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 .

Collaborating with our Technology Consulting team, you will help organizations streamline operations and achieve strategic goals to serve the public better. We provide the full spectrum of technology consulting services to help state and local agencies meet operational and program needs that enhance the lives of their user base.

Services:

• Strategy, Architecture, Planning, and Procurement

• Business Enablement

• Business Solutions

• Project Assurance

We are currently seeking the services of a full-time Implementation Specialist to support our System Integration projects. If you are dynamic, mature, ambitious, creative, and autonomous, you will appreciate working with our team of technology professionals committed to providing value-added services on our clients’ technology projects.

• Gather requirements using various techniques including JAD and one-on-one interviews

• Write clear and detailed functional specifications on new and enhanced system functionality

• Work directly with development staff on a project team to implement the proposed functionality

• Communicate with the business sponsor and stakeholders on the proposed design and gather feedback on implemented designs

• Act as a central point of contact for developers and QA staff throughout duration of project

• Provide updates on deliverables to the project manager on a timely basis

• Integrate software components and third-party programs.

• Gather, evaluate, and document customer use cases and business processes.

• Contribute to the development of project reports such as Project Schedule, Quality Management Plan, Testing Plan, Conversion Plan, etc.

• Support the client and stakeholders in the planning and strategy discussions on the best approach for

• Address risks and issues as they arise, to ensure the project remains on schedule and within budget.

• Understand various software development life cycle methodologies and how they are used

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with cloud computing infrastructure.

• Must have experience with COTS, SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS solutions.

• Must have experience in all phases of the system development life cycle using Agile, Waterfall and/or Hybrid Agile approaches.

• Must have participated in the implementation of integrated solutions to modernize legacy systems and/or mainframe technology through the development of n-tier-based solutions built from leading-edge technologies.

• Experience with JIRA

Other Qualifications:

• Software: MS Office (Project, Visio, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

• Other Software Tools: MS Visual Studio, Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub

• Technical: Service Oriented Architecture, TCP, FTP, SSH

• Databases: SQL, Oracle

• Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum

• Standards: PMBOK, CMMI, Prosci OCM, IEEE, SEI

Desirable Certifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or engineering field.

• Certified DevOps Project Manager (DevOps PM)

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Certified

• Certified Software Test Manager (CSTM)

Personal Attributes

• Outstanding written and oral communication

• Highly self-motivated and directed

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

• Strong work ethic and the ability to simultaneously support projects with multiple deadlines with a high degree of accuracy

• Continuous learner

• Ability to understand both the service delivery system for programs administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.

• Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.

• Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed.

• Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets with accurate results.

• Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level.

• Commitment to exceptional client service.

• Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.

• Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management.

• Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients.

• Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.

• Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues.

• Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.

• Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.

• Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions.

Remote:

This position is remote with travel/onsite requirements. 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. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $90,000-$125,000

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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.

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.