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Be a part of our growing company and help our clients define and realize business benefits through WFM strategies, best practices, process improvements, and tools.
The Workforce Management Consultant will be responsible for helping develop and implement strategies and plans that drive efficient, effective workforce management operations (forecasting, scheduling, intra-day operations, etc.).
Role Description:
- Identify solutions to client problems, including potential options for consideration before driving the optimal solution to fruition and the benefit of the client.
- Plan consulting engagements from end-to-end following our methodologies but with the ability to adjust and customize for individual clients, keeping the end in mind for effective, efficient, engaging delivery of consulting services.
- Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; break problems down into manageable, workable pieces for planning and execution.
- Generate creative solutions; translate business concepts and information into images; use feedback to modify solution design; demonstrate attention to detail.
- Help our clients analyze and devise new approaches, processes, and solutions to successfully deploy and effectively utilize WFM technologies
- Maintain a strong client focus and a solution-oriented approach to helping them achieve their goals related to their overall WFM operations, including: Capability assessments, Tool / technology selection, Solution alignment to requirements and objectives, Effective use of technology, Process development, Organizational alignment, Utilization of best practices, Training and assistance with operational transition.
- Provide project management and coordination support to keep client efforts on course and aligned with expectations
- Manage relationships and effectively communicate with client and vendor leaders and team members
- Help identify a realistic and executable strategy focused on planning and developing roadmaps, communication plans, governance structures and investment prioritization for execution
- Assist with the development of key success metrics that indicate progress towards and achievement of client goals and objectives
- Work with the team to observe current client operations, analyze and assimilate multiple sources of information to define areas of strength and opportunity, as well as recommended short-term and long-term actions
- Define and develop reporting requirements, providing some initial ad hoc reporting as necessary
- Complete deliverables on-time and in the desired format for project team and client consumption
- Ensure WFM strategies and solutions are compliant with client standards and other regulatory requirements
- Develop client relationships, grow confidence with clients, and become a trusted advisor
- Articulate the outcomes and findings from client workshops to an executive audience
- Understand the overall project plan and how individual efforts are critical to its successful completion
- Deliver with quality the assigned tasks, activities, and deliverables as planned and outlined within the broader context of the project
- Demonstrate always the key competencies of our culture including client focus, solution orientation, and self-driven initiative
- Maintain client and client customer data confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
- 7+ years consulting and/or operational experience with WFM tools such as Verint, Aspect, NICE, or others
- Client-orientation, keeping goals and objectives in mind at all times while helping to achieve them
- Proficient analytical, computer, and software skills
- Mastery of MS Office suite
- Ability to learn quickly, adopt new technologies, and adapt your approach to fit client needs and culture
- Excellent written and personal communication skills with executives, clients, team members, and vendors/partners
- Ability to handle multiple things at once: projects, tasks, and potentially, clients
- Strong attention to detail
Andrew Reise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.
Be a part of our growing company and help our clients define and realize business benefits through WFM strategies, best practices, process improvements, and tools.
The Workforce Management Consultant will be responsible for helping develop and implement strategies and plans that drive efficient, effective workforce management operations (forecasting, scheduling, intra-day operations, etc.).
Role Description:
- Identify solutions to client problems, including potential options for consideration before driving the optimal solution to fruition and the benefit of the client.
- Plan consulting engagements from end-to-end following our methodologies but with the ability to adjust and customize for individual clients, keeping the end in mind for effective, efficient, engaging delivery of consulting services.
- Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; break problems down into manageable, workable pieces for planning and execution.
- Generate creative solutions; translate business concepts and information into images; use feedback to modify solution design; demonstrate attention to detail.
- Help our clients analyze and devise new approaches, processes, and solutions to successfully deploy and effectively utilize WFM technologies
- Maintain a strong client focus and a solution-oriented approach to helping them achieve their goals related to their overall WFM operations, including: Capability assessments, Tool / technology selection, Solution alignment to requirements and objectives, Effective use of technology, Process development, Organizational alignment, Utilization of best practices, Training and assistance with operational transition.
