Public Safety Consultant

We are seeking a Staff Consultant to join our Public Safety Practice. The Public Safety practice provides a broad range of services across police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and department of motor vehicles to include project management, process analysis, operational reviews, organization development, and system acquisition and implementation. This new team member will be located in either our Portland, Maine office (or another BerryDunn office) or in a home-based location.

Travel Expectations: Willingness to travel 35-50%

• Assist in performing consulting engagements. This may involve such tasks as conducting research, assisting with detailed and technical aspects of the engagement, documenting the engagement, and assisting with engagement reporting.
• Support the delivery of services to clients on time, within scope, and within budget, including assisting in creating written deliverables and other work products
• Participate in meetings and interviews with client stakeholders and assist in documenting client needs and challenges
• Participate in staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a team player on multiple client projects
• Support additional team operations on an as needed basis including events and marketing, internal research projects, and ongoing professional development initiatives
• Assist with project management tasks such as tracking and reporting project progress, maintaining project document repository, and reviewing deliverables for quality assurance
• Provide ad hoc assessments and briefings in response to client requests.
• Develop concise summaries, reports, and presentations of complex data for client leadership.
• Perform assigned administrative tasks effectively and efficiently

• BA/BS Degree (relevant professional may be offered in lieu of this requirement)
• 2-4 years of professional experience, preferably in a Business Analyst role
• Relevant experience in project management, project coordination, and/or research
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred skills:

• Experience working in a public safety domain: police, fire, EMS, dispatch, or corrections
• Experience working with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) datasets
• Experience with one or more of the following public safety system types: police Records Management Systems (RMS), fire RMS, Jail Management Systems (JMS), or Offender Management Systems (OMS)
• Experience with MS Teams and SharePoint collaboration platforms and leveraging AI for efficiency

The base salary range targeted for this role is $68,000 - $90,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is a leading national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories. Since 1974, we have been a client-centered, people-first firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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