• Successfully manage complex projects, including building capacity in and advising clients, developing and maintaining project workplans, monitoring team members’ experiences and developing (or co-developing with others) project deliverables that meet the firm’s quality standards • Understand root causes of the problems clients are trying to solve, design with and for people most proximate to those problems and deliver equitable, effective and innovative solutions to clients’ challenges • Develop and execute on project work plans according to client needs and budget constraints • Adapt project plans to reflect changes in project requirements • Coordinate knowledge management across streams of work • Produce client deliverables, including landscape analyses, written reports and memos, and facilitation plans for convening and communities of practice • Develop trusting relationships with high-profile clients in the education field (funders, school districts, nonprofits, SEAs, etc.) and support district, organizational and state teams in ways that lead to repeat business. • Design and facilitate effective client meetings that reflect an understanding of adult learning principles, advance project outcomes and support client decisionmaking • Capture and share project insights for clients and for the firm internally • Design and deploy technical assistance to clients • Collaborate on the development of tools and strategies to assess client needs • Stay up to date on the latest policy trends and research in K12 systems, and lift up relevant insights and emerging best practices for clients • Build and lead inclusive project teams where members experience professional growth and both invite and receive balanced feedback from each other • Develop systems, routines and workplans that support collaboration and trust among team members • Coach and support your colleagues’ professional growth by diagnosing areas for development and providing project-embedded feedback

Role Description Education First is seeking an experienced leader to join our team as a Senior Consultant. Candidates for the Senior Consultant role will demonstrate expertise in at least one of the following areas: - Implementing high-quality instructional systems and aligned assessment practices that provide actionable data and advance academic coherence; - Designing innovative strategic staffing systems that strengthen educator talent; - Developing pathways to college and/or careers that align student outcomes with workforce and community needs. Candidates for this role should also demonstrate proficiency with Artificial Intelligence (AI), which they can leverage to advise funders, nonprofit, school districts, state education agencies (SEAs) and other firm clients on how the strategic use of or investment in AI can accelerate systems-level coherence. Reporting to the Senior Director of Consulting Practice, Senior Consultants manage project teams and client relationships, develop high-quality deliverables and ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget parameters. Candidates should bring evidence of deep content knowledge, strong project management and team leadership skills and be excited to advance systems change. What You’ll Do - Successfully manage complex projects, including building capacity in and advising clients, developing and maintaining project workplans, monitoring team members’ experiences and developing (or co-developing with others) project deliverables that meet the firm’s quality standards. - Understand root causes of the problems clients are trying to solve, design with and for people most proximate to those problems and deliver equitable, effective and innovative solutions to clients’ challenges. - Develop and execute on project work plans according to client needs and budget constraints. - Adapt project plans to reflect changes in project requirements. - Coordinate knowledge management across streams of work. - Produce client deliverables, including landscape analyses, written reports and memos, and facilitation plans for convening and communities of practice. - Develop trusting relationships with high-profile clients in the education field (funders, school districts, nonprofits, SEAs, etc.) and support district, organizational and state teams in ways that lead to repeat business. - Design and facilitate effective client meetings that reflect an understanding of adult learning principles, advance project outcomes and support client decision-making. - Capture and share project insights for clients and for the firm internally. - Design and deploy technical assistance to clients. - Collaborate on the development of tools and strategies to assess client needs. - Stay up to date on the latest policy trends and research in K12 systems, and lift up relevant insights and emerging best practices for clients. - Build and lead inclusive project teams where members experience professional growth and both invite and receive balanced feedback from each other. - Develop systems, routines and workplans that support collaboration and trust among team members. - Coach and support your colleagues’ professional growth by diagnosing areas for development and providing project-embedded feedback. Qualifications - You have experience designing and implementing for successful education policies designed to improve P-20 education outcomes for young people, in settings including school districts, education reform organizations, foundations, and state boards/departments of education. - You can demonstrate strong, inclusive project management experience, including the ability to juggle several complex projects at once, develop work plans, maintain project budgets, manage risks, and meet deadlines and targets. - You have the ability to synthesize complex ideas from technical literature and qualitative research into a clear storyline for reports and presentations; ability to identify the key and relevant “so what” findings and advice for clients from data and research. - You have demonstrated experience managing people, especially those at different points in their careers and from diverse backgrounds. - You can demonstrate proficiency with AI in your work (e.g., identifying appropriate use cases for AI, apply AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of work product, integrate AI into project workflows, exercise sound judgment about responsible AI use) and can support or coach others to use AI as well. - You have a working knowledge about the key trends in public education and AI, the common tools used in school systems, and how AI-generated insights can inform instructional design and professional learning. - You possess strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. - You are a strong communicator through verbal and written mediums. - You have deep facilitation experience with a range of stakeholder groups and clients. - You are skilled at building well-organized and creating compelling client-facing PowerPoint presentations. - You can lead through ambiguity to create clear structures that deliver high-quality results to clients. - You take initiative to resourcefully solve problems while anticipating and adjusting for the unexpected. - You provide and receive feedback with ease. - You lead by influence – establishing open lines of communication and understanding and including the perspectives of others. Compensation - The salary for this position is $134,000. Employees living in cities with higher cost of living may receive a location-based supplement equivalent to 1-5% of the base salary. - 100% remote, U.S.-based team. - Sales bonus opportunities. - Firmwide in-person engagements once a year. - Telework subsidy. - Professional development stipend. - Foundational Bonding and Parental Leave. - 20 PTO days, 11 holidays and two firmwide shutdown weeks. - Medical, dental, vision and life insurance. - 401(k) match.

Role Description Your Impact: - Assist customers with their Incident Response efforts leveraging Cortex XSOAR for Security Orchestration Automation and Response. - Learn & understand the customer’s business requirements and the threat landscape that is most applicable to their industry’s vertical sector. - Lead Cortex XSOAR technical implementation/operations in a customer environment. - Interact with Security and IT technologies relating to customer environment. - Ability to communicate effectively in crisis situations with all levels of an organization from Engineering/Operations to CIO/CISO audiences. - Ability to create documentation for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR playbooks. - Ability to refine and translate complex requirements and execute best practice solutions. - Ability to lead a team. - Other tasks and duties as needed to support the customer and/or business relating to Cortex XSOAR. This position can sit anywhere in the Central Time zone with the expectation to travel within the region. Qualifications - Experience in Python and/or Javascript. - Experience managing complex security solutions in large environments. - Strong understanding of Linux or Unix, network troubleshooting analysis and current security threats. - Experience in cybersecurity incident response. - Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, protocols and applications. - Detailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end security solutions. - Experience with IDS/IPS, SEIM, Endpoint solutions and technologies. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - GCIA, CISSP, and/or DevOps certifications is a plus. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience required. Requirements The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. - $140,000.00 - $192,500.00/yr. Benefits We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• Lead the design, commercialization, and successful realization of energy solutions across utility and public-sector programs. • Develop high-quality, client-specific solutions during the sales and proposal process. • Ensure those solutions are executable, scalable, and deliver measurable outcomes in the market. • Operate as a strategic leader, solution architect, and practice builder, influencing program design across geographies. • Define and standardize solution design methodologies, frameworks, and best practices across the organization. • Mentor and develop junior consultants and team members, strengthening internal consulting capabilities.