[Remote] Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Public Consulting Group LLC is a public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm serving health, education, and human services agencies. The Consultant will manage complex education consulting projects, lead client deliverables, develop business growth strategies, supervise staff, and support state education agencies and school districts in areas including special education, curriculum, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Serves as project manager and subject matter expert, independently managing complex projects while maintaining client interaction
• Develops and executes growth strategies, identifying and following up on new sales opportunities
• Provides expertise in business operations for service and efficiency improvements
• Develops communication plans, elicits requirements from key stakeholders, and facilitates client discussions
• Identifies gaps and shortcomings and determines necessary workarounds
• Develops project budgets and staffing plans to ensure high quality services are delivered on time and within budget
• Plans and monitors ongoing project tasks
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to team members
• Assesses best practices and compliance errors and provide technical assistance to clients
• Leads proposal writing teams and prepares written reports and materials for clients

Skills

• 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
• Bachelor degree or 5 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
• Supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical and dental care benefits
• 401k
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Remote work arrangement

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