Government and Public Sector Consulting Services Technical Excellence and Human Insight for Complex Public Sector Problem Solving The complexity of public sector organizations is matched only by the magnitude and reach of the work happening within them. Achieving progress toward those critical missions is easier with a partner who offers objective insight drawn from long experience. Our public sector consulting experts have the experience and expertise required to navigate the unique and complicated challenges of local, state, and federal government work. We partner with government entities toward solutions that go beyond technology to transformation that helps government entities grow in efficacy and efficiency. Partnering with KSM Consulting gives you an entire team of advocates with unique specialties and experience utilizing them in the public sector. We’ve worked within city and state agencies, schools, and national organizations and deliver reliable expertise to solve real-world problems. We’re passionate specialists who carefully investigate your agency operations, collaborate closely to engineer solutions, and implement changes that bring lasting impact. Our Approach We think big without losing sight of the details—or the people who’ll utilize and benefit from your project. We design and implement the solution that will make your work happen more efficiently and minimize disruptions in the process. Because we specialize in complex government projects, we know well how to work with you to make your once in-a-career undertaking happen effectively, to find the opportunity within regulations while keeping you compliant, and to manage deadlines, costs, and vendors so you can stay focused on your work. We’ll work with you to bring best practices and greater connectivity to your organization—starting where you are today and moving forward with empathy and insight. Services Collaboration is in our nature. We bring together the team to fit the challenge so that you get the right blend of specialties and experience to support your desired outcomes. Program and Policy Consulting An experienced, objective partner can provide the perspective that improves program reach and resource utilization. We evaluate the efficacy of your existing programs or help you build a program that reaches its most productive outcomes. Learn More Agency and Department Modernization Your agency modernization impacts all you do and the people who do it. We work from your current IT, software, and migration challenges to design a solution and carry it through smoothly to ensure meaningful change that serves your teams and constituents. Learn More Data Interoperability Technology Solutions Leveraging your data to make smart decisions depends on how you work and collaborate across agencies. We craft effective, secure, centralized solutions to help you compile reliable, accessible, accurate data and make the most of technology across the government. Learn More Experience and Expertise We’re proud of the work we’ve done to support public-sector agencies—and of the experience our team brings to each important project. Learn more about the work we’ve done to transform public sector departments across the country, enabling them to utilize data and technology to better utilize their scarce resources and improve service to their constituents. Education, Workforce, and Unemployment From early care to higher education, integrating data and technology helps agencies find new ways to address unmet needs and ensure more people get the services they need to excel. Learn more about our Education Data Services Learn more about our Workforce Employment Development and Recovery services Learn more about Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Fraud Mitigation services Read about the State of Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance modernization effort Health and Human Services Our specialists help agencies get more from federal funding with solutions that unlock insights by using sophisticated analysis techniques and integrating data from numerous sources. Read about Reducing the Infant Mortality Rate with the State of Indiana Read about Disrupting the Opioid Epidemic with Data Analytics Public Safety, Corrections, and Criminal Justice Critically important public-safety efforts become more effective when agencies hold the power of data, technology, and process solutions that deliver answers to difficult questions and help citizens access services. Read about our work with the State of Indiana to Reduce Criminal Recidivism Through Predictive Analytics Revenue Management and Budget Agencies come to us when they need greater clarity to improve program outcomes, financial reporting, and expense management. We help solve their most complex challenges through engaged partnership that applies technical excellence and a collaborative process to achieve positive outcomes for people. Read about our work helping to reduce costs and increase access to critical services with Indiana’s Management Performance Hub (MPH) Josh Wakefield VP, Public Sector Services × VP, Public Sector Services VP, Public Sector Services HIGHLIGHT: “The success of any large-scale technology project centers around people and their adoption.” Josh Wakefield serves the public sector through the management of large-scale technology projects and his leadership of the project oversight practice. With an extensive technical and business knowledge base, Josh’s skillful oversight has driven the successful completion of many technology projects, including those previously considered abandoned or out-of-compliance. Josh began his career in the IT industry, owning and operating his own consulting firm in downtown Indianapolis. He was the lead consultant on a multitude of network implementations where he provided ongoing support to clients through service contracts. With hands-on technical knowledge and advanced project management experience, Josh provides a unique and valuable perspective to KSMC clients and their projects. QUICK FACTS United Way of Central Indiana board member Ford Wilson Race of Champions volunteer Favorite KSMC Value: Client Focused EDUCATION Indiana University Bloomington Bachelor of Arts, Telecommunications Let's talk. Ready to get in touch with us about our public sector services? Contact Us × Contact KSMC Have a question or request for KSMC? 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