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Associate Consultant - Technical

Summary
Provides general technical consulting services and plays a key support role in creating and delivering technical solutions for clients; work in conjunction with more experienced company technical staff to begin building knowledge and experience in the areas of technical software, application delivery tools, testing strategies and packaged applications; takes part in work groups, work sessions and interviews with business and technical representatives occasionally as an observer but more often as an active participant.

Essential Job Functions
  • Develops application software (new program code or enhancements to existing code) of medium to high complexity from detailed technical specifications (Technical).
  • Develops database queries and stored procedures of medium complexity to support data analysis and/or technical programming responsibilities (Technical).
  • Executes test scripts for system, integration and/or user acceptance testing and documents technical test results (Technical).
  • Contributes to the creation and content of appropriate Catalyst work products (primarily technically oriented) with guidance from subject matter experts (Methodology).
  • Maintains awareness of current business trends (in consulting services and offerings, packaged solutions, and industry best practices) that are relevant to the company and clients (Business).
  • Understands basic information about the structure of client assignments (e.g. project plan/scope, statement of work, pricing strategy) and how individual efforts contribute to timely and profitable delivery for the company (Management).
  • Demonstrates professional image and presence; gains confidence of clients, management team and peers (Relationship Management).
  • Is service-oriented and seeks out ways to expand role (Leverage).
  • Develops ideas and communicates status, issues, designs and plans to peers and immediate manager both orally and in writing (Communication).
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or related field preferred
  • Zero or more years of relevant work experience
  • Experience working with business, management, and technology concepts
  • Experience with company's differentiation from competitors through business strategies, primary solutions and offerings and industry focus areas
Other Qualifications
  • Good research, analysis, and problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt in a changing environment
  • Ability to produce work products under pressure and within deadlines
  • Willingness to travel
Work Environment
  • Office environment
  • May require evening or weekend work