Responsible for data analysis and initial preparation of deliverables to contribute to the completion of an engagement. Works with limited to moderate supervision and/or may lead a small effort or project team.
Key ResponsibilitiesConsulting Capability:
• Ensures individual contributions are aligned with client needs and consistent with overall engagement objectives
• Understands and consistently meets client expectations within scope of engagement role by responding promptly and professionally to their inquiries
• Applies methods or recognized equivalent as appropriate to meet the specific needs of the client and engagement demands
• Conducts situation analysis through client interviews and documents research to determine the business strengths and weaknesses to identify preliminary engagement priorities
• May have matrix management responsibilities for resources on a project
Industry Knowledge Capability:
• Applies detailed knowledge of a distinct area of expertise to produce work products
• Develops and presents recommendations and alternatives to the client by leveraging technical or functional knowledge or prior experience in the chosen business area
• Uses expertise to integrate findings from research and develops alternative solutions
• Presents alternatives and recommendations to client or team
• Proactively develops additional knowledge applicable to the area of expertise
Project Delivery:
• Manages the delivery of at least two stages of an engagement using the assigned methodology
• Identifies and assess risks and participates in developing mitigation strategies. Escalates significant issues to appropriate engagement management
• Contributes to the development of a project plan for team or sub-engagement
• Raises scope change concerns to management based on the contractual terms of the engagement
Scope:
• Billable Hours target established in annual goal setting process. Generally works on 1-4 concurrent projects at a given time.
Management Responsibility: Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction. Positions receiving work direction: Analyst, Consulting & Sr. Analyst, Consulting.
Management Responsibilities Individual ContributorPreferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree preferred.
Preferred Skills:
Proficient technical knowledge in one or more target industries. Knowledge base in one or more solution areas. Good general knowledge of customers in one or more target industries. Proficiency in one or more aspects of consulting processes. Human relations skills including collaboration and team functions. Understanding of team function and operation in an engagement environment. Ability to operate multiple software packages. Advanced PC literacy.Preferred Consultant Skills:
Business Acumen Comfort Around Higher Management Dealing with Ambiguity Learning on the Fly Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience. 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
CertificationsCertifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.
Work Environment/Physical DemandsNormal office environment
Competencies Action orientedInterpersonal savvyCustomer focusSalary Plan CST: ConsultingJob Grade 003