Senior Consultant Workforce Development and Training

at  Cherokee Federal

SENIOR CONSULTANT

As a Senior Consultant for Workforce Development and Training within our Organization and People consulting practice you will lead client engagement and project initiatives aimed at transforming