Consultant - Special Education

Company: Public Consulting Group, Inc.
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

Overview About Public Consulting GroupPublic Consulting Group, Inc. (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 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has over 2,500 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide. PCG's Education practice offers consulting services and technology solutions that help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education to promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources. To learn more, visit http://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/education/.PCG is currently seeking a Consultant to work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a growing national consulting team. The chosen candidate will actively support the design, development, and delivery of special education services and technology solutions to support teachers, district leaders, and state administrators as they work to solve complex issues. For the right motivated individual, there is an excellent opportunity for career development and advancement. The ideal candidate for this position will be adaptable, flexible, enthusiastic, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks or clients simultaneously. Responsibilities Overall Responsibilities: * Assigned short-term and long-term tasks on a multitude of consulting projects, primarily facilitating organizational assessments and evaluations * Expected to play a pivotal role in a wide range of work assignments that may include: data collection, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, survey administration, report design, report drafting, and preparation of various materials for client presentations. Specific Responsibilities:* Contributes to the preparation and presentation of status reports for clients.* Assists with PowerPoint reports, written deliverables, Excel-based data analysis, and proposal development.* Plans and monitors ongoing project tasks.* Conducts policy and other research, specific to state and federal education/special education requirements.* Participates in production of materials required for work with clients, including agendas, analysis data and status reports for management and for clients.* Assists proposal teams, including writing sections, coordinating efforts, and preparing proposal submissions.* Develops project work plans based on scope of work conveyed in client contracts and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.* Serves as an internal consultant to other projects or product lines.* Communicates regularly about client projects with the project team.* Provides assistance in managing complex projects and/or producing sophisticated deliverables.Qualifications Required Skills:* Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management.* Commitment to exceptional client service and ability to lead confidently.* Excellent organizational, oral presentation, and written communication skills.* Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.* Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, analyze, and organize data.* Creative problem-solving ability and results-orientation.* Ability to develop complex reports.* Solid organizational and time management skills.* Demonstrated expertise in all MS Office products.* Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously.Required Experience:* Bachelor's degree required, graduate degree preferred.* At least 5-7 plus years work experience.* Experience working a school district, charter management organization or state department of education strongly preferredWorking Conditions:* Any PCG office, Denver preferred but not required. Work is remote for the foreseeable future.* Travel to client sites required post-COVID (up to 40% and location varies).Salary range: $58,000-$65,000Full-time employees are offered medical, dental and vision insurance on their first day of employment. PCG has a choice of two medical plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield that offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. Staff may choose between three coverage levels. Dental Insurance is also provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The vision coverage is through EyeMed. For a full reivew of benefits offered, please visit here--https://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/careers/benefits/Full time Exempt employees accrue four weeks or 20 days per year (accrual 10 hours per month)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.

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