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Associate Principal, Civic Consulting Alliance - Chicago, IL

Associate Principal

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Company:Civic Consulting Alliance

Location:Chicago, IL

Date Posted:October 15, 2015

An Associate Principal at Civic Consulting Alliance has the responsibility to work with public and private sector leaders across the region to understand the biggest challenges and determine the viability of change. Once identified, Associate Principals are responsible for leading projects, working with internal staff, public sector clients, and private sector partners. Associate Principals are also responsible for growing the long-term impact of Civic Consulting, consistent with CCA’s mission and values.
Associate Principals report jointly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Principals team.
Associate Principals have an opportunity to:
  • Lead high-impact projects for the city of Chicago, one of its Sister Agencies, the County and State, working side-by-side with Civic Consulting colleagues, senior executives in government and private sector leaders.
  • Partner with senior executives in city, county and state government to identify challenges and develop solutions across Education, Healthcare, Public Safety, and Economic Growth.
  • Work with the CEO and Principals to architect solutions and oversee implementation.
  • Manage partnerships with leading private sector firms and companies.
  • Coach colleagues, and at the same time receive mentoring from civic leaders across the region.
  • Serve on the Management Team of Civic Consulting Alliance 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: An experienced professional with a minimum of five years of business management experience. Experience with a strategic management consulting firm is preferred, but not required.
EDUCATION: A Master’s degree in business, public policy, public affairs or related field is preferred.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Civic Consulting Alliance is seeking an exceptional individual who will demonstrate: 
  • Passion for achieving the mission of Civic Consulting Alliance.
  • Ability to work in collaboration with a wide variety of people (public, private, nonprofit sectors; Chief Executives, management and line staff) in complex environments.
  • Track record of success in large organizations and ability to get things done in multiple settings.
  • Significant analytic, relationship management, and communication skills.

To apply email resume and cover letter to principalsearch@ccachicago.org. Note in your application where you saw this posting.