Consulting Associate

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 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 (Justice Programs) supports strategic planning and implementation, process improvement, and performance management working on complex, highly visible programs in grants, justice, and homeland security. This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience relevant to strategic planning, consulting, and program performance management, who is mission-focused, has great attention to detail, and likes to improve how they deliver solutions to senior clients. 

Responsibilities

• Supports consulting projects in strategic planning and implementation, performance management, and program management and analysis
• Supports projects in a complex Federal environment to deliver compelling solutions and collaborate with Government clients and their customers
• Loves to learn complex mission areas in justice, law enforcement, and homeland security
• Apply and enhance excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
• Join our consulting practice to support projects and company growth initiatives, managing multiple workstreams at one time
• Develop consulting skills and help grow the company outside of your project by participating in new business and strategic initiatives
• Contribute to our company culture, which promotes client-focused teamwork, learning, and helping others to grow and develop 

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a project environment, preferably consulting, to design and implement strategies, performance measures, and innovative solutions
• Experience in process improvement, meeting and stakeholder engagement support, and/or program analysis
• Ability to support policy and process analysis and develop documents and communications
• Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement (including senior-level leaders) and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Clearance: US Citizenship required (no dual citizenship) / ability to obtain a security clearance
• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, flexibility, learning-oriented, excited to engage

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:

• Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
• Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
• Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
• Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates who become more than just coworkers
• 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