Government and Public Sector - Business Analyst

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting 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 

EY US is currently looking for qualified professionals interested in helping US federal, state and local agencies better manage their programs and projects. If you are looking to make an impact in how our government provides its services, then come join our team.  

Your key responsibilities 

You’ll work with government clients to support and improve a broad range of program operations, including integration, scope, time, cost, quality and communications. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to meaningful projects, while working with multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities of the position include:  

• Works in collaborative environment with various project teams to support the stakeholders’ mission
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs, translating them into detailed and clear requirements
• Creating detailed requirement documents, use cases, user stories, and process flows
• Creating PowerPoint presentations to communicate requirements and timelines to senior staff
• Evaluating current business processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and efficiency
• Effectively communicating requirements to senior staff, as well as technical teams, ensuring a shared understanding among all parties involved
• Contributing to project planning, monitoring progress, and providing insights into potential risks or issues

Skills and attributes for success 

• Understand clients’ cultures and operations to influence important decisions 
• Leverage industry leading practices and trends to provide valuable insights to clients 
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks
• Develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs

To qualify for the role you must have 

• Bachelors’ degree
• 3 years’ relevant experience
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirements

The EY Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs.  For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. 

Ideally you'll also have 

• Certified associate in PM  

What we look for 

Top performers have experience supporting client service projects, business devolvement efforts and internal growth initiatives. The candidate should have experience delivering services for project plans on medium to small projects. Experience with federal, state or local agencies, often gained by working in a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip company focused on the government and the public sector, is a plus.  

• 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.