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Senior Consultant - Government & Public Sector | Lisboa

Location:  Lisbon
Other locations:  Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date:  Jan 20, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID:  1677751

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

 

The Opportunity

EY-Parthenon offers integrated strategic consulting services, with a more personalized and client-focused approach, from strategy definition to implementation, thus complementing EY's broader offerings.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

Development of projects and studies for the public sector in Portugal and for the European Commission. The studies focus on a variety of topics, with particular emphasis on public policy studies (competitiveness, competition, education, employment, among others), program evaluation, sectoral and impact analysis. 

 

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • High sense of responsibility, autonomy, and organization
  • Strong customer orientation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 

 To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Preferred background in Economics
  • 3 to 7 years of professional experience involving the preparation of studies and analysis of statistical data
  • Experience in monitoring structural funds and associated public policies
  • Competencies in evaluating operational programs supported by structural funds
  • Competencies in impact analysis and modeling (preferred)
  • Knowledge of national statistical sources

 

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

  • Availability to travel domestically or internationally
  • Proficiency in English and computer tools

 

What We Look For

A strategic thinker and effective communicator who thrives in dynamic environments. You are proactive, creative, and resilient under pressure. You combine a business mindset with commercial acumen, and you’re passionate about driving change and delivering measurable impact. If you’re ready to take ownership of transformative projects and make a real difference, this role is for you.

 

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Plus, we offer support and coaching, opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career, and the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right 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.

 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience, it’s yours to build. 

 

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.   
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. 
 

At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.

 

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