. Additional preference for candidates in Boston, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, D.C., Atlanta, Nashville regions.
• Travel to client sites, business conferences, and PCG meetings required 20-30%.

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.