Project Management Business Analyst – Staff Consultant

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting

. Assist with consulting engagements involving cities, counties, K-12 school districts, transit and utility districts, and quasi-municipal agencies .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePortland • United StatesLead💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consulting for municipal government operations, including stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and project management. Proficient in preparing reports and presentations while maintaining strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consulting EngagementsData AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder InterviewsMunicipal Government Operations

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Hard Skills

ResearchBusiness Process AnalysisRequirements GatheringQuality AssuranceERP Software Functionality

Soft Skills

Time ManagementProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyPolitical ScienceBusiness AdministrationInformation TechnologyUtility Districts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with consulting engagements involving cities, counties, K-12 school districts, transit and utility districts, and quasi-municipal agencies
Conduct research and assist with detailed and technical engagement tasks
Document engagements and assist with engagement reporting
Conduct or document stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions
Analyze current-state business processes and identify operational and technology improvements
Apply organizational, data collection, fact-finding, and data analysis practices
Track and report project progress, maintain project document repositories, and review deliverables for quality assurance
Develop understanding of municipal government operations and ERP software functionalities and processes
Prepare concise summaries, reports, and presentations of complex data for client leadership
Participate in staff/team meetings, training, internal operations, new business development, and staff development
Keep supervisors informed of assigned project status
Perform administrative tasks and seek clarification when needed
Work collaboratively across multiple client projects and develop written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS/MS degree in Political Science, Public Policy/Administration, Business/Business Administration, Computer Science(s), Information Technology and Management, or comparable degrees; four years of applicable experience may substitute, or an Associate’s Degree with relevant experience
Excellence in time management, flexibility, and attention to detail
Ability to balance multiple priorities and autonomously achieve quality results in a timely manner
Problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Ability to remain highly responsive to internal and external communications
Strong computer skills
Demonstrated relationship-building experience
Excellent writing and communication skills
Motivation to be a team member
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being
Reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process or essential job functions
Learning, development, and well-being-focused culture
Diverse and inclusive workplace culture