Employment Type : Full-Time
Business and Policy Analyst(Job Number: 048828)
Description
Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Operations Transformation service line and take an active role in engagement execution, project management and key business development activities.
Grant Thornton Public Sector helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize their performance and efficiency in the face of ever tightening budgets and increased demand for services. We give clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management. For more information, visit grantthornton.com/publicsector.
At Grant Thornton, our professional staff applies traditional, cutting-edge approaches and methods to a variety of analyses. As part of our team, the Senior Associate will utilize various methodologies and models to execute client projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Primary Responsibilities:
Business and Policy Analyst providing business process improvement, policy analysis, strategy, research, and communications support to the Office of Trade client.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct business process analysis and improvement activities (such as gap analysis and root cause analysis) in support of high-priority and complex client modernization initiatives
Conduct research and analysis activities pertaining to policy, regulations/legislation, business practices, emerging technologies, and other areas
Prepare research reports, executive-level briefings, and issue papers for client leadership
Support the facilitation of working sessions, meetings, site visits, and focus groups
Develop communication/outreach products
Secondary Responsibilities:
Ability to convey concepts and processes graphically using professional graphics, infographics, and visuals
Strong business writer and communicator
Analytical mindset and intellectual curiosity
Ability to manage multiple priorities and quick-turn deliverables
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-based work environment
Ability to interact professionally and confidently with client leadership and executives
Ability to quickly learn and master complex concepts and terminology
Attention to detail
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
Qualifications
Required Capabilities: Strategy & Transformation
Required Skills: Continuous Improvement / Innovation, Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation, Policy Analysis, Process Re-Engineering, Strategic Planning, Communications Planning, Communications and Interaction
Required Technologies: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio
Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Ability to obtain and maintain certain job-related certifications if no job-related advanced degrees.
U.S. citizenship may be required. Ability to work in the United States indefinitely required.
Travel may be required.
Ability to work overtime required on occasion.
Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods of time.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
Ability to obtain and maintain firm independence and abide by firm ethics requirements.
Meet or exceed continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
Grant Thornton Public Sector LLC (“Grant Thornton Public Sector”), based in Arlington, VA, is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations. Visit Grant Thornton’s Public Sector at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector.
It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 048828
Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia