Public Sector Alignment As part of Accenture’s Strategy & Consulting Practice focusing on California’s public sector, The Highlands Consulting Group can leverage existing public sector relationships and knowledge to upsell services in strategic planning, process reengineering, organizational change management, IT planning, and project management for state and local agencies.

Tech Stack Leverage With proficiency in Optimizely, Adobe Experience Manager, OneTrust, JD Edwards, Procore, Jira, Cisco Meraki, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, there are cross-sell opportunities around experience management, privacy/compliance, ERP/field operations, PM tooling, network security, and targeted client outreach to optimize digital transformation projects.

Growth Through Acquisition Recent Accenture investments and strategic initiatives signal a broader ecosystem and potential co-delivery opportunities. Position Highlands to align with large-scale programs that leverage Accenture’s platforms and funding, offering complementary governance, change management, and public health or transportation program execution expertise.

Compliance and Risk Past settlements related to federal anti-discrimination and FCA issues present an opportunity to emphasize rigorous governance, risk, and compliance capabilities. Offer services around regulatory readiness, supplier diversity programs, and compliant hiring practices for government contractors and state agencies.

Revenue and Scale With a revenue range of 25 to 50 million and a lean 11-50 employee base, Highlands can target mid-market public sector agencies and smaller jurisdictions with scalable, modular consulting offerings, quick-start projects, and flexible delivery models that align with California public sector procurement cycles.