Mid Level Consulting Associate Jobs
Mid level consulting associate jobs go to professionals ready to own project workstreams end to end, guide junior staff, and shape client recommendations with limited oversight. Openings run across Insurance, Accounting & Auditing, and Science & Research, with Aprio, The Hartford, and ZS among the employers hiring at this level now.
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- Full Time, 35 hours per week
- First Shift, Monday through Friday
- Hybrid/telework opportunities available
- Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT
- The incumbents will conduct on-site visits to schools and training sites throughout the State on a weekly basis
- Assist Education Consultants and bureau leadership in planning, administering, monitoring, and evaluating educational programs and initiatives across the Turnaround Office's areas of responsibility;
- Provide professional leadership, guidance, technical assistance, and meeting facilitation to school and district leaders, charter school leaders, governing-board members, educators, community partners, and other stakeholders;
- Support implementation, monitoring, accountability, application, and renewal processes by reviewing plans, applications, reports, policies, performance information, and supporting evidence for quality, alignment, completeness, and legal compliance;
- Travel to schools, districts, charter schools, and other assigned locations throughout Connecticut to conduct or participate in site visits, interviews, focus groups, instructional walkthroughs, audits, desk reviews, needs assessments, and progress-monitoring activities;
- Collect, analyze, and synthesize academic, implementation, instructional, fiscal, operational, governance, enrollment, survey, and other program data to identify needs, assess progress, analyze root causes, and inform improvement actions;
- Review grant applications, budgets, amendments, expenditures, contracts, deliverables, and evidence of implementation for alignment, allowability, compliance, and responsible use of public funds;
- Document findings; communicate clear and actionable feedback; prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, analyses, and recommendations for CSDE leadership and the State Board of Education; and monitor required follow-up or corrective actions;
- Collaborate across CSDE offices and manage multiple schools, programs, projects, and deadlines while maintaining accurate records, confidentiality, and timely follow-through; adapt to changing priorities and assignments based on operational needs;
- Perform related duties as required
- An earned advanced degree in education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, public administration, or public policy.
- Five years of professional experience in PK–12 education, educational administration, school or district improvement, or the administration, oversight, monitoring, or evaluation of educational programs.
Selection Plan
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Education, and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System assists in planning and executing programs of extensive difficulty and scope for the improvement of education in the state.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Assists a Bureau Chief or Education Consultant in supervising various educational programs and services offered by the state;
- Assists in the development and administration of certain programs of major importance or may develop and administer other programs within the framework of bureau policy;
- Provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals;
- May assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education with particular reference to the field concerned;
- Teaching skill;
- Ability to
- prepare reports;
- deal effectively with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in or with public schools, charter schools, or other education organizations
- Experience monitoring or evaluating educational plans or educational program
- Experience analyzing educational data
- Experience writing educational reports for school staff and administrators
- Experience monitoring grants, budgets and fiscal records
- Experience interpreting and applying education statute and regulation
- 092 Certification in Intermediate Administration or Supervision
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by State Board of Education.
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Mid Level Consulting Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level consulting associate job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the analysis, managed a deliverable independently, or presented findings to a client. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact rather than tasks. Mid level roles go to candidates who can demonstrate they operate with minimal hand-holding and produce work that moves client engagements forward.
Which companies hire mid level consulting associates?
Companies hiring mid level consulting associates right now include Aprio, The Hartford, and ZS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large management consulting firms and professional services networks to corporate strategy teams at major industry players.
Are there remote mid level consulting associate jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by firm and client commitment. About 63% of mid level consulting associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many consulting teams now split time between home offices and client sites. Project-intensive roles with active client deliverables tend to require more in-person presence than internal strategy positions.
How do I move up to a mid level consulting associate role?
The move from entry level to mid level comes from building a consistent record of independent delivery. That means progressively owning larger pieces of project work, developing a recognizable area of analytical or functional depth, and earning trust to run a workstream without close supervision. Professionals who actively seek stretch assignments and collect measurable outcomes tend to make this transition faster.
Which industries hire the most mid level consulting associates?
Mid Level consulting associate roles concentrate in Insurance, Accounting & Auditing, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face complex operational, regulatory, or strategic challenges that require experienced consultants who can work independently and deliver structured recommendations to senior stakeholders.