Consultant - Human Services at Public Consulting Group in Boston, MA
Overview About Public Consulting Group Public 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 Human Services practice helps state, county, and municipal human services agencies to achieve their performance goals in order to better serve populations in need. PCG's seasoned professionals offer proven solutions to help agencies design programs, services, and systems; increase program revenue; cut costs; and improve regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations. To learn more, visit Responsibilities The Human Services team Consultant will work on a range of projects related PCG's Strategic Purchasing business line. This role will focus on cost-reporting and rate-setting projects; however, duties will include supporting projects with:
quantitative and qualitative analysis, writing a range of documents (e.g., client reports, PowerPoint presentations, project plans, policies and procedures, and proposals), and communicating with a wide range of audiences, both clients and internal to PCG. The consultant will work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment, and will need to be able to work effectively both in teams and independently. The consultant will be required to pay close attention to detail in his/her daily work while maintaining adherence to internal and external deadlines. While the consultant 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, child welfare and early education/intervention) while developing sophisticated consulting skills and abilities designed to position him/her for broader and deeper roles. The consultant will be given the opportunity to complete increasingly complex tasks to develop broader project management skills with leadership roles. The ideal candidate excels in the collection of cost data and other information from providers, as well as the analysis and manipulation of large datasets. The consultant should have a passion for doing high-quality work, continuously learning and improving, effectively analyzing cost data, consistently developing data and rate calculation methodologies and regularly exceeding consultants' and clients' expectations. Specific Responsibilities Assisting PCG Human Services team members and staff in completing various tasks and projects primarily related to PCG's rate setting and payment reform initiatives, including for federal entitlement programs including Medicaid and Title IV-E Conducting financial and data analysis using Excel, Access and/or SQL including reviews of financial cost reports and time study data Both leading and providing administrative support for various projects Serving as primary contact for PCG's time study help lines and email accounts Understanding and evaluating current rate setting methodologies Evaluating rate structure for specific programs and make recommendations for improvements Analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations Understanding program requirements and associated costs Participating in both internal and client discussions Researching complex topics using a range of sources Preparing other written reports and materials for managers and clients (e.g., deliverables, policy summaries, status reports and invoices) Ability to travel approximately 25-50% Ability to work additional hours as needed Qualifications Required Skills Self-starter who is able to take initiative with enthusiasm Organized, accurate and detail-oriented with self-initiated problem-solving skills Leader with effective project management skills Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Able to meet tight deadlines and prioritize a varied workload in a fast paced, unpredictable, and demanding environment Ability to learn and take over a process, as well as document procedures Adept at understanding specific tasks and projects in a broad, big picture context Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially MS Excel and MS Access skills required, other database and analysis tools such as SQL and Tableau are also helpful Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technically complex developments, issues, and analyses in easy-to-understand and actionable ways Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed Commitment to exceptional client service Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management Required Experience 7-10
years of relevant work experience with government and/or nonprofit finance office, accounting firm, consulting firm, Medicaid or other policy office Bachelor's degree required, master's or other graduate degree preferred, preferably with majors or concentrations in public administration, finance, accounting, business management, or another relevant field of study Experience in financial analysis and rate calculations that rely on sound principles in accounting and statistics
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
HR Generalists & Business PartnersEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
quantitative and qualitative analysis, writing a range of documents (e.g., client reports, PowerPoint presentations, project plans, policies and procedures, and proposals), and communicating with a wide range of audiences, both clients and internal to PCG. The consultant will work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment, and will need to be able to work effectively both in teams and independently. The consultant will be required to pay close attention to detail in his/her daily work while maintaining adherence to internal and external deadlines. While the consultant 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, child welfare and early education/intervention) while developing sophisticated consulting skills and abilities designed to position him/her for broader and deeper roles. The consultant will be given the opportunity to complete increasingly complex tasks to develop broader project management skills with leadership roles. The ideal candidate excels in the collection of cost data and other information from providers, as well as the analysis and manipulation of large datasets. The consultant should have a passion for doing high-quality work, continuously learning and improving, effectively analyzing cost data, consistently developing data and rate calculation methodologies and regularly exceeding consultants' and clients' expectations. Specific Responsibilities Assisting PCG Human Services team members and staff in completing various tasks and projects primarily related to PCG's rate setting and payment reform initiatives, including for federal entitlement programs including Medicaid and Title IV-E Conducting financial and data analysis using Excel, Access and/or SQL including reviews of financial cost reports and time study data Both leading and providing administrative support for various projects Serving as primary contact for PCG's time study help lines and email accounts Understanding and evaluating current rate setting methodologies Evaluating rate structure for specific programs and make recommendations for improvements Analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations Understanding program requirements and associated costs Participating in both internal and client discussions Researching complex topics using a range of sources Preparing other written reports and materials for managers and clients (e.g., deliverables, policy summaries, status reports and invoices) Ability to travel approximately 25-50% Ability to work additional hours as needed Qualifications Required Skills Self-starter who is able to take initiative with enthusiasm Organized, accurate and detail-oriented with self-initiated problem-solving skills Leader with effective project management skills Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Able to meet tight deadlines and prioritize a varied workload in a fast paced, unpredictable, and demanding environment Ability to learn and take over a process, as well as document procedures Adept at understanding specific tasks and projects in a broad, big picture context Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially MS Excel and MS Access skills required, other database and analysis tools such as SQL and Tableau are also helpful Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management and problem-solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technically complex developments, issues, and analyses in easy-to-understand and actionable ways Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed Commitment to exceptional client service Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management Required Experience 7-10
years of relevant work experience with government and/or nonprofit finance office, accounting firm, consulting firm, Medicaid or other policy office Bachelor's degree required, master's or other graduate degree preferred, preferably with majors or concentrations in public administration, finance, accounting, business management, or another relevant field of study Experience in financial analysis and rate calculations that rely on sound principles in accounting and statistics
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
HR Generalists & Business PartnersEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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