Consulting Associate, Federal Client

Summary

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting and professional services firm that specializes in solving large, complex problems to help clients achieve mission results. With capabilities in management consulting, program management, strategic planning, data analysis, human capital, and technology management and implementation, we work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions to our clients.Consultants join our practice to deliver mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company through company service projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven, and confident professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.The Consulting Associate, Federal Client applies experience solving consulting problems for Federal clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment on a high-performing team. Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of professional experience with at least 4 in consulting. Grants management experience is a plus. They are interested in homeland security clients and emergency management. Experience in homeland security is important!Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.Responsibilities Consulting associates apply strong analytical and technical skills to help implement business solutions. They work closely with clients and internal teams to improve operations, solve problems, deliver strategic insights, and deliver solutions. Their responsibilities include:Take full ownership of tasks and workstreams that contribute to the overall project goals and delivering high-quality solutionsManage Federal grant programs, supporting both awardees and client staffAnalyze business problems using interviews, knowledge, context, and quantitative data to identify improvements in processes, organizational structures, and technology for high-priority client initiativesWork closely with clients and teams to build on team and company knowledge to speed up the process for identifying innovative yet practical solutionsCreate high-quality work products and deliverables including documents, presentations, and data dashboards that allow clients to make decisionsTake on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectationsLead and support projects with a clear understanding of business of consultingContribute and lead company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new businessContribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and developCollaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission resultsApply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clientsRequired Qualifications At least 6 years of professional work experience4 years of consulting and supervising experience or comparable analytical experience in a directly relevant business roleExperience in large, complex Federal government or other nationwide programs with a preferred focus ongrants and program managementProven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyOutstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potentialAbility to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-personTechnologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePointDesire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projectsAbility to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locationsClearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearanceCritical Skills: Executive presence, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desiredPreferred Qualifications Strong interest in homeland security and emergency managementVery strong interest in developing as a consultant to increase leadership ability and project management knowledge and learn business conceptsExperience in grants management, program management, and/or performance managementTraining in project management, data analysis, and consultingTotal Rewards Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 . This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.About Arc Aspicio: Wecreate and deliver integrated, innovative, and trusted solutions to enhance our nation's future Arc Aspicio creates and delivers integrated and innovative solutions to enhance our nation's future. As a consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, human-centered design, human capital, data analytics, and technology. Our teams use Arc Aspicio's Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:Demonstrate strong critical thinking and analysis skills, are excellent communicators, love to collaborate, and want to develop as professionals and leadersWant to learn the business of consulting and contribute to the company's growthBuild a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clientsLearn quickly, ask for help, and go beyond a task and achieve resultsLearn and share knowledge, express gratitude, and help their teams succeedJoin for a career, not just the first projectCommitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting and professional services firm that specializes in solving large, complex problems to help clients achieve mission results. With capabilities in management consulting, program management, strategic planning, data analysis, human capital, and technology management and implementation, we work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions to our clients.Consultants join our practice to deliver mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company through company service projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven, and confident professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.The Consulting Associate, Federal Client applies experience solving consulting problems for Federal clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment on a high-performing team. Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of professional experience with at least 4 in consulting. Grants management experience is a plus. They are interested in homeland security clients and emergency management. Experience in homeland security is important!Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.Responsibilities Consulting associates apply strong analytical and technical skills to help implement business solutions. They work closely with clients and internal teams to improve operations, solve problems, deliver strategic insights, and deliver solutions. Their responsibilities include:Take full ownership of tasks and workstreams that contribute to the overall project goals and delivering high-quality solutionsManage Federal grant programs, supporting both awardees and client staffAnalyze business problems using interviews, knowledge, context, and quantitative data to identify improvements in processes, organizational structures, and technology for high-priority client initiativesWork closely with clients and teams to build on team and company knowledge to speed up the process for identifying innovative yet practical solutionsCreate high-quality work products and deliverables including documents, presentations, and data dashboards that allow clients to make decisionsTake on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectationsLead and support projects with a clear understanding of business of consultingContribute and lead company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new businessContribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and developCollaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission resultsApply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clientsRequired Qualifications At least 6 years of professional work experience4 years of consulting and supervising experience or comparable analytical experience in a directly relevant business roleExperience in large, complex Federal government or other nationwide programs with a preferred focus ongrants and program managementProven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyOutstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potentialAbility to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-personTechnologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePointDesire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projectsAbility to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locationsClearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearanceCritical Skills: Executive presence, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desiredPreferred Qualifications Strong interest in homeland security and emergency managementVery strong interest in developing as a consultant to increase leadership ability and project management knowledge and learn business conceptsExperience in grants management, program management, and/or performance managementTraining in project management, data analysis, and consultingTotal Rewards Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 . This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.About Arc Aspicio: Wecreate and deliver integrated, innovative, and trusted solutions to enhance our nation's future Arc Aspicio creates and delivers integrated and innovative solutions to enhance our nation's future. As a consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, human-centered design, human capital, data analytics, and technology. Our teams use Arc Aspicio's Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:Demonstrate strong critical thinking and analysis skills, are excellent communicators, love to collaborate, and want to develop as professionals and leadersWant to learn the business of consulting and contribute to the company's growthBuild a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clientsLearn quickly, ask for help, and go beyond a task and achieve resultsLearn and share knowledge, express gratitude, and help their teams succeedJoin for a career, not just the first projectCommitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V#J-18808-Ljbffr