About CTC:
CTC Technology & Energy is one of the nation’s preeminent communications and IT engineering consulting firms serving public sector and nonprofit clients throughout the US.
We are a mission-driven enterprise, committed to meeting the needs of state, local, and Tribal governments through superb and rigorous engineering, business, strategic, and other consulting services. For more than 40 years, we have helped the public sector meet telecommunications and broadband needs and build the communications infrastructure to support communities and governments in the broadband age.
All CTC staff work remotely, using online video and other tools for constant collaboration, coordination, and collegiality. Our remote work environment allows our employees to work from locations of their choice and has proven to be highly effective, productive, and appreciated.
CTC values human intelligence and engagement, not the artificial imitation of the moment.
To build our growing team, we seek a highly motivated and skilled Principal Consultant. The Principal Consultant plays a critical role in CTC’s success by acting as an expert consultant and strategic advisor to one or more of our clients. As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for researching and analyzing our clients’ business problems, developing recommendations based on rigorous review and insight, delivering and presenting complex consulting solutions, ensuring the high-quality delivery of our work, promoting client satisfaction, and coordinating with other CTC experts and support teams.
The following factors matter to us:
- You must be passionate about our mission and excited to work with a committed team of dynamic professionals to help state, local, and Tribal government meet the technology, business, and policy needs of the broadband age.
- You must be highly accountable and demonstrate ownership of CTC’s work product and service delivery throughout the life of our engagements.
- You are an experienced consultant with applicable experience across broadband policy, infrastructure funding and implementation, digital opportunity, grants management, or broadband mapping and data analysis
- You are a strong communicator that treats your clients and coworkers with respect and kindness and understands the importance of mentoring and professional development.
- You are self-directed, highly motivated, collegial, and excited to learn.
- You are comfortable working on multiple concurrent projects and collaborating with teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This job is ideal for someone who is:
- Accountable – you understand the vital importance that trust, communication, and accountability play in service delivery, client relations, and performance management.
- Flexible – you enjoy tackling a variety of challenges and problems every day.
- Detail-oriented – you understand that developing and following standard procedures will save time and promote quality.
- Standard-bearer – you enjoy working with teams and you understand that your actions and work ethic will set a standard for others to follow.
Desired Expertise and Skills:
The following experience matters to us for this position (most or all of these is a plus):
One or both of the following is required for this position:
- Minimum of ten years of client-facing consulting experience, demonstrating a proven ability to manage client relationships, deliver high-quality work, and navigate complex business challenges.
- Minimum of ten years of demonstrable expertise across broadband policy, infrastructure funding and implementation, digital opportunity, grants management, or broadband mapping and data analysis projects.
Other experience:
- Practical experience coordinating with project stakeholders; aligning deliverables with expectations; anticipating and responding to stakeholder needs on tight timelines; ensuring quality outcomes through effective communication and risk management; owning the delivery of services; working with teams at all levels, from staff to executive management; and successfully presenting recommendations and analysis.
- Committed to continuous learning and intellectual curiosity – actively seeking to learn, gain new skills, embrace new challenges, foster growth and innovation among your colleagues, and empower our team to deliver exceptional solutions in a constantly evolving environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with exceptional organizational skills.
- Attention to detail, analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to shift between multiple projects and tasks each day.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a remote team.
- Flexibility to take on new tasks and manage priorities based on changing client requirements.
- Desire and willingness to learn new subjects, dive deep into broadband policy and technology when needed, and continuously improve.
Principal Consultants are responsible for the following tasks:
- Leading the development of high-quality deliverables and solutions for clients in collaboration with engagement managers, subject matter experts, and project teams.
- Resolving questions or problems identified by internal and external stakeholders to support the project teams with execution of tasks.
- Serving as a dependable point of contact for clients alongside the project manager, working collaboratively to identify needs and strategic objectives, and delivering actionable insights and analysis.
- Maintaining and growing CTC’s relationships with our clients and their teams throughout the lifecycle of our engagements.
- Verifying that all work products meet quality standards and client expectations.
- Creatively evaluating client needs and potential solutions while operating within the strategic and risk mitigation frameworks established by CTC and our clients.
- Collaborating with other CTC teams, consultants, and subject-matter experts to satisfy engagement requirements.
- Overseeing and mentoring junior consultants and analysts, while providing direction and feedback to ensure effective team communication, collaboration, workload balance, and supporting professional development.
- Supporting project managers and leadership with business development by identifying follow-on opportunities or new project leads and contributing to subsequent proposals, pricing, and scopes of work.
- A flexible schedule is necessary to accommodate meetings and client needs across various time zones.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
The Company
CTC is an established 40-year-old, woman-owned consulting firm that’s in the midst of experiencing massive growth as clients large and small seek our help to guide them through this seminal moment in the history of broadband deployment where Congress has appropriated tens of billions of dollars to deploy broadband and connect low-income households to the modern economy.
CTC delivers best-in-class business and engineering consulting services to state and local governments, federal government agencies, and nonprofit partners. We help research, design, implement, and manage the most innovative broadband policies and programs in the country. Our approach is mission-driven as we’re true believers in the power of broadband and technology to transform communities and improve lives. We’re not here to just stack up billable hours; rather, we do this work because we know that the more connected our nation is the stronger it is. And the more connected people are the more opportunities they’ll have to better their lives. That’s why we’re always willing to go the extra mile for our clients - because our job is to help them fulfill their mission.
This attitude has been the lynchpin of CTC’s success. We have grown over the years into one of the most respected voices in broadband policies, engineering, and advocacy. We never compromise on the quality of the services we deliver, and we always work to do the right thing. As a result, state broadband offices and local governments across the country entrust us with their mission critical work.
Job Type: Full-time
Remote, US
- CTC Technology & Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
- Compensation: Salary based on experience and education
- Please, no phone calls about this job
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly describe your consulting and/or broadband experience.
- How many years of project or program management experience do you have?
- How many years of experience do you have in broadband policy, infrastructure funding and implementation, digital opportunity, grants management, or broadband mapping and data analysis?
Education:
Experience:
- client-facing consulting: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
