Client Service Associate

About the Company

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S., working across the 50 states, six Canadian provinces, and Europe.

The TN Support & Training Lead will provide advanced end‑user support and lead statewide training efforts for TN PULSE, Tennessee’s Special Education technology platform built on PCG’s EDPlan. Based in the Metro Nashville area, the role requires in‑office presence two days per week and leading in‑person trainings across the state as needed.

• End User Support

  Serve as the primary PCG point of contact for end‑user support in TN PULSE via Zendesk. Troubleshoot system defects, document issues, and identify trends or user pain points. Escalate issues to Product and Development teams, track progress, and keep users and partners informed. Provide support for other regional clients as needed.

• Training Leadership

  Act as the training lead for Tennessee, coordinating with TDOE, district leadership, and the PCG TN State Manager on training strategy. Plan, schedule, and deliver statewide TN PULSE trainings (virtual and in‑person) to meet contract requirements. Deliver district and school‑level supplemental trainings, coordinate with PCG teams to ensure consistent training delivery, and develop and maintain up‑to‑date training content.

• System Expertise & User Advocacy

  Develop deep expertise in how end users interact with TN PULSE across all modules. Translate real‑world usage challenges into clear recommendations for system improvement, collaborate with Product and Client Management teams, and support User Acceptance Testing. Communicate best practices for system usage in alignment with TDOE policy and guidance.

• Client Partnership and Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  Partner closely with TDOE, Client Management, and Program teams to support statewide priorities. Participate in client meetings as needed, collaborate with Product, Development, and Data teams to support issue resolution, and contribute to improvements in support workflows, documentation, and training approaches.

• Policy and Compliance Knowledge

  Maintain working knowledge of Special Education, English Learner, ILP‑D, and 504 processes and compliance in Tennessee. Translate federal and state policy requirements into system usage expectations and reinforce consistent, compliant system usage through support and training.

• Experience supporting end users in a complex software system, ideally within Special Education or K‑12 education.
• Demonstrated experience providing Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 end‑user support.
• Strong training facilitation skills, including planning, content development, and delivery.
• Comfort presenting to large and diverse audiences across a range of delivery models.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to analyze user issues, identify patterns, and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong self‑driven organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Experience supporting or using TN PULSE, EDPlan, or similar Special Education technology systems.
• Experience working with Zendesk or a comparable ticketing/support platform.
• Familiarity with SDLC processes.
• Experience with configuration, testing, and technical documentation of technology products.
• Experience partnering with state education agencies or large statewide clients.

Range: $62,000 - $80,000. PCG provides a range of benefits, including medical and dental care, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave.

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