Consulting Analyst - Fellowship Program

6 MONTH FELLOWSHIP WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR IMMEDIATE CONVERSION TO FULL-TIME

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

LiftHER Career is a career launcher focused on empowering soon-to-be and recent college graduates by building the essential skills, experience, and professional networks needed for long-term career success. Rooted in equity and access, LiftHER tackles barriers like underemployment, lack of experience, and limited social capital to help young professionals confidently launch and grow their careers.

Through our signature Grad2Hire Fellowship program, we work to connect motivated and talented new graduates with career launching opportunities with employer partners.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a Technology Consulting Firm that specializes in implementing permitting software solutions for public sector clients.

Your Role & Impact

As a Consulting Analyst, you will play a key support role on software implementation projects for public sector clients. This is a high-impact role ideal for those who enjoy organization, problem-solving, and working across teams. You will be trained on the job and supported by colleagues who value curiosity, communication, and initiative.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in internal and client meetings to capture notes, decisions, and next steps
• Maintaining structured documentation: action logs, task trackers, and status reports
• Supporting the setup and configuration of enterprise systems (e.g., workflows, templates – no coding required)
• Communicating updates and priorities with clarity and professionalism
• Learning tools like JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and permitting platforms as needed
• Supporting cross-functional teams through changing timelines and evolving requirements

Why Join?

They offer more than a job — they offer a launchpad. Their environment is especially well-suited to those early in their career or making a pivot into tech consulting. Here’s what sets them apart:

• Learn by Doing: Gain exposure to real implementation projects and enterprise systems
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals who offer guidance and context
• Mission-Aligned: Serve public sector clients whose work directly impacts communities
• Growth-Oriented: Build skills in project coordination, systems thinking, and client engagement

Team members are supported with feedback and development opportunities as part of our collaborative work culture.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree (3.0 GPA preferred) and 1–3 years of experience in project support, analysis, or related roles (internships count)
• Tech-curious: Strong interest in software and enterprise systems
• Technical skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Detail conscious: Organized, accurate, and reliable
• Flexible & solutions-oriented: Comfortable shifting priorities and stepping in proactively
• Great communicator: Strong written/verbal skills and virtual collaboration
• Hybrid-capable: Able to work 2–3 days/week in Irvine office; occasional CA site visits (valid CA driver’s license & reliable transportation required); flexible availability during business hours between 8:00AM – 6:00PM; ability to work occasional on weekends depending on client needs
• Legally eligible: Authorized to work in the U.S., able to clear background checks (including MVR) and E-Verify

TERMS

This will initially start as a 6-month, paid fellowship managed by LiftHER Career.  You will receive coaching, mentorship and support from LiftHER Career to ensure success during this initial period.  After that, this may be converted into a full-time, permanent role based on performance.

Estimated hourly rate: $20-$25/hour.