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Staff Consultant (Consultant II)

Celerity is an agile risk optimization company that empowers public utility organizations by converting complex data into clear, actionable intelligence to mitigate risk, optimize assets, and maximize project results. Blending extensive client experience with deep vendor-side acumen, Celerity energy engineers orchestrate precision data analysis, strategic consulting, and project management services to solve complex energy challenges through acute listening, proactive thinking, and relentless grit.

About the Role

Celerity Consulting is seeking a Staff Consultant to support and execute high-quality client project work while building strong consulting and project management skills. This role is ideal for someone early in their consulting or analytics career who enjoys problem-solving, data analysis, and producing client-ready deliverables. As a Staff Consultant, you'll partner closely with Project Managers, Directors, and client stakeholders to help plan, execute, and deliver impactful projects. You may also serve as a direct point of contact for clients and contribute to continuous improvement across our consulting practices.

What You'll Do

• Support Project Managers and client leadership in meeting project goals, timelines, and quality standards
• Play a hands-on role in executing project work, including analysis and development of client-ready deliverables
• Apply project management fundamentals (PMP-based concepts) across all phases of a project:
• Initiation: Identify opportunities and surface ideas to Project Managers
• Planning: Support project planning and coordination
• Execution: Maintain documentation, perform analysis, and ensure high-quality outputs
• Monitoring & Control: Track progress, support quality assurance, and flag risks related to scope, schedule, or budget
• Closing: Assist with final deliverables, documentation, and lessons learned
• Perform quality control reviews and help improve tools such as checklists, templates, and training materials
• Create tracking logs, schedules, and budget-versus-actual reports as needed
• Contribute during non-project periods by documenting best practices and supporting internal initiatives
• Analyze data, synthesize insights, and present information visually for various audiences
• Conduct business process analysis and identify improvement opportunities
• Gather requirements and collaborate with IT or technical teams on solutions

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Journalism, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in consulting, analytics, quality control, journalism, or a similar role
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access or similar tools)
• Demonstrated interest in project management, especially planning and control
• A positive, solutions-oriented mindset with emerging leadership potential

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with regulatory or compliance-related work
• Experience proofreading, editing, and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and quality of documentation
• Exposure to proposal development or client-facing presentations

Core Competencies

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• This role is a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the client office. Ability to travel to client locations three (3) days per week within the San Francisco Bay Area is required.
• Regular use of standard office equipment (keyboard, mouse, copier, scanner)
• Occasional movement around the office
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs

At Celerity, you'll gain hands-on consulting experience, exposure to diverse clients and projects, and opportunities to grow your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location, candidate experience, and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's qualifications and alignment with the role.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency lawsincluding but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and other jurisdictionswe disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law, compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws.

Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life/AD&D
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development
• Charitable Contribution Match

Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans' status or other status protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.