Associate Consultant (Business Analyst / Project Coordinator)

About Us

Pepper Foster Consulting is a strategy and project execution consulting firm headquartered in Portland, OR, with offices in Portland; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota; Atlanta, Georgia; and an M&A practice. We are a values-driven firm with a focus on utilizing local people for local work while also having the ability to provide services coast to coast in the United States internationally as needed. We specialize in helping our clients turn their ideas and concepts into transformative realities, and we exist to make a difference - for our clients, our people, and our communities. Founded in 2015, our consultants have been trusted to advise, elaborate, and lead the strategy, analysis, and execution of a host of mission-critical initiatives and projects for our clients.

DEI Vision Statement

Pepper Foster recognizes that diversity, equity and inclusion extends but is not limited to culture, race, religion, veterans, gender, sexual orientation and physical ability. We are inspired by the unique communities where we live and work, and embrace diversity as vital to the health of our organization. We are driven by relentless curiosity and a strong desire to educate ourselves, build awareness and encourage continuous learning. We strive to provide a culture that is open, compassionate and respectful of all people.

The Position

To support our growth, we are looking for an Associate Consultant with demonstrated success and potential to make a difference for clients. In this role, you’ll work with our clients and Pepper Foster teammates to:

• Conduct client current state assessment interviews
• Document interviews and coordinate project delivery process
• Develop presentations as visual findings
• Assist in the facilitation of workshops, meetings, deliverable creation, and project progress reporting
• Develop current state and future state processes as appropriate
• Gather and define both functional and technical requirements
• Develop use cases and User stories
• Conduct data analysis and use insights to develop solutions
• Assist with optimizing processes
• Self manage assigned activities with the possibility of assisting with workstream coordination
• Tactical support of internal and client projects as needed
• Build trust and rapport with key stakeholders including clients, community members, and the Pepper Foster team
• Contribute to internal activities that support the growth of Pepper Foster
• Act as a brand ambassador of Pepper Foster by building and maintaining a network of professional and community relationships
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for PFC to support our clients and help them thrive

You will be asked to apply active listening skills and exhibit a high level of integrity when building trusted relationships with clients while delivering on your promises. As a part of the Pepper Foster team, you will use your talent and ability to learn new skills, quickly assimilate, and contribute to the delivery of solutions that make a difference for our clients, teams, and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Located in the greater Portland area, or willing to relocate
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Experience as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Operational Specialist, Change & Communications Coordinator, or similar roles
• 0-1 years of relevant experience
• Willingness to broaden expertise across domains
• The ability to navigate high levels of ambiguity, demonstrate situational awareness, and emotional resiliency
• Exhibit and embody the values and attributes of the PFC Mentality (see Careers page on website) with particular strengths in the following: flexible, resilient, driven, and disciplined

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, including: academic consulting projects, internships, and consultative roles
• Proven track record of being a respected team member with a collaborative mindset
• Track record of consistently performing well on complex projects
• Experience establishing yourself as a trusted advisor who can get things done well with little or no oversight
• Experience making a difference for others, your teams and your community

Bonus Points For

• PMP, Agile, Change Management, LEAN Six Sigma, or CX certifications
• Familiarity with tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, AirTable, Visio, Salesforce
• Enterprise and/or global experience

Benefits of Working for PFC

Pepper Foster offers a great compensation and benefits package, interesting work, and a strong company culture that drives our success. Below is an overview of our full benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 8 Flexible Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Annual Performance Bonus
• FSA Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Benefit
• Stock Options
• Profit Share Points
• $2500 Annual Professional Development per Employee
• All Expenses Paid Annual Retreat + Monthly Social Activities

Base Salary Range

$71,300 - $97,200/Annually

Pepper Foster Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.