Director, Environment & Natural Resources
Public Sector Consultants, Lansing, MI, United States
Reports To:
Senior Vice President
Status:
Full-time, Exempt
Location:
Lansing or Detroit
Who We Are At Public Sector Consultants (PSC), we believe in the power of good public policy shaped by thoughtful discourse and rigorous research for the benefit of all. Our work helps state and local leaders make informed decisions that improve the quality of life throughout Michigan.
We are a close-knit, mission-driven consulting firm where people know each other’s names, support each other’s growth, and take pride in producing work that matters. If you’re motivated by complex challenges, thrive under deadlines, and want to grow a career shaping Michigan’s future, you’ll find a home here.
The Opportunity As the director of our environment and natural resources (ENR) team, you will work with colleagues and clients to develop policy solutions related to Michigan’s environment, infrastructure, and natural resources. This role is instrumental in continuing PSC’s legacy of shaping Michigan’s environmental and natural resource policy.
This is an ideal role for an experienced professional seeking to:
Provide thought leadership
by offering expertise on key policy and technical topics and skillfully interpreting complex issues for diverse audiences
Cultivate and manage projects
by developing and maintaining key relationships and collaborating with colleagues to identify, design, and manage projects
Mentor and develop talent
by supervising and coaching staff, modeling PSC values, and contributing to talent development
Deliver excellence
by leading the ENR team in the execution of projects that reflect PSC’s commitment to high-quality, nonpartisan work
What You’ll Do Project Leadership and Strategic Counsel As a leader driving successful project execution and client satisfaction, you’ll:
Manage multiple projects concurrently, overseeing the scopes of work and ensuring high-quality deliverables
Serve as a strategic advisor to staff, guiding client service approaches and providing policy expertise
Facilitate meetings, engage stakeholders, conduct research, create reports, and develop other client deliverables that synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences
Provide strategic thought partnership to clients, demonstrating expertise through your knowledge of the policy landscape, the actors involved, and the steps necessary to achieve the desired outcomes
Client and Sales Development As a team leader, you’ll:
Collaborate with firm leaders to cultivate and manage key relationships, resulting in project sales and client retention
Engage with colleagues to help develop the firm's sales and marketing strategies and tactics
Lead team's sales development efforts, including advising on and writing proposals, monitoring the sales pipeline, and managing the team's capacity to meet sales goals
Professional Growth and Team Culture To foster a balance of excellent work and collegiality, you’ll:
Supervise and mentor staff, providing guidance in handling client and colleague relations and monitoring team capacity and performance
Provide leadership and guidance for the coordination of training, processes, and client delivery across the policy teams
Deliver a minimum of 1,040 hours of client services annually
What We’re Looking For Education
Bachelor’s degree (public policy, environmental studies, economics, political science, or related field preferred); master’s degree preferred
Experience
Ten years of relevant experience
Strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Michigan's environmental and natural resource sectors
Experience working on public policy topics with diverse stakeholders
Experience managing complex projects, working directly with clients, and mentoring or supervising others
Technical Skills
Strong competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong policy research and writing skills, with the ability to accurately interpret data and write concisely
Core Qualities
Curious and eager to learn
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Analytical and thoughtful problem-solver
Clear and professional communicator
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range:
$107,770 to 161,655 (based on education and experience)
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Employer 401(k) contribution
Paid parental leave
Paid parking
Nine paid holidays
Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off starting upon hire
Work Style While PSC does not have strict in-office expectations, directors should anticipate spending two to three days per week in our Lansing or Detroit office for client and firm meetings. We strongly believe that we deliver better outcomes for Michigan when we spend time with our clients and colleagues, and that developing and nurturing the collegial culture we strive to maintain is a team effort.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Vice President
Status:
Full-time, Exempt
Location:
Lansing or Detroit
Who We Are At Public Sector Consultants (PSC), we believe in the power of good public policy shaped by thoughtful discourse and rigorous research for the benefit of all. Our work helps state and local leaders make informed decisions that improve the quality of life throughout Michigan.
We are a close-knit, mission-driven consulting firm where people know each other’s names, support each other’s growth, and take pride in producing work that matters. If you’re motivated by complex challenges, thrive under deadlines, and want to grow a career shaping Michigan’s future, you’ll find a home here.
The Opportunity As the director of our environment and natural resources (ENR) team, you will work with colleagues and clients to develop policy solutions related to Michigan’s environment, infrastructure, and natural resources. This role is instrumental in continuing PSC’s legacy of shaping Michigan’s environmental and natural resource policy.
This is an ideal role for an experienced professional seeking to:
Provide thought leadership
by offering expertise on key policy and technical topics and skillfully interpreting complex issues for diverse audiences
Cultivate and manage projects
by developing and maintaining key relationships and collaborating with colleagues to identify, design, and manage projects
Mentor and develop talent
by supervising and coaching staff, modeling PSC values, and contributing to talent development
Deliver excellence
by leading the ENR team in the execution of projects that reflect PSC’s commitment to high-quality, nonpartisan work
What You’ll Do Project Leadership and Strategic Counsel As a leader driving successful project execution and client satisfaction, you’ll:
Manage multiple projects concurrently, overseeing the scopes of work and ensuring high-quality deliverables
Serve as a strategic advisor to staff, guiding client service approaches and providing policy expertise
Facilitate meetings, engage stakeholders, conduct research, create reports, and develop other client deliverables that synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences
Provide strategic thought partnership to clients, demonstrating expertise through your knowledge of the policy landscape, the actors involved, and the steps necessary to achieve the desired outcomes
Client and Sales Development As a team leader, you’ll:
Collaborate with firm leaders to cultivate and manage key relationships, resulting in project sales and client retention
Engage with colleagues to help develop the firm's sales and marketing strategies and tactics
Lead team's sales development efforts, including advising on and writing proposals, monitoring the sales pipeline, and managing the team's capacity to meet sales goals
Professional Growth and Team Culture To foster a balance of excellent work and collegiality, you’ll:
Supervise and mentor staff, providing guidance in handling client and colleague relations and monitoring team capacity and performance
Provide leadership and guidance for the coordination of training, processes, and client delivery across the policy teams
Deliver a minimum of 1,040 hours of client services annually
What We’re Looking For Education
Bachelor’s degree (public policy, environmental studies, economics, political science, or related field preferred); master’s degree preferred
Experience
Ten years of relevant experience
Strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers in Michigan's environmental and natural resource sectors
Experience working on public policy topics with diverse stakeholders
Experience managing complex projects, working directly with clients, and mentoring or supervising others
Technical Skills
Strong competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong policy research and writing skills, with the ability to accurately interpret data and write concisely
Core Qualities
Curious and eager to learn
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Analytical and thoughtful problem-solver
Clear and professional communicator
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range:
$107,770 to 161,655 (based on education and experience)
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
Employer 401(k) contribution
Paid parental leave
Paid parking
Nine paid holidays
Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off starting upon hire
Work Style While PSC does not have strict in-office expectations, directors should anticipate spending two to three days per week in our Lansing or Detroit office for client and firm meetings. We strongly believe that we deliver better outcomes for Michigan when we spend time with our clients and colleagues, and that developing and nurturing the collegial culture we strive to maintain is a team effort.
#J-18808-Ljbffr