Senior Associate, State and Local Government

Business Title: Senior Associate, State and Local GovernmentRequisition Number: 51671 - 62Function: AdvisoryArea of Interest:State: NYCity: AlbanyDescription:The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate in State and Local Government for our Consulting practice.Responsibilities:Manage project plan development, performance reporting and tracking, and communication

Direct client communication, including status reporting, risk reporting and mitigation, scheduling, and staffing and conduct business analysis, asses processes and procedures, evaluate system-based and manual controls,

Facilitate outcomes-based team meetings and workshops to achieve team and client goals

Evaluate risks related to requirements management, business process definition, testing processes, internal controls, project communications, training, and organizational change management

Coordinate team action items and tasks to maintain on-time project schedule

Establish standards by which deliverables will be developed, understand the process used to create the deliverables, and develop deliverables against established standards

Qualifications:A minimum of two years of recent experience as a project manager within state and local government context; health and human services experience preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferably in public policy, or business, or management information systems

Demonstrated experience with project management, business analysis, technology and/or policy transformations

Experience with state and local government agencies, including health and human services preferred

Knowledge of standard project management methodologies; Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master beneficial

Ability to work onsite at client premises approximately eighty percent of the time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.GL: 5GF: 15304