Human Services Junior Consultant - Public Consulting Group

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 Human Services team Business Analyst will work on a range of projects on PCG's Child and Family Services Business Line. Duties will include supporting projects with quantitative and qualitative analysis, research, writing a range of documents (e.g., client reports, PowerPoint presentations, project plans, policies and procedures, and client proposals), and communicating with a wide range of audiences, both clients and internal to PCG. The Business analyst will work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment, and will need to be able to work effectively both in teams and independently. The Business analyst will be required to pay close attention to detail in his/her daily work while maintaining adherence to internal and external deadlines. While the Business analyst will focus primarily on child and family services projects, he/she, over time, will also gain experience across a range of human services projects (e.g., aging and disability, behavioral health, child care, and early education/intervention) while developing sophisticated consulting skills and abilities designed to position him/her for broader and deeper roles. The ideal candidate excels in the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data and has proven his or her ability to manage competing priorities and multiple work streams. The Business analyst should have a passion for doing high-quality work, continuously learning and improving, effectively communicating both verbally and in writing, analyzing data, and contributing to reports that regularly exceed clients' expectations. **Duties and Responsibilities** + Conducts business analysis for the various business platform. + Prepares and presents parts of written status reports for clients. + Completes analysis on large data sets. + Develops competency in enterprise IT system analysis and development. + 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. + Other responsibilities as necessary. **Required Skills** + 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 Access, PowerPoint, and Excel. + IIBA and/or PMI certifications a plus. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required + 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consulting, IT or other relevant field. **Supervisory Responsibility** + None **Working Conditions** + Office Setting + Some travel required **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.** 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: $52,200 - $65,000 . In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role. \#LI-MB1 \#LI-Remote **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.