Consulting Associate, Training and Communications

at  Arc Aspicio

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects, and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an innovative team.
The Consulting Associate, Training and Communications supports Federal clients in large, complex homeland security and emergency management. They have at least 3 years of experience in strategic communications and training in a project-oriented environment. They lead workstreams, develop curriculum and deliver training, develop communications projects, collaborate with senior clients and teammates, support stakeholders nationwide, and seek leadership and professional development opportunities. They have experience in designing, developing, and providing training and supporting stakeholders with a range of communications on highly visible programs. They have outstanding writing and oral communication and facilitation skills. They can independently develop training programs and participate on a collaborative teams, providing trusted advice to clients and stakeholders.
Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and, as approved, remotely on a part-time basis. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in developing and delivering training, strategic communications planning and execution, and outreach to stakeholders
• Experience working in a complex project environment, preferably with Federal government clients (or in similarly complex environments)
• Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills and outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in the Washington DC metro area on multiple project sites, with occasional attendance at conferences or stakeholder events
• Excellent skills in strategic communications and ability to create compelling presentations and communicate with stakeholders
• Strong interest in working in a consulting firm and entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn business concepts
• Enthusiasm to collaborate with others and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Desire to join a company and team and stay for the long-term, gaining more leadership and supervisory responsibility
• Excellent work ethic in a dynamic, complex, and challenging environment and self-motivated with the ability to take on more responsibility quickly
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Proven to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership potential
• Technological savvy with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools (SharePoint preferred)
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, loves to learn, excited to engage and build relationships, collaboration, ability to work on assignments outside of one project
  Applying to Arc Aspicio: Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm in this role. Cover letters are essential so we can understand your interest and experience relevant to consulting.
  Total 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 $70,000 to $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: Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. To do this, employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach. Innovation is not possible without action. The company focuses on strategy first, then takes a hands-on approach implementing ideas to achieve results.

• Our Mission: Create and deliver innovative, integrated, and trusted solutions to enhance our nation’s future
• Our Vision: The hub of creative ideas and exceptional delivery that strengthens how the government serves its customers and inspires public trust

Our goal is to attract people who love to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, and be leaders in everything they do. We encourage everyone to express gratitude to their teammates who become so much more than just coworkers.

• Develop a training plan to educate stakeholders about how emerging technologies and program solutions can address their needs
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to develop training materials and deliver training, online and recorded
• Maintain repositories for training and communications so the program can continuously improve its materials to support the mission
• Develop and execute a strategic communications plan for stakeholder outreach and training opportunities
• Create targeted outreach and communication materials to inform and teach stakeholders about relevant program and technology topics
• Engage with stakeholders regarding the applicability, value, and adoption of emerging technology in meeting their needs
• 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