Senior Consultant - Fiscal (Government Consulting)

Who we are:

LearningMate (LearningMate.com) is a leading technology multinational with domain expertise in teaching and learning solutions; leveraging digital, cloud, process automation, data, and strong learning design principles. It is part of the Straive group (Straive.com), that helps clients operationalize the Data →Insights → Knowledge → AI value chain, extending across industries like Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Scientific Research, Information Providers, EdTech, and Logistics.

This position is for our partner MGT (www.mgt.us), a $440M US-based national technology and advisory solutions leader serving state, local government, education (SLED) and targeted commercial clients across the U.S. Their specialized solutions solve the most critical issues that live at the top of clients leadership agendas. MGT partners to help clients build resilience, implement systematic change and strengthen their foundations, now and for the future.

Shift Time Zone: US Eastern business hours

Job Summary:

Our national, public sector consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant on the Fiscal Team to lead cost analysis consulting services to local and state governments in the United States. This Senior Consultant will lead the creation of cost-of-service analyses, indirect cost rates, and related deliverables for clients. An ideal candidate would be interested in using their accounting and financial expertise and experience to analyze client datathe technical responsibilities of this position are data and financial analytics and not transactional accounting. Responsibilities may include interviewing client management and staff, gathering and analyzing data, preparing reports or claims, participating in presentations, and other project tasks as directed.

To be successful, candidates should have public sector financial analysis experience and have led cost-of service analysis studies in the past. Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and experience with databases is required. Demonstrating the right skill set may substitute for a lack of experience. The firm will provide specific training on the firm's proprietary cost-of-service models and systems.

Candidates should be willing to problem-solve, possess critical thinking skills, be able to work independently but also in collaboration with other staff, and be self-motivated. Candidates must be comfortable presenting in front of virtual groups and be looking for advancement in their career.

The individual should also have a genuine interest in working with the public sector and assisting the public sector with fiscal projects. This position requires significant time working directly with spreadsheets, cost modeling as well as client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Begin, complete, and renew client work with minimal oversight.
• Develop strong client relationships across all levels of public sector organizations.
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in virtual client and internal meetings.
• Manage and participate in the gathering of required data and process calculations on behalf of clients.
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues on behalf of clients.
• Research existing and/or learn new regulations, programs, and subject matter areas.
• Present information in a concise, linear manner, both orally and in reports, to a wide variety of users.
• Develop daily work plans and meet utilization targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Five or more years of consulting experience or equivalent public-sector experience
• State or local government finance experience (fund budgeting and accounting), or related private sector experience - can be combined with the above
• Experience preparing cost-of-service studies and indirect cost rates
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially strong analytical experience in Excel
• Experience with and comfort learning database systems
• Experience using basic algebra and mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions or measurements
• Focus and interest in analytics

Project Management and Teaming:

• At least three years of project management experience
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies
• The ability to meet competing deadlines
• The ability to prepare and present clear and concise client-ready documents (superior attention to detail)
• The ability to work as part of a team or individually
• Ability to develop relationships with both colleagues and clients at varying levels of organizations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Experience with leadership and the desire to grow leadership skills

Why Join Us?

You will benefit from a great culture and environment that contributes to your career growth. Benefits include hybrid work mode, 5-day workweek, and comprehensive insurance coverage, including Mediclaim, healthcare, and term insurance.

How to Apply?

Send your resume to: [amrita.dostider@learningmate.com]

Application Deadline: (6th April 2025)

Acknowledgement: We are an equal opportunity employer. We commit to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.