The Consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to state and local education agency partners, applying a consultative approach to understand client priorities, assess complex challenges, and develop strategic solutions that improve educational outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders to provide expert guidance, facilitate problem-solving, and support the development and execution of state and local initiatives that advance teaching and learning across Maryland. In addition, the Consultant will focus on growth and retention, ensuring that client relationships are nurtured and maintained for long-term success. The Consultant will partner with regional leadership and support state education agencies and school district clients in their efforts related to special education, strategic planning, data management and use. While a remote role, it is expected that the successful candidate will reside in Maryland and be able to travel as needed to meet with and support PCG teams. Duties and Responsibilities Leads account and client management efforts by cultivating relationships, aligning solutions with client objectives, driving client retention, and advancing opportunities for continued partnership and growth. Demonstrates strong project management skills, effectively leading multiple client engagements, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and deliverables, and ensuring successful project outcomes that align with client goals. Develops and maintains a statewide growth strategy for Maryland, aligning client needs, market opportunities, and organizational priorities to expand PCG6s presence, strengthen partnerships, and increase impact across the education sector. Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset. Ability to keenly listen to client needs and align to PCG6s products and services. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from project leadership, colleagues, and clients. Actively recognize areas for improvement, as well as promote and execute collaborative solutions. Commitment to exceptional client service and confidently lead with credibility. Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers, business teams, and technical colleagues Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management Ability to move multiple engagements forward while working at a detailed level. Ability to interact with various levels of internal and external staff Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions Solid organization and time management skills, as well as research and project management capabilities Excellent writing skills, including ability to compose reports, business correspondence and procedures. Sound judgment in completing tasks and in seeking guidance when needed from team members. Demonstrated expertise in MS Office software. Strong research and project management capabilities. Required Experience Must be based in Maryland Bachelor's degree required, master6s degree a plus. 4 + years of related experience in education, healthcare, or consulting. Working Conditions Remote Office Setting Must be based in Maryland Up to 50% 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. 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 a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave. Range: $66,000 - $100,000 #LI-AH1 #LI-remote PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.