Manager - Consulting (State, Local Government and Education)

Manager - SLED Consulting
Remotely based in U.S.
FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

MGT is a leading social impact and performance solutions firm that serves state, local, education, technology, and commercial clients across the U.S. and abroad. By elevating education systems, managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative, we can impact communities, for good, through client partnership. We deliver these solutions through our "three-point stance" of technology, education, and performance offerings.

Over the last several years, MGT has expanded education and technology offerings with the addition of Davis Demographics, EH&A (Eric Hall & Associates), Kitamba, Ed Direction, Step by Step Learning, Cira Infotech, and Layer 3 Communications. Leveraging a near-half-century record of accomplishment and reputation, MGT partners with thousands of agencies to provide trusted solutions that improve business and economic performance to help communities thrive. Celebrating its 49th year in 2023, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve.

MGT is seeking a Manager - SLED Consulting to manage and coordinate the completion of client projects from start to finish. Responsibilities will include driving client project initiatives so that all timelines and expectations are met. The Manager will also ensure projects deliver on established goals for business value creation and assist in presenting findings and making recommendations to all levels of management.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Begin, complete, and renew client work with minimal oversight
• Develop strong client relationships across all levels of public sector organizations
• Lead client meetings
• Manage and participate in the gathering of required data and process calculation on behalf of clients
• Problem solves complex issues on behalf of clients
• Research existing and/or learn new regulations, programs, and subject matter areas
• Present information orally and in reports
• Develop daily work plans and meet utilization targets
• Participate in business development efforts, including the generation of new business proposals and presentations
• Participate in corporate activities and show a commitment to firm culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Seven (7) or more years of consulting experience or equivalent public-sector experience
• Three years (3) or more years of project management experience
• Strong leadership skills, including people development, team building, and conflict management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong math skills and Excel capabilities
• Experience working and building relationships with client executives and with external stakeholders
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and multi-task on multiple projects
• Ability to be flexible to and adapt to the dynamic nature of multiple concurrent consulting engagements
• Ability to travel depending on the sales cycle and client needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher
• Experience with Project Management software
• Experience using data collection and statistical research tools such as Qualtrics or SPSS
• Experience constructing and analyzing large scale databases and development of data models to support predictive analytics

MGT of America Consulting, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic or class protected by law.