Associate, Procurement Transformation

About Us

At Partners for Public Good (PPG), we believe that when government works, communities thrive. Launched in March 2025, we are a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions—procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting—to drive public impact.

Our journey began in 2011 at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab, where we set out to transform public procurement. Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of governments across the country to make their procurement systems more efficient, fair, results-driven, and strategic. For example, in 2022, we launched the Procurement Excellence Network, putting our tools and strategies in the hands of over two thousand public servants.

Today, our team of doers, coaches, and advisors partners with governments to create lasting, impactful change. Our vision is simple: every resident has a government they can count on, every day.

Role & Organizational Impact

Partners for Public Good (PPG) is seeking an Associate of Procurement Transformation to join our transformation team and work directly with governments to improve complex back-office processes. In this hands-on role, you’ll play a central role in implementation, helping deliver meaningful, lasting improvements in how governments serve their residents.

As the Associate, Procurement Transformation, you’ll play a key role in advancing change management initiatives. Working alongside other members of the team, you’ll lead day-to-day project execution, manage timelines, build strong relationships with government counterparts, and develop high-impact, user-friendly deliverables such as clear process overviews and engaging trainings. You’ll also facilitate workshops and coaching sessions to help partners adopt new ways of working.

Associates may work on a single in-depth initiative or contribute across multiple shorter-term efforts. Over time, Associates take on increasing responsibility and autonomy in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and shaping project strategy.

Responsibilities

Project Design & Implementation

• Support project scoping and qualitative/quantitative research through activities including interviews, surveys, process mapping, and policy reviews.
• Develop data-informed high-impact projects with a clear theory of change.
• Design effective project deliverables, such as work plans, policy and procedure documents, research reports or memos, engaging trainings, and case study materials.
• Lead day-to-day change management and implementation activities, such as:
• Meetings and workshops with government and nonprofit stakeholders to align priorities, implement project work, and address challenges.
• Trainings and workshops to shift ways of working and support the professional development of government officials.
• Internal and external project check-ins and strategy pull-ups.
• Coaching and advisory support to government partners to diagnose the root causes of challenges and offer feedback from outside perspectives.
• Develop effective public-facing communications, support reporting to funders, and contribute to fundraising efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership

• Build strong relationships with government leaders and nonprofit partners.
• Represent PPG at conferences and events, presenting insights from project work.
• Contribute to the development of public-facing tools, templates, and publications that share best practices and innovations in public sector operational excellence.

Organizational Growth & Strategy

• Provide input to internal operational improvement initiatives.
• Support efforts to expand and refine PPG’s offerings and impact.

Who You Are

We’re looking for candidates who are:

• Analytic solution builders. You can break down complex problems. You develop actionable, clear, creative, and high-impact solutions.
• Project managers at heart. You are a self-starter who can juggle multiple priorities, stay organized, and keep projects on track in a remote environment. You have a bias toward action and take pride in being an implementer.
• Strong communicators. You excel in verbal, written, and visual communication. You make technical or complex concepts accessible and engaging.
• Change catalysts. You recognize that true change requires culture shifts, capacity-building, and empowerment—in addition to better processes. You build trust and momentum. You bring stakeholders along with you while moving with urgency, including via effective meeting facilitation and direct coaching.
• Adaptable. You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every project is unique and we dive in and learn new topics and environments quickly.
• Collaborative. You have a proven ability to guide group processes toward tangible results. You care for your colleagues and are quick to pitch in when someone needs help. You are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback.
• Mission aligned. You are motivated by the opportunity to help state and local governments harness core operational functions so that every resident has a government they can count on, every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent years of professional experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• At least 3 years of related work experience in areas such as local government, public procurement, public policy, consulting, or international development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or interest in public procurement processes, government operations, or regulatory environments at the state or local level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with other technology tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (approximately 6-8 times per year).

Additional Information:

Deadline to Apply: PPG will review applications on a rolling basis. All applications received by the deadline of April 26 will be considered.

Compensation: The salary for this role is $102,800 plus benefits. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package to support the well-being of our team and their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options to fit individual needs as well as access to health and flexible savings accounts. Paid time off includes: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, and a winter recess. We provide an employer match for retirement savings, paid parental leave, and access to backup care for caregiving needs. To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.

Start date: The desired start date for this role is May or June

This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion.

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting, talking, listening, reading, and writing for up to 8 hours per day. Certain situations may require lifting items up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info(at)partnersforpublicgood.org.