OCT Consulting LLC is a boutique management and strategy consulting company that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities and Duties
OCT Consulting has grown significantly within the last 3 years and continues to grow. We are looking to bring onboard an intelligent, intellectually curious, organized, diligent, and detail-oriented Management Consulting Analyst or Associate to support a government client's Front Office strategy, business processes, and program management activities for the procurement line of business. Your first, longer-term project will involve supporting a government client's high-level acquisition and program management review board. This review board will evaluate very large government procurements (e.g., $500M+) to ensure optimal program management best practices. You will be responsible for the facilitation and administration of at least six reviews per year, as well as the continued refinement of the business case, strategy, processes, and procedures that underpin the review board. Alongside additional team members, you will work with programs that are coming before the review board to ensure compliance with requirements and to provide "customer service" support before, during, and after the review. This review board is new to the government client, and your team will continue to refine the analytical framework and administrative procedures as the review board matures. You will additionally support the development and enhancement of data processes that will help to build a multi-year calendar of reviews. Note that this is an excellent opportunity to work with a small team of management consultants working closely with high-level government executives to build a new governance process for an agency.
Responsibilities and duties include:
Facilitation and administration of at least six executive-level review sessions per year
Refining the business case (e.g., problem statement, overarching goals, high-level strategy), processes, and procedures related to the new governance body
Developing and refining key project management documents (e.g., the Project Management Plan, the Stakeholder Register, the Communications Plan) related to setting up the new governance process/body
Supporting executive-level meeting facilitation and scheduling, and facilitating new and recurring meetings to build consensus, gain approval on key decisions, and conduct research
Supporting the development of data processes that will help to build out a multi-year calendar of reviews
Conduct one-on-one and small-group interviews to solicit stakeholder feedback
Assist with the development of various presentations, briefing materials, plans, and infographics using Excel, Google, and MS PowerPoint
Draft, finalize, and distribute meeting minutes
As requested, conduct self-directed research and analysis, produce reports and presentations, and complete other work, as assigned
Perform other administrative and management (e.g., conducting stakeholder briefings and feedback sessions) duties as assigned
There will be ample opportunity to learn new skills (e.g., consulting frameworks, story-lining in PPT, process improvement, project planning, facilitation, etc.) and grow in your role to take on more responsibility
Requirements
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience providing mid-level project and program support within the Department of State, DoD, or other Federal agencies
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in management consulting (whether within the public or private sector; either is desirable)
Excellent organizational and detail-oriented working style; you should be capable of creating executive-level materials with minimal oversight
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in support of senior government stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs, as well as Google tools to manage Shared files
Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple taskings, and work in a fast-paced working environment
Openness to feedback and continuous self-improvement; self-awareness to understand the areas where you excel and those which will require further development
Highly intellectually curious and resourceful when approaching problems and determining solutions
Top-notch organizational skills
Willingness to perform a broad range of tasks that include everything from high-level strategy creation to administrative duties
Experience with staff work within the Federal government space
Demonstrate critical thinking and flexibility in supporting a diverse set of projects
Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI (Preferred)
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (Preferred)
Exposure to acquisition/procurement in the Federal government space (Preferred)
Must possess or be able to obtain and retain a Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check (Current Secret or higher clearance preferred)
Ability to Commute/Relocate
The position is primarily off-site but may require up to one day per week at the Federal client site in Rosslyn, VA (i.e., Arlington, VA) and/or in Washington, DC.
Benefits
The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer contributions
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits
About US
OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority-owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience and education.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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