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Government and Public Sector HR Transformation Staff 2

EY
McLean, VA
Hybrid
Full-time
$72k - $118k
1d ago

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You will join EY’s Government and Public Sector People Consulting team, helping federal, state, local, and education clients improve HR performance and respond to changing workforce and business needs. The role focuses on HR transformation, including operating models, technology solutions, process efficiency, people-related risks, and data analytics. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders to develop and implement solutions, support organizations moving to future-state operations, and contribute to engagement delivery and business development. The position is based in McLean, Virginia, and is listed as hybrid and full-time.

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Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of HR operating models and technology solutions for government clients.
Identify opportunities to improve HR process efficiency and automate HR service delivery.
Use data and analysis to help develop practical solutions to client challenges.
Help organizations manage people-related risks and transition to future-state operations.
Collaborate with colleagues and client stakeholders to build relationships and advise decision-makers.
Support and lead engagement activities from planning through implementation.
Contribute to business development by preparing proposals, presentations, and thought leadership materials.

Qualifications

Have relevant professional services experience, such as work at a Big Four firm, global management consultancy, or niche consultancy, or in-house experience with exposure to large-scale projects.
Have 1–2 years of experience in HR technology solutions, HR operating and delivery models, HR process efficiency, or policy.
Demonstrate success in your current role and experience in at least one of the team’s capabilities.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher.
Be willing to travel 20–30% or more, depending on client and project needs.
Nice to Have
Have a primary degree or relevant postgraduate qualification.
Bring strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with stakeholders and promoting HR priorities.

Work Environment

The role is based in McLean, Virginia, and is listed as hybrid.
The team works across government and public sector clients, including federal, state, local, and education organizations.
The hybrid model expects most client-serving professionals to work in person 40–60% of the time over an engagement, project, or year.
Travel of 20–30% or more may be required, including to client, EY, or contractor sites.
You will work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, with an emphasis on inclusive teamwork and client engagement.

Benefits & Perks

The listed annual base salary range is $71,500–$118,100 in most U.S. locations; ranges for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California excluding Sacramento are $85,900–$134,200. Individual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, and geography.
Benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, paid time off, designated holidays, winter and summer breaks, and personal and family care leave.
EY describes professional development support, future-focused skills development, and opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities.
The role offers experience across capabilities, service offerings, and agencies, with opportunities to contribute to client engagements and business development.