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PA Consulting

By Barbara Thomas 3 August, 2023 3 mins read

PA Consulting is a professional service firm that provides services to the public, private and third-sector sector. It was founded by Ernest E. Butten, Tom H. Kirkham, and Dr. David Seymour back in 1943. Their new approach to people management was developed during World War II in order to increase productivity in munitions factories. The PA Consulting Group now has offices in New York City and London as well as Washington D.C.

Employers

PA Consulting employees rate PA Consulting's compensation as 3.4 stars. These ratings were derived from surveys by PA Consulting employees. This survey also questions employees about company culture and benefits. Generally, employees rate PA Consulting as a good place to work. However, employees do have concerns about certain areas.

PA Consulting, a global company founded in 1943, is now a worldwide firm. The company currently has more than 300 employees and has offices in 14 different countries. The firm provides services to clients in many industries, such as defense, energy, media and life sciences.

Locations

The PA Consulting Group has an office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is located near the University of Massachusetts Boston. The offices are near the Collaborative Institute. Tamara Greenlaw serves as the Chair of the Company's Council of Advisors. She serves as chair of the firm’s Board of Directors.

PA Consulting Group employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. It provides services in areas such as business design, information strategy, operational excellence, people and change, and business design. The company serves clients in the life sciences, government, and energy industries. The PitchBook platform from the company contains detailed information about over 3M+ businesses. The PA Consulting Group is one of those data.

Services offered

Below are the terms and conditions of services offered by PA Consulting. These terms and conditions define the scope of work and the fees for services. Unless otherwise agreed, the services are offered as a time-and material basis. These fees do NOT include VAT or any sales and/or use tax.

The services offered by PA Consulting focus on creating innovative solutions for social issues. In one case, PA Consulting helped Water Source, a start-up in Australia, bring water to isolated communities in the outback. These communities were not able to access the traditional infrastructure for water supply. PA Consulting was instrumental in helping the B-Corp develop a water network that is scalable enough to serve small communities.

Diversity

PA Consulting's diversity is evident in many aspects of the company. About 60% are White. The age range of employees is primarily 20-30 years. Only 2% of employees have a higher age than 40. The majority of employees are employed for two years or less.

The company scores 61/100 on its Comparably diversity score, placing it in the bottom 30% of companies with one to five employees. Comparably diversity provides insight into the experiences of diverse employees at work. PA Consulting is a leader in women-friendly categories such as Outlook, Meetings and Team.

Political affiliation

PA Consulting, a global consulting firm employing over 3,300 people, is part of the PA Group. About half of the employees are female, and half are men. While the majority of employees are White, there are significant numbers who are Hispanic or Black. PA Consulting employees average an annual salary of $88,131. The average employee stays at the company for five year.

John Jones joined PSEA as a member in 2016. This union represents over 180,000 educators and support staff. Prior to joining PSEA he was a Partner at the WS Group in Harrisburg, which provided fundraising and strategy services to a range of clients. These clients included PSEA and Democratic state representatives as well as local candidates.

FAQ

How do you choose a consultant to help me?

There are three main factors to consider:

Experience - How skilled is the consultant? Is she an expert, beginner, intermediate or advanced consultant? Does her resume reflect the knowledge and skills she has?
Education – What did this person learn at school? Did he/she continue to take relevant courses after graduation? Can we see evidence of that learning in the way s/he writes?
Personality - How do we feel about this person? Would we want him/her to work for us?
These questions help to decide if the consultant suits our needs. If there are no clear answers, then it might be worth an initial interview to learn more about the candidate.

What can I count on from my consultant to help me?

Within a few days of selecting your consultant, you can expect to hear back. They will often ask about your company's mission, goals and products. Then, they'll send over a proposal outlining the scope of work, estimated time frame, fees, deliverables, milestones, etc.

If everything goes as planned, then both parties will agree to a written contractual agreement. The type of relationship between them (e.g. employer-employee or employer-independent contractor) will determine the terms of the contract.

If everything goes smoothly, the consultant can begin work immediately. You will have access both to your documents and internal resources and the consultant's skills and knowledge.

You shouldn't assume, however, that every consultant is an expert in all areas. It takes time and practice to become an expert on any subject you consult. So, don't expect your consultant to know everything about your business.

What qualifications do you need to become a consultant in order to get your degree?

It is best to study a subject well and then practice what you have learned.

If you are interested in becoming a great advisor, then start learning now!

Employers may be reluctant to hire people with a degree, but not the relevant experience. You could still apply if you are able to show that you have the same subject knowledge as the people who were hired.

Employers are always looking for people with real-world knowledge.

Statistics

Over 50% of consultants get their first consulting client through a referral from their network. (consultingsuccess.com)
67% of consultants start their consulting businesses after quitting their jobs, while 33% start while they're still at their jobs. (consultingsuccess.com)
"From there, I told them my rates were going up 25%, this is the new hourly rate, and every single one of them said 'done, fine.' (nerdwallet.com)
WHY choose me: Why your ideal client should choose you (ex: 10 years of experience and 6-week program has helped over 20 clients boost their sales by an average of 33% in 6 months). (consultingsuccess.com)
According to statistics from the ONS, the UK has around 300,000 consultants, of which around 63,000 professionals work as management consultants. (consultancy.uk)