National Security Consultant

National Security Consultant I

Arlington, VA 22201

TS/SCI

$120K-$150K Based on exp

Job Status: Full-Time

Work Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Hour Per Week: 40

Position Description

Client is a mission-driven consulting firm dedicated to creating positive change by delivering value to our clients, investing in our employees, and tackling complex challenges that benefit both local and global communities. We approach our work with empathy, empowering our team members to deeply understand our clients' challenges and collaborate on developing effective solutions. As a team, we understand what it takes to drive organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results and are comfortable operating on critical national security problems.

Job Description

National Security Consultants develop solutions for clients with a key focus in the national security sector, as well as organizational design, strategy, supply chain \& network operations, and process efficiency and effectiveness. We currently operate in a hybrid environment, with work taking place at client site (Washington D.C. metro area), at the office in Arlington, VA (Clarendon metro stop), or virtually from home. Final schedules will be determined on a client and project basis.

National Security Consultants must be able to:

1\. Demonstrate experience using Human Centered Design (HCD) methodology to develop empathy and design client needs with other consulting firms.

2\. Exhibit expertise in working with national security clients on strategic initiatives tailored to their unique requirements.

3\. Work with a range of clients, including those in the defense and intelligence communities, as well as non-profits and other federal agencies.

• Looking for those who have worked in the Biosciences as well

4\. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the key requirements and challenges specific to the national security community.

5\. Build relationships with employees and clients. This job requires extensive team interaction with both co-workers and clients. Being polite, inclusive, and respectful is crucial.

6\. Frame problems in a manner that identifies the root cause. We are looking for individuals who can dig beyond initial symptoms and pinpoint core challenges before developing solutions.

7\. Analyze data quickly and efficiently. Client is a data-driven organization; we support our hypotheses with accurate analysis. The ability to quickly identify required data, gather it, and analyze it in an efficient manner is critical to success.

8\. Lead and mentor team members. Helping our core group of employees is crucial to the company’s growth.

9\. Brief materials to stakeholders and senior clients. This role in the company is often entrusted to interact one-on-one with leadership and management from client firms.

10\. Communicate in a professional and persuasive manner. We expect all members of the team to be able to understand their work and present clearly and coherently it to outside parties.

11\. Deliver results. In short, we get stuff done and we’re looking for team members that do not give up when they encounter challenges and know how to effectively transition from analysis to implementation. Client is looking for tenacity.

Required education, skills, and experience

• TS/SCI clearance

• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills

• Proficiency with Excel and Power Point

• Bachelor’s degree AND minimum 6 years of relevant experience

• Master’s/PhD AND minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Experiences supporting Human Centered Design, Supply Chain, Innovation, Org Design, Policy, or Healthcare

• Power BI, Tableau, Python capabilities

• Experience managing teams of 2-4 direct reports

• Experience managing senior client relationships

Additional information

• U.S. work authorization required

• Security Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (i.e. must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in US for past three years consecutively)

• Must be willing to live in DC Metro area for duration of employment with Client

• Willing to accommodate a hybrid work environment