USA - Consulting - Government & Infrastructure People Consulting - Staff

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The opportunity

At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We're focused on solving the key issues of our client buyers, building deeper relationships and generating lasting value with significant impact.

Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As a part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic service line, driving change and delivering solutions that revolutionize business operations. You'll help our clients with transformation and innovation efforts: driving growth, reducing costs and managing risks proactively.

Your key responsibilities

As a Staff Consultant in the People Consulting practice, you'll assess complex client challenges, benchmark against competitors, advise on leading practices and guide clients through implementations, transactions and transformations. Even in your first year, you will help engagement leaders gather and analyze meaningful data, identify risks, enable successful project management and learn how businesses operate. At EY we trust our employees to deliver exceptional work - allowing entry-level employees to prove they can perform well beyond their years.

We help clients understand, secure and improve their people agenda. As part of our team, you will support organizations' adaptation to key market trends such as the growing emphasis on the employee experience, digital technology enablement, innovation and the globalizing workforce. From day one you will work with clients across the spectrum in industry, size, culture and region. Likewise, you will partner with analysts, partners, interns and client executives to help build a better working world. Access to extensive resources and tools which will add momentum to your career at a highly accelerated pace.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must:

• Be pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in human resources, human capital, labor relations, organizational design, business, industrial and organizational psychology, communications, business analytics, data analytics, economics or finance.
• Want to work in consulting demonstrated by relevant course work or interest.
• Understand that the expectation for this role is in person teaming, at a client site or in an EY office, on average 3 days a week depending on the needs of the engagement, project or practice area.
• Have access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.
• Be able and willing to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, candidates applying to the Government & Infrastructure practice must:

• Have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, within the designated time frame, which will be determined by the engagement requirements for a security clearance.

Ideally you:

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Have collaborative problem-solving skills and a keen interest in technology to positively influence global and domestic business operations.
• Exhibit effective project management skills - managing a project plan, raising risks and adhering to a deadline are all tasks that will be encountered on the job.
• Are a purpose-driven and growth-oriented professional with a passion for learning, a collaborative mindset and have a proven ability to innovate, adapt and leverage technology to drive meaningful change in dynamic business environments.
• Have proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong academic foundation in business and/or technology and demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues and develop effective solutions.

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 in all geographic locations in the US is $78,000 to $88,000. Individual salaries within those 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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