Consulting Assoicate (Emergency Management)

Description

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join an innovative consulting firm that specializes in management, strategy, process, human capital, data, and technology professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Our mission is to create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. Our projects make a positive mission impact for our government and homeland security clients.

Associates join our practice to work on mission-critical projects, embrace leadership opportunities, learn new skills, and contribute to and grow our company. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven critical thinkers interested in learning the consulting business, helping win new business, and implement strategic initiatives. We seek to hire and retain a diverse team that collaborates, inspiring inspiration in all we do. Candidates have a wide range of education, experience, and backgrounds. We look for employees who share ideas and work on inclusive, helpful teams on company and client projects.

The Consulting Associate (Emergency Management) has the ability to develop solutions for Federal government clients in a fast-paced, complex environment on a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of program analysis, management analysis, program research, and/or consulting experience. They are interested in emergency management and/or homeland security.

Hybrid Work Environment: Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where employees at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and, as approved, remotely on a part-time basis. Candidates must live in the Washington, DC area on their start date, ready to work with their team.

Responsibilities

• Love to learn complex mission areas in homeland security, emergency management, or law enforcement
• Collaborate with our clients to support business and program analysis, strategic plan implementation, and process improvement, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results on large, high visibility consulting projects
• Contribute towards our learning culture, where people put team, client, and company interest ahead of their own, by demonstrating interest in supervising and supporting the growth of others
• Take advantage of company opportunities to develop leadership and consulting skills and thrive in a fast growth environment
• Manage work in multiple workstreams at one time while also contributing to meaningful contributions in project success in parallel with developing a consulting firm
• Develop consulting skills and help grow the company outside of your project by participating in new business and strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, loves to learn, excited to engage and build relationships
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
• Excellent work ethic in a dynamic, complex, and challenging environment and self-motivated with the ability to take on more responsibility quickly
• Interest in working with senior clients in program analysis, program research and writing, management and business analysis, and consulting
• Desire to join a company and team and stay for the long-term, gaining more leadership and supervisory responsibility
• Ability to apply consulting methods for business analysis, problem solving, strategic planning, business process improvement, data analysis, and/or innovation (e.g., design thinking)
• Enthusiasm to collaborate with others and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Strong interest in working with senior clients in program analysis, program research and writing, management consulting, business analysis, desire to grow as a leader
• 3-5 years of experience working in business or program analysis role in a consulting firm or a complex project environment
• Ability to create compelling presentations and communicate with stakeholders in a complex environment
• Technological savvy with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools (SharePoint preferred) and data analysis platforms

Applying to the Company: Please tell us about your interests and background; we would be grateful! Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a short cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.

About Arc Aspicio: We create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio brings bold ideas to live solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. Our vision is to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients using human-centered processes. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:

• Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
• Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates who become more than just coworkers
• Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
• Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
• Seek leadership opportunities at all levels and build new skills to apply to diverse projects

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing firm, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong potential and growth. Diverse, inclusive teams can accelerate results for the client and company and stimulate innovation in all we do. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V