From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The opportunity

Our US GPS practice combines an understanding of the public sector’s diverse needs, focused on delivering improved public services, with private sector leading practices. We respond to our client’s issues by bringing together highly skilled professionals across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Transaction Advisory services. This integrated approach facilitates multidimensional support and flexibility to meet our clients changing needs. We are seeing tremendous growth within the GPS team and there is a great need for rising leaders. Unprecedented challenges require us to be connected, responsive and insightful. Are you ready to join our team and help build a better working world?

Your key responsibilities

We’ll look to you to interact directly with the customer, stakeholders, and subject matter resources to coordinate, validate and socialize in one or more areas of technology strategy and transformation. Responsibilities may include:

• Work in collaborative environment with various project teams to support the mission federal government with development, deployment, and operations of innovative processes and technologies
• Apply subject matter expertise on multiple complex work assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
• Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments
• Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve IT systems
• Analyze strategic plans, mission objectives, user requirements, procedures, and challenges to automate or improve existing systems
• Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting long-term project growth and success
• Provide SME for the development of RFI/RFP/RFQ and support evaluation of responses from industry
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
• Develops communications materials, client presentations, management summaries, project plans and other materials as needed by the client for the planning, development, deployment, and operations of technologies

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Stakeholder management, data modelling and knowledge of IT
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and other business processes to form ideas and fix problems
• Ability to communicate ideas in an expressive way that is easy for the receiver to understand
• Experience coming up with solutions to an organization’s problems
• Ability to research new processes and software to present results that are effective
• Ability to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
• Ability to create innovative insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership
• Anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate
• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff; help create a positive learning culture
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirements
• 10+ years’ relevant federal government experience, preferably with DHS or one of its components
• Experience and subject matter expertise showcasing breadth and depth in multiple domains of work including business transformation, performance management, emerging technologies, innovation, travel, trade, biometrics, information systems, and technology platforms
• Experience creating and executing project plans on complex engagements from analysis through implementation, preferably as a work stream lead supervising junior staff
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and support multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation
• Well-organized with a detail-oriented mindset and a track-record of producing high-quality deliverables on time
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

What we look for

We’re interested in highly motivated, talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box and continue to learn. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.