Director, Public Sector Consulting

Lead and grow MGO's Public Sector Consulting practice focused on regulatory compliance, grants management, and operational advisory services
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders on regulatory compliance, funding requirements, governance, risk management, internal controls, and grants administration
Lead complex public sector consulting engagements from planning through completion
Serve as primary advisor to agency executives, department leaders, and governing bodies
Deliver advisory services related to regulatory compliance, grants management, risk assessments, and operational improvement
Ensure engagements are completed on time, within budget, and according to firm quality standards
Review reports, analyses, and client deliverables while providing strategic and technical guidance
Advise clients on federal and state regulatory requirements and compliance programs
Lead grant compliance reviews, monitoring programs, and funding readiness assessments
Evaluate internal controls, governance structures, and operational risks
Support corrective action planning, performance improvement initiatives, and compliance remediation
Provide expertise in Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), grant administration, and oversight best practices
Develop and expand client relationships across government and public sector markets
Lead proposal development, presentations, and pursuit activities
Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts
Represent MGO at industry conferences, government forums, and professional associations
Contribute to thought leadership and service innovation initiatives
Mentor, coach, and develop managers, consultants, and project teams
Support recruiting, onboarding, and performance management processes
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with MGO's values

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Accounting or related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in public sector consulting, regulatory compliance, grants management, internal audit, or advisory services
• Experience serving state and local government, public agencies, higher education institutions, or nonprofit organizations
• Strong knowledge of federal grants, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and governance practices
• Professional certification required (CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, CISA, CGFM, or similar)
• Demonstrated success managing complex engagements, developing client relationships, and leading teams
• Ability to travel 10-25% as needed

Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, grants management, and operational advisory services within the public sector, while effectively leading complex consulting engagements and fostering client relationships.

• Regulatory Compliance
• Grants Management
• Public Sector Consulting
• Client Relationship Development
• Professional Certification

• Regulatory Compliance
• Grants Management
• Internal Controls
• Governance Practices
• Risk Assessments
• Operational Improvement
• Grant Administration
• Performance Improvement
• Corrective Action Planning
• Proposal Development

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Strategic Guidance

• CPA
• CIA
• CFE
• PMP
• CISA
• CGFM

• Public Sector
• Federal Grants
• State Regulatory Requirements
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Higher Education Institutions
• Government Agencies
• Operational Risks
• Funding Readiness Assessments
• Uniform Guidance
• Client Deliverables