Public Consulting Group

Program Advocacy Manager

Public Consulting Group$72K — $99K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Wisconsin, US
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience with staff supervision.
  • Understanding of federal programs like Title XVI, Title II, and Title IV-D.
  • Advanced knowledge of federal and state regulations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Critical thinking skills for problem-solving and process enhancement.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead Social Security Eligibility and Trust Accounting staff.
  • Conduct weekly check-ins and performance management for team members.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Monitor team performance metrics to meet contractual obligations.
  • Analyze data using tools like Excel and Power BI for management requests.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within team operations.
  • Develop and update training materials and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Lead client meetings and provide training across diverse settings.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with clients and agency partners.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote information sharing.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental care benefits.
  • 401k plan with company contributions.
  • Paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
  • Bereavement leave for employees.
Full Job Description


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


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage Social Security Eligibility and Trust Accounting staff, including direct supervision of individuals and overall leadership of team activities and outcomes.


  • Direct supervision of team members including weekly check-ins, providing direction and feedback, and performance management


  • Ensure team's compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.


  • Monitor performance measurements for team activities to help ensure that team meets all contractual responsibilities


  • Use critical thinking and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to respond to DCF and PCG management requests.


  • Proactively pursue continuous improvement to increase compliance, value, accuracy, and efficiency of the team's work.


  • Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for team functions.


  • Develop and maintain a robust quality assurance process for all activities, data and reports developed for DCF and for PCG management.


  • Lead client meetings and trainings in a variety of settings.


  • Maintain positive working relationship with clients, federal partners, colleagues, and team members.


  • Collaborate with PCG staff on other teams, fostering an environment of information sharing and mutual support across teams.


  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws and policies.


  • Lead/participate in state and federal audits and reviews


Required Skills

  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities for self and others and to delegate tasks


  • Ability to organize and plan work efficiently within set time limits for self and others


  • Advanced understanding of and ability to interpret relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and policies


  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in formal and informal settings, including customer service


  • Critical thinking for the sake of problem solving and identifying process improvements


  • Detail-orientation


  • Ability to work independently and within a team.


  • Demonstrates initiative


  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in accounting or business


Experience

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably including supervision of staff


  • Familiarity with relevant federal programs, including Title XVI (SSI), Title II (RSDI), and Title IV-D (Child Support)


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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: $72,100 -$ 99,000

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

About Public Consulting Group

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is a leading public sector management consulting and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has over 2,000 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide. PCG's technology consulting practice offers a full spectrum of quality Information Technology (IT) services to help state and local government agencies at every stage of the IT life cycle. PCG's education consulting practice offers consulting services and technology solutions that help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education to promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources. PCG's health consulting practice offers in-depth programmatic knowledge and regulatory expertise to help state and municipal health agencies respond to regulatory change, improve access to health care, maximize program revenue, improve business processes, and achieve regulatory compliance.
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1996

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