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.
- The Evaluation Team at PCG conducts needs assessments; workload studies; and process, outcome, impact, policy and fiscal evaluations. The team also works closely with clients regarding data collection, management, visualization and dissemination in a broad range of sectors including behavioral health, public health, child welfare, child care and early education, and justice.
Overall Responsibilities
Assigned short-term and long-term tasks on a variety of evaluation and research projects. Expected to complete a wide range of work assignments that includes assisting with data collection tool development, conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analyses, assisting in report drafting, conducting background research, and preparing various materials for client presentations. Familiarity with state and private agencies, including but not limited to the following is desired: state/local departments of child welfare, juvenile justice/youth services, public health, behavioral health, child care and early education and human service agencies. Travel to client sites for meetings, observations, focus groups, and data collection, as needed.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and administering data collection tools, such as data tracking forms, surveys and qualitative interview or focus group protocols.
- Collect, enter and analyze project related qualitative and quantitative data.
- Assist in developing PowerPoint presentations and written deliverables.
- Conduct policy, regulatory, and other background research on best practices and innovation.
- Synthesize research, policy and/or project findings into concise written documents.
- Participate in business development activities including proposal writing and production.
- Other responsibilities as necessary.
Required Skills
- Excellent organizational and written communication skills.
- Strong analytic skills, including the ability to understand, analyze and organize qualitative and quantitative data and display in professional charts and graphs.
- Ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Travel up to approximately 25% is required.
- Experience conducting background research.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience conducting research or program evaluations.
- Minimum of two years of experience employing a mixed-methods evaluation approach preferred.
- Knowledge of or experience with state and local government programs and services preferred.
Role
This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:
- be available during your set working hours.
- have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and
- be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties.
Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.
We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled.
PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $51,250-$70,000 and a potential discretionary bonus of up to 10%
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.
