Government and Public Sector - Transformation Execution - Business Consulting - Staff

About the role

EY’s Government & Public Sector practice helps federal, state, local and education clients implement new ideas to achieve mission outcomes through consulting and audit services. As a member of the Transformation Execution Team, you will support US federal, state and local agencies in managing programs and projects, delivering measurable results and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve Program Management operations, including integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management
• Apply PM knowledge to meaningful and complex projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders
• Collect and analyze data to develop innovative recommendations and methodologies for organizational, process and technology improvements
• Deliver quality client services and establish enduring relationships with key stakeholders and client personnel
• Stay current with business and industry trends relevant to clients’ businesses
• Advance business acumen by learning from senior resources
• Communicate and help implement EY US’ portfolio management, PM and project management methodologies
• Develop people through leadership, coaching and mentoring of staff at all levels
• Support people-related initiatives such as recruitment, retention, training and competency development

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a business-related field
• At least two years of consulting or relevant industry experience
• At least one year of experience leading teams on engagements
• Knowledge and experience in process improvement, stakeholder and customer engagement support, performance measurement or performance management, and performance measures and metrics development
• Proven ability to proactively identify team and client needs
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage shifting priorities and changing client needs
• Ability to mentor and develop staff
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with one or more PM software packages, such as Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret/public trust clearance or higher

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Understand clients’ cultures and operations to influence important decisions
• Leverage industry-leading practices and trends to provide valuable insights to clients
• Assist with cultivating and managing business development opportunities
• Understand EY’s service lines and assess/present ways to serve clients
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks
• Build relationships with team members across EY practices to meet client needs

Ideal Experience

• Prior consulting experience with a Big 4 firm or large global institution
• Experience supporting client service projects, business development efforts and internal growth initiatives
• Experience delivering services for project plans on medium to small projects
• Experience with federal, state or local agencies, often gained by working in a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip company focused on the government and public sector

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with performance-based rewards
• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible vacation policy based on personal circumstances
• Paid holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence
• Hybrid work model with in-person collaboration expected 40–60% of the time

Pay

The base salary range for this role in all US geographic locations is $69,700 to $114,800. In the New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento), the range is $83,500 to $130,600. Individual salaries are determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

Travel expectations vary by practice: up to approximately 30% for federal roles and up to approximately 80% for state, local and education roles. Flexibility to travel within and beyond your geographic region may be required based on client and project needs.