Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in project scoping and problem identification through various activities, including quantitative analysis, interviews, surveys, focus groups, process mapping, and policy assessments.

• Collaborate with government officials to create ambitious and impactful projects, guided by data and a well-defined theory of change.

• Design and execute daily project deliverables, which include problem diagnosis reports, prototype/pilot project roadmaps and workplans, ongoing steering committee updates, and engaging training materials.

• Oversee daily change management and implementation processes.

• Conduct meetings and workshops with government and nonprofit stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities, facilitate project work, and resolve challenges.

• Provide coaching and advisory support to government partners.

• Conduct internal and external project check-ins and strategic assessments.

• Offer direct assistance in transforming government concepts into tangible yet ambitious interventions or solutions to tackle core issues.

• Aid in funder reporting and contribute to fundraising initiatives.

• Cultivate strong relationships with government leaders, nonprofit collaborators, government technology firms, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.

• Participate in the creation of public-facing tools, templates, and publications that promote best practices and innovations in public sector operational excellence.

• Represent PPG at conferences and events, sharing insights from project initiatives.

• Provide feedback to internal operational improvement efforts and support initiatives to expand and enhance PPG’s offerings and impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required; equivalent years of professional experience and/or certifications may be accepted in place of formal education.

• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience in areas such as government operations, policy implementation, consulting, or innovation-driven initiatives.

• Experience in problem diagnosis, project design and implementation, stakeholder engagement, including effective coaching and meeting facilitation, or change management within complex organizations.

• A demonstrated understanding of public procurement processes, government operations, or regulatory frameworks at the state or local level is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary, up to eight times a year.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with various plan options to accommodate individual needs.

• Access to health and flexible savings accounts.

• 15 vacation days.

• 12 sick days.

• 3 personal days.

• 2 floating holidays.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Winter recess.

• Employer match for retirement savings.

• Paid parental leave.

• Access to backup care for caregiving needs.

• Work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.