- Provide project management and coordination support to keep client efforts on course and aligned with expectations
- Manage relationships and effectively communicate with client and vendor leaders and team members
- Help identify a realistic and executable strategy focused on planning and developing roadmaps, communication plans, governance structures and investment prioritization for execution
- Assist with the development of key success metrics that indicate progress towards and achievement of client goals and objectives
- Work with the team to observe current client operations, analyze and assimilate multiple sources of information to define areas of strength and opportunity, as well as recommended short-term and long-term actions
- Define and develop reporting requirements, providing some initial ad hoc reporting as necessary
- Complete deliverables on-time and in the desired format for project team and client consumption
- Ensure WFM strategies and solutions are compliant with client standards and other regulatory requirements
- Develop client relationships, grow confidence with clients, and become a trusted advisor
- Articulate the outcomes and findings from client workshops to an executive audience
- Understand the overall project plan and how individual efforts are critical to its successful completion
- Deliver with quality the assigned tasks, activities, and deliverables as planned and outlined within the broader context of the project
- Demonstrate always the key competencies of our culture including client focus, solution orientation, and self-driven initiative
- Maintain client and client customer data confidentiality at all times
Qualifications
- 7+ years consulting and/or operational experience with WFM tools such as Verint, Aspect, NICE, or others
- Client-orientation, keeping goals and objectives in mind at all times while helping to achieve them
- Proficient analytical, computer, and software skills
- Mastery of MS Office suite
- Ability to learn quickly, adopt new technologies, and adapt your approach to fit client needs and culture
- Excellent written and personal communication skills with executives, clients, team members, and vendors/partners
- Ability to handle multiple things at once: projects, tasks, and potentially, clients
- Strong attention to detail
Andrew Reise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.
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Who's Hiring
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- Insurance
- Staffing & Recruiting
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- Telecommunications
- Accounting & Auditing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in workforce consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration, social work, or a related field
- Experience with workforce development programs, case management, or career counseling
- Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding requirements and eligibility criteria
- Proficiency with case management or workforce information systems such as state-specific ATS platforms
- Strong employer engagement and business development skills for building workforce partnerships
- Certifications such as Global Career Development Facilitator or Certified Workforce Development Professional preferred
Tips for Your Workforce Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Workforce consultants are hired on results, so your resume should lead with measurable program outcomes: placements facilitated, training programs delivered, employer partnerships built. Vague bullets about 'supporting clients' won't stand out against candidates who quantify their impact.
Get clear on your specialty before applying
Workforce consulting breaks into distinct lanes: economic development, rapid-response layoff services, employer engagement, or workforce development program management. Decide where your strongest experience sits and target postings in that lane, since hiring managers read generalist resumes skeptically.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists workforce consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight relevant funding and compliance knowledge
Many workforce consultant roles are funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or state block grants. Calling out your familiarity with WIOA eligibility determination, case management documentation, or federal reporting requirements signals you won't need a long ramp-up.
Prepare a case management scenario for interviews
Interviewers for workforce consultant roles frequently ask you to walk through how you'd handle a difficult client situation, an employer partnership that stalled, or a program with low enrollment. Prepare two or three concrete examples drawn from real cases before your first interview.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Workforce consultant roles vary widely in caseload, travel expectations, and reporting requirements, all of which affect your workload. When an offer comes in, clarify caseload size, remote flexibility, and performance metrics before accepting, since these shape the job more than the title does.
Workforce Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most workforce consultants?
Alvarez & Marsal, Accenture, and Protiviti are hiring the most workforce consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Illinois, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at American Job Centers, state workforce agencies, and large consulting firms that hold government workforce contracts.
How many workforce consultant jobs are remote?
About 90% of workforce consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on program design, data analysis, and employer engagement rather than direct client case management. Positions that require in-person appointments with job seekers or on-site employer outreach are more likely to stay location-specific.
How do you become a workforce consultant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in human services, social work, public administration, or a related field, then gain direct experience through case management, career counseling, or workforce program coordination roles. Earning a credential like the Certified Workforce Development Professional designation strengthens your candidacy. Building familiarity with WIOA-funded programs and state workforce systems is often what moves candidates from screened to hired.
Can you get a workforce consultant job with little or no experience?
Entry-level workforce consultant roles exist, particularly at American Job Centers and nonprofit workforce organizations that hire career coaches or employment specialists at the junior level. Internships with workforce development boards, volunteer experience facilitating job-readiness workshops, or academic coursework in labor market economics can substitute for paid experience. Framing any client-facing, coaching, or program coordination work as directly relevant will help your application move forward.
What does the workforce consultant interview process look like?
Most workforce consultant interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with program managers or department directors. Expect competency-based questions focused on client situations, employer partnership strategies, and program performance challenges. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to outline a workforce program or draft an employer engagement plan. Government and nonprofit employers may require reference checks before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to workforce consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to workforce consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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