Public Sector PMO Analyst
Huron Consulting Group, Chicago, IL, United States
Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long‑term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer‑centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
The public sector enabling capabilities organization (ECO) consists of six functions that support Huron at the enterprise level: sales operations, sales enablement, government and policy relations, contracts management, engagement management and engagement assurance. As part of ECO, engagement management partners with engagement delivery teams to execute public sector contracts in compliance with government regulations, policies, and contractual requirements.
The public sector PMO analyst is expected to support one or more project managers (PMs) across an enterprise‑wide portfolio of engagements to deliver on contract requirements including technical, cost, schedule, and quality performance. If desired, this role may have an opportunity to participate in project management activities for low‑complexity engagements with the intention of growing into a project manager role.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project setup and maintenance in ERP system responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Run monthly burn rate reports and provide to project leadership
Coordinate with billing teams to ensure invoices are accurate and compliant
Review expense reports to ensure compliance with government and internal policies
Support project resource forecast and contribution margin tracking
Support project management activities
Update project work plan and project management plan with direction from PM
Develop/customize deliverable templates and work with delivery team to prepare deliverables as stated in client contract
Schedule and attend internal team meetings, draft agendas, and distribute meeting minutes. May be required to schedule and attend external meetings at the request of delivery teams.
Manage internal team government background check activities including:
Coordinate with prime contractor or government agency contact as needed
Coordinate with employees to submit correct paperwork and manage appointments
Coordinate with HR to submit paperwork or process attestations
Support team records retention efforts and store files in accordance with Huron policies and government regulations
Participate in internal initiatives and projects as assigned
Qualifications This position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. This individual must be able to balance multiple priorities and any given time and be able to communicate with various levels of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate would have interest or experience with government contracting and/or project management.
Technical Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) and Background
Bachelor’s degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Teams)
Experience with Smartsheet preferred
Ability to balance multiple projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work with teams and individuals of varying working styles in a virtual environment
Ability to analyze data sets and create charts and graphs
Ability to read and understand government contracts
Ability to obtain a security clearance if required by the contract
The estimated base salary range for this job is $55,000 - $75,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $59,400 - $84,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
ABOUT HURON At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work together. Come and discover Huron where you can jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action.
Huron offers a competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on‑site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
The company is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity in recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, education and all other terms of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, veteran status incl. Vietnam era, physical or mental disability, creed, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Position Level Analyst
Country United States of America
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Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long‑term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer‑centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
The public sector enabling capabilities organization (ECO) consists of six functions that support Huron at the enterprise level: sales operations, sales enablement, government and policy relations, contracts management, engagement management and engagement assurance. As part of ECO, engagement management partners with engagement delivery teams to execute public sector contracts in compliance with government regulations, policies, and contractual requirements.
The public sector PMO analyst is expected to support one or more project managers (PMs) across an enterprise‑wide portfolio of engagements to deliver on contract requirements including technical, cost, schedule, and quality performance. If desired, this role may have an opportunity to participate in project management activities for low‑complexity engagements with the intention of growing into a project manager role.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project setup and maintenance in ERP system responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Run monthly burn rate reports and provide to project leadership
Coordinate with billing teams to ensure invoices are accurate and compliant
Review expense reports to ensure compliance with government and internal policies
Support project resource forecast and contribution margin tracking
Support project management activities
Update project work plan and project management plan with direction from PM
Develop/customize deliverable templates and work with delivery team to prepare deliverables as stated in client contract
Schedule and attend internal team meetings, draft agendas, and distribute meeting minutes. May be required to schedule and attend external meetings at the request of delivery teams.
Manage internal team government background check activities including:
Coordinate with prime contractor or government agency contact as needed
Coordinate with employees to submit correct paperwork and manage appointments
Coordinate with HR to submit paperwork or process attestations
Support team records retention efforts and store files in accordance with Huron policies and government regulations
Participate in internal initiatives and projects as assigned
Qualifications This position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. This individual must be able to balance multiple priorities and any given time and be able to communicate with various levels of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate would have interest or experience with government contracting and/or project management.
Technical Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) and Background
Bachelor’s degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Teams)
Experience with Smartsheet preferred
Ability to balance multiple projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work with teams and individuals of varying working styles in a virtual environment
Ability to analyze data sets and create charts and graphs
Ability to read and understand government contracts
Ability to obtain a security clearance if required by the contract
The estimated base salary range for this job is $55,000 - $75,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $59,400 - $84,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
ABOUT HURON At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work together. Come and discover Huron where you can jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action.
Huron offers a competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on‑site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
The company is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity in recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, education and all other terms of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, veteran status incl. Vietnam era, physical or mental disability, creed, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Position Level Analyst
Country United States of America
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