Government & Infrastructure – Senior - Business Transformation, Transformation Execution

Government & Infrastructure – Business Consulting – Business Transformation - Transformation Execution – Senior

The opportunity 

From strategy to execution, the Government & Infrastructure practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. 

EY G&I Transformation Execution is currently looking for qualified professionals interested in helping US federal, state and local agencies better manage their programs and projects. If you are looking to make an impact in how our government provides its services, then come join our Transformation Execution Team.    

Your key responsibilities

As a G&I consultant, you’ll work with government clients to improve human resources operations, workforce management, organizational effectiveness, and supporting HR technology within complex transformation environments. You’ll collaborate with EY and client teams to assess business needs, improve processes, strengthen the use of workforce data, and deliver solutions that advance mission priorities.

·Coordinate EY team activities and workstreams to support client priorities and overall mission objectives.

·Facilitate client meetings and working sessions to gather and document business and system requirements, assess current-state processes, and translate stakeholder needs into actionable solutions.

·Provide functional support for the Manpower HR system, including requirements gathering, process analysis, system enhancements, and workforce-related business processes.

·Partner with HR, business, and technical stakeholders to assess Manpower functionality, workforce data, reporting needs, system requirements, and opportunities for process improvement.

·Analyze and validate workforce and personnel data within Manpower to support reporting, performance measurement, and data-driven decision-making.

·Identify opportunities to enhance the Manpower application and related HR processes, including workflows, data quality, reporting, and user experience.

·Support Manpower system enhancements through requirements validation, user acceptance testing, issue identification, and coordination with business and technical stakeholders.

·Apply experience in performance management, organizational design, workforce analytics, and HR technology to support organizational and workforce transformation.

·Analyze organizational and workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.

·Apply Lean and continuous process improvement methodologies to evaluate current-state operations and develop more efficient future-state processes.

·Serve as a consultative partner to client stakeholders, proactively identifying opportunities to improve HR operations and leverage Manpower and other workforce solutions to advance the mission.

·Communicate enhancements to EY US portfolio, program, and project management methodologies and support their implementation.

Skills and attributes for success

·Demonstrated ability to apply Lean, continuous process improvement, and operational excellence methodologies within complex enterprise or government environments.

·Strong executive presence and sound judgment when working with senior government and Navy stakeholders.

·Ability to facilitate discussions, align cross-functional stakeholders, and translate business needs into actionable outcomes.

·Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use workforce, performance, and HR data to identify trends and inform recommendations.

·Ability to understand client cultures, organizational structures, and operations and effectively influence key decisions.

·Ability to operate effectively across HR, business, functional, and technical teams in a complex transformation environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have

·Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related field, plus at least seven years of professional experience in continuous process improvement, strategic planning, operational design, human resources, workforce transformation, or a closely related discipline; or a relevant master’s degree plus four years of relevant professional experience.

·Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher.

·Minimum of four years of experience supporting human resources functions, including at least two years of hands-on experience working with the Manpower HR system.

• Experience in support of any of the following organization is a plus: ASN (M&RA), M&RA, NPC, N1, OCHR, MPTE, BUPERS

·Experience supporting a federal or state agency in one or more of the following areas: project or program centralization and transformation, human resources, workforce/resource planning, organizational change management, performance measurement, or metrics development.

·Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting or leading Lean or continuous process improvement initiatives and facilitating stakeholder improvement workshops.

·Experience gathering business requirements, analyzing processes, documenting functional requirements, and supporting system or process enhancements.

·Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, project management software, and workflow-mapping and visual-management tools.

·Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport.

Due to the nature of our work, assignments may require work at client, EY, or contractor sites. We aim to assign professionals to projects within commuting distance of their home office; however, travel beyond that area may be required based on client and project needs. Candidates should be prepared for assignments that may involve up to 80% travel and/or full-time on-site work, depending on project requirements.

Ideally, you'll also have  

·Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

·Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

·Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

What we look for 

·Experience with a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip organization focused on the government and public sector is a plus.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $116,700 to $194,500
  • Bay Area California offices – $121,600 to $202,600
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $97,300 to $178,300 
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.                                              

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