Senior Associate, State and Local Advisory- Government Services

Senior Associate

The Senior Associate in the Government Services practice delivers professional advisory services tailored to the unique challenges and priorities of State and Local government agencies. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven professional to apply advanced expertise in regulatory compliance, financial management, and operational improvement to strengthen public sector organizations serving diverse communities and policy areas. Senior Associates play a key role in leading project workstreams, mentoring junior staff, and fostering strong client relationships.

Our team is a dynamic, growth-oriented management consulting practice dedicated to enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of government entities. We partner closely with clients to help them achieve operational excellence, financial sustainability, and measurable public impact. Our approach centers on active client engagement and collaboration throughout every phase of the engagement.

Job duties will vary based on engagement scope and client needs, requiring an independent, adaptable professional with demonstrated experience in a state and local government setting. The Senior Associate is expected to take initiative, collaborate with team members and client staff, proactively drive project delivery, and remain flexible to adjust to evolving project requirements and client circumstances.

Service Delivery Delivers advisory services to state and local government entities, focusing on compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200, HHS, Treasury, FEMA, HUD), including risk reviews and internal control evaluations Leads financial modeling, budget development, and cash flow forecasting; analyzes funding streams, cost allocation methodologies, and rate structures Drives operational and administrative improvement initiatives, such as process mapping, workflow optimization, organizational assessments, and change management; helps clients streamline administrative functions and implement best practices Drafts, revises, and implements client policies and procedures related to accounting, procurement, contracts, grant management, and administrative operations, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and industry standards Prepares and reviews client deliverables, including reports, presentations, memos, and correspondence; communicate findings and recommendations clearly to audiences with varying levels of financial, operational, and regulatory literacy

Project Management Serves on multiple client projects simultaneously, track progress, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure timely completion of deliverables Maintains effective communication with client staff, external partners, and internal team members to facilitate project success and client satisfaction Mentors and provides guidance to junior team members as appropriate

Practice and Product Development Participates in and contributes to practice development activities, such as internal meetings, knowledge sharing, and identifying opportunities to enhance advisory services for public sector clients Stays current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in government consulting, grants management, and operations improvement

Supervisory Responsibilities Assists in the supervision, development, and training of Associates and Interns Reviews and evaluates work prepared by Associates and Interns Schedules and supervises workload of Associates and Interns Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Interns

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting, required. MBA, MPA, preferred.

Experience: Four (4) or more years of demonstrated experience in state or local government OR four (4) years of experience in financial management or consulting, required.

Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required. Experience with grants management, CRM, accounting, or other related nonprofit software, preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex financial, operational, and compliance data and present findings to diverse audiences. Excellent project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines. Familiarity with US Government rules and regulations related to accounting, contracts, procurement, and grant management. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.