Associate

Partners for Public Good

Associate supporting new initiatives at Partners for Public Good. Working closely with government leaders to modernize operational systems and implement effective project solutions.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $102,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project design and implementation, stakeholder engagement, and change management within government operations. Proficient in quantitative analysis and effective communication to support ambitious public sector initiatives.

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Project Design/ImplementationStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementProblem DiagnosisPublic Procurement Processes

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisProcess MappingPolicy ReviewProject Roadmap DevelopmentTraining Material Design

Soft Skills

CoachingMeeting FacilitationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Government OperationsPolicy ImplementationRegulatory EnvironmentsPublic Sector Operational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project scoping and problem diagnosis through activities such as quantitative analysis, interviews, surveys, focus groups, process mapping, and policy reviews.
In collaboration with government leaders, develop ambitious and high-impact projects, informed by data and a clear theory of change.
Design and implement day-to-day project deliverables, such as problem diagnosis memos, prototype/pilot project roadmaps and workplans, ongoing steering committee reports, and engaging training materials.
Lead day-to-day change management and implementation.
Meetings and workshops with government and nonprofit stakeholders to align priorities, implement project work, and address challenges.
Coaching and advisory support to government partners.
Internal and external project check-ins and strategy pull-ups.
Direct support on converting a government idea into a tangible yet ambitious intervention/solution to address core problem(s).
Support funder reporting and contribute to fundraising efforts.
Build strong relationships with government leaders, nonprofit partners, government technology companies, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
Contribute to the development of public-facing tools, templates, and publications that share best practices and innovations in public sector operational excellence.
Represent PPG at conferences and events, presenting insights from project work.
Provide input to internal operational improvement initiatives. Support efforts to expand and refine PPG’s offerings and impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent years of professional experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of formal education.
Three or more years of related work experience in areas such as government operations, policy implementation, consulting, or innovation-focused initiatives.
Experience in problem diagnosis, project design/implementation, stakeholder engagement including effective coaching and meeting facilitation, or change management within complex organizations.
Demonstrated understanding of public procurement processes, government operations, or regulatory environments at the state or local level preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 8 times per year.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs
Access to health and flexible savings accounts
15 vacation days
12 sick days
3 personal days
2 floating holidays
12 paid holidays
Winter recess
Employer match for retirement savings
Paid parental leave
Access to backup care for caregiving needs
Work-from-home stipends or shared office space options