Management Consultant

Job Title: Management Consultant Work Mode: Remote Client address: San Francisco Schedule: Contract - Full-time (assume 40 hours/week) Duration: Temporary Assignment - 6 monthsPosition Summary Support the new Director and Deputy Director in developing, refining, and articulating division-wide priorities during a leadership transition. Facilitate alignment of programs, units, and staff with emerging leadership direction and organizational goals. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Frameworks: Develop strategic frameworks, planning tools, and communication materials to support leadership decision-making Analysis & Improvement: Analyze existing structures, workflows, and priorities to identify opportunities for improvement and increased coherence across CFCC Division-Wide Planning: Coordinate division-wide planning efforts, including timelines, work plans, and cross-unit integration activities Organizational Structure: Provide recommendations on organizational structure, reporting lines, and role clarity to ensure stability during transition Leadership Communication: Assist leadership in preparing and communicating strategic updates to staff and stakeholders Continuity of Operations: Ensure continuity of critical operations by documenting strategic considerations, risks, and dependencies across programs Change Management: Support change-management efforts to help staff adjust to new expectations, priorities, and organizational direction Minimum QualificationEducation Required: Bachelor’s Degree Experience Required: 10 years of public sector experience in program or project oversight; providing analysis, research, and advising in state government Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAssigned functions/units: Principles, practice, and methods of assigned functions and/or units Public & business administration: Principles, practice, and methods of public and business administration Program development & administration: Principles, practice, and methods of program development and administration Budget preparation & administration: Principles, practice, and methods of budget preparation and administration Finance & accounting systems: Including government finance and budgeting procedures Organizational & management practices: As applied to analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs related to state government