Local Government Consultant

Full Time
Des Moines, IA
Posted
Job description
Overview:

BerryDunn’s Consulting Services Team, with primary offices in Arizona, Maine, and West Virginia focuses nationally on serving the organizational, information technology, and management needs of local and state government agencies. We have worked with more than 400 state and local government agencies throughout the United States. We understand the needs of government agencies, fiscal constraints, and the commitment to serving constituents.


Our Local Government Consulting Group is seeking a Consultant to join our team. Project work will include professional consulting services for the Public Sector, including process analysis, organizational assessments, project management, technology and systems planning, implementation assistance for large-scale enterprise system projects, and fiscal studies. Consultants work with a mix of high-performing teams offering constant varieties of projects in a fast-paced environment with many opportunities for career growth.


The individual we seek has the right mix of demonstrated business analyst capabilities, effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Experience working with or for Local Government agencies is preferred as well as experience and/or subject matter expertise in related business processes (Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Community Development, Time and Attendance, Utilities, Revenue etc.) is desirable. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with many different stakeholders within local government. This position will be remote and willingness to travel 35-50% is required.

Responsibilities:
You Will:
  • Assistance in the development, review, distribution, and presentation of project status reports
  • Maintains and manages project action items, issues, risks, and decisions
  • Analysis, review, and management of vendor supplied documentation
  • Assistance in deliverable creation, facilitation, tracking, and maintenance
  • Coordinates and manages the scheduling of meetings
  • Facilitates and manages any required meeting follow-up (action items, issues, risks, and decisions)
  • Assists in required meeting preparations (agenda, meeting materials, etc.)
  • Participation in staff/team meetings and trainings
  • Frequent, clear, and consistent communication to the client, team members, vendor, and direct reports
  • Performs assigned administrative tasks efficiently and effectively, asking questions when instructions are unclear
Qualifications:
You Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS). May substitute four years of applicable experience for degree.
  • One year minimum project management experience.
  • Knowledgeable in quality assurance/control procedures and demonstrated proactive problem management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to excel in a team setting.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal skills.
  • Excellence in the areas of time management, flexibility, and attention to details.
  • One year minimum experience coordinating, scheduling, and managing meetings (inclusive of meeting preparations and follow-up)

Compensation Details:
The base salary range targeted for this role is $60,000 - $80,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications in excess of the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.
BerryDunn Benefits & Culture:

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.


About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is a nationally recognized firm providing assurance, tax, and consulting services. Evolving over the years to stay on the forefront of the many industries it serves, the firm’s mission has remained constant: To help each client create, grow, and protect value―while delivering exceptional service based on integrity, expertise, and a constant commitment to client success. BerryDunn serves clients from its nine offices and with 800 employees across the US and territories. Learn more at Berrydunn.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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