Engagement Drafter - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

The opportunity 

EY's Solution Excellence practice is a team dedicated to assisting pursuit teams with the development of large scale, multi-competency solutions for consulting clients. As an engagement drafter, you will have a direct impact on driving successful pursuits and ultimately successful delivery of sold projects across the firm. 

 

Your key responsibilities 

You will support the solutioning effort within a pursuit of a complex, multi-competency opportunity. You’ll work alongside and in support of a pursuit team, working directly with the Solution Lead and Solution Integrator throughout the pursuit lifecycle to define a competitive and deliverable solution. You’ll report directly to the Solution Integrator and function as their right-hand support. 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• An ability to manage and delegate to the team helping on the pursuit 

• Being hands on in creating content within the deck to articulate solution details 

• Ensuring that information from the Solution Integrator, subject matter resources (SMRs) and Solution Architects is being incorporated into the solution plan 

• Strong attention to detail and proactive follow through, as you’ll be responsible for helping to coordinate with SMRs, scheduling meetings and following up on questions and estimates 

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related work experience 

• 3+ years of experience as a technology consultant 

• Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle key phases and activities 

• Working knowledge of various delivery methodologies such as waterfall, agile and SAFe 

• Previous hands-on experience estimating consulting work 

• Must be able to manage up, working with more senior pursuit team audiences to complete critical tasks on fast timelines 

• Proactive attitude required to identify and close gaps to complete the solution plan to meet key milestones 

• Detail oriented to ensure changing information is passed on to dependent parties and accurately reflected in the solution plan as appropriate 

• Able to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies, industries, and fields of play 

• Working knowledge of common program structures, organization, and roles 

• Be able to identify and capture dependencies, risks, and assumptions 

• Ability to travel to meet client needs 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Exposure to multi-competency programs 

• Experience working with people consulting or business consulting teams 

 

What we look for 

Top performers in this role are drivers, able to track work across multiple work streams, escalate risks and issues to the solution lead, appropriately raise questions / concerns to clarify understanding when needed, able to build relationships and credibility quickly with senior pursuit and account leaders. 

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $90,600 to $166,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $108,700 to $188,700.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.  

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make