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.

Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations.

Services:

• Program Consulting
• Finance Consulting and Billing Services
• Applied Technology
• Outsourcing and Operations
• Strategy
• Project and Grants Management
• Assessments and Feasibility Studies

The Business Analyst will work on a range of projects related to helping states design and calculate optimal purchasing strategies. Government is a large purchaser of human services. Our strategic purchasing team develops payment rates across the continuum of care for various human services. We work with human services agencies to understand available services and program goals and develop program rates that support desired outcomes. We also help agencies to identify federal funding support and calculate reimbursement rates.

This role will focus on cost reporting and rate setting projects; however, duties will include supporting projects with: quantitative and qualitative analysis, program research, design, and documentation, 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 business analyst will work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment, and will need to be able to work effectively both in teams and independently. The business analyst will be required to pay close attention to detail in their daily work while maintaining adherence to internal and external deadlines.

While the business analyst will focus primarily on child welfare-focused projects, they over time, will also gain experience across a range of human services projects (e.g., aging and disability, behavioral health, child care and early education) while developing sophisticated consulting skills and abilities designed to position him/her for broader and deeper roles. If they are successful, the business analyst will be given the opportunity to complete increasingly complex tasks to develop broader project management skills. The ideal candidate excels in the collection of cost data and other information from providers, as well as the analysis and manipulation of large data sets. The business analyst 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.

Duties and 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 and Access, including reviews of financial cost reports and time study data
• Providing administrative support for various projects, including data entry for and quality assurance of cost reports, time studies and survey data
• 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 consultants and clients (e.g., deliverables, policy summaries, status reports and invoices)
• Ability to travel approximately 25%
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

Required Skills

• Self-starter who is able to take initiative with enthusiasm
• Organized, accurate and detail-oriented with self-initiated problem solving skills
• You value diversity and take pride in working on  a team that brings together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions
• 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 skills required, other database and analysis tools 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

Qualifications

• 1-5 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, preferably with a major or concentration in finance, accounting, business management, or another relevant field of study. Master’s degree in public or business administration helpful.
• Experience in financial analysis and rate calculations that rely on sound principles in accounting and statistics

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Working Conditions

• Office Setting
• Some travel required

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $52,200 - 65,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

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.