Senior Consultant, Community and Economic Development

Job Opening
Title Senior Consultant
Classification Full-time employment; exempt from overtime
Reports to Director, Client Services
Summary
Consultants at PSC are not hired for a job-our consultants are called to support our mission to improve the quality of life
for the residents of Michigan and beyond. Our work focuses on developing and implementing innovative and
actionable public policies, bridging what's real with what's ideal by concentrating on our client's most critical needs and
opportunities.
PSC is looking for a SENIOR CONSULTANT to join our team. In this role, you will engage in various policy projects
related to state and regional economic policy and strategy. Project work will span our client base throughout the state of
Michigan and you will work with clients to provide research, strategic counsel, and thought leadership. Senior consultants manage projects, facilitate meetings, and produce reports and other client deliverables.
Essential Duties

• Conducts, translates, and analyzes public policy research, primarily in areas related to state and regional policy topics at the intersection of economic development and community resilience, such as affordable and equitable housing, transportation, entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems, and talent/workforce development strategies
• Manages multiple projects concurrently-including directing the scope of work, collaborating with team members to complete project tasks, and managing client expectations-resulting in high-quality project deliverables completed on time and on budget
• Develops research reports, strategy documents, and other client deliverables
• Uses strategic thinking to connect clients with relevant information and offer potential solutions
• Plans and facilitates meetings, focus groups, strategic planning sessions, and other events
• Maintains excellent client relationships through execution of PSC's client care commitment

Expectations of All PSCers

• Collaborates and communicates well with staff and clients in a fast-paced environment with diverse people and projects, fostering a supportive, creative working environment for all PSC colleagues
• Demonstrates initiative, critical thinking, and sound judgment to generate ideas, work approaches, presentation of information, and issue resolution
• Manages workload effectively while engaged in multiple projects concurrently with high accuracy and attention to detail, seeking clarification when appropriate
• Adheres to PSC's quality assurance processes
• Seeks areas of personal growth and identifies steps toward success, including mentorship, ongoing learning, and professional development opportunities
• Is occasionally available beyond regular work hours as necessary to respond to staff and firm needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of relevant work experience; Master's degree preferred
• Strong policy research and writing skills, with the ability to accurately interpret data and write concisely
• Experience working on public policy topics with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience performing comparable duties
• Strong competency using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Experience with other software (e.g., Tableau, SPSS, IMPLAN, REMI, etc.) is desirable but not required

Core Competencies
Project Management
Can organize people and activities, understand how to develop work into efficient workflow, anticipate
opportunities for synergy and integration in project execution, demonstrate broad knowledge and
perspective, and utilize project resources in an efficient and effective manner to keep projects on task and on
budget
Research
Can conduct in-depth research, staying abreast of relevant current events, variables, and challenges, and frame questions in a concise manner that is useful, answerable, and valid
Communication
Can effectively and appropriately communicate and adapt knowledge in various contexts, both verbally and in writing; can articulate findings in a clear and concise manner; can actively listen to clients and respond to their needs
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Can systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a problem or situation, determine
cause-and-effect relationships, anticipate variables, and interpret and explain both qualitative and
quantitative data; can envision innovative solutions and anticipate the issues and needs that will arise
from each approach
Organization and Time Management
Can manage time effectively to complete required tasks, follow schedules as needed and prioritize important deliverables, assess how long each part of a deliverable will take, and complete tasks within a well-defined time frame; can pivot when time frames change; is comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently
Curiosity
Has a sense of curiosity to acquire the information needed to do the job well; asks thoughtful and focused questions and listens sincerely to answers; has a growth mindset in support of executing PSC's missionWork Environment
PSC employees may work fully on-site or in a hybrid environment. Work is primarily performed indoors, with extended periods at a computer or on the telephone. The nature of the work involves multitasking, completing repetitive tasks, and having contact with the public and clients.Compensation

• Salary range of $88,280-$116,970, commensurate with education and experience
• Competitive medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary vision, and voluntary legal insurance plans
• Company 401(k) contribution
• Paid time off granted upon start date
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Paid parking
• Eligibility for company profit share

To Apply for This Position
Submit a cover letter including salary requirements and resume through the job posting on our website: All materials must be submitted as PDF or Word documents. Applications must be submitted by October 11, 2024. If you have trouble with the upload page or have questions about the position, please email: (email protected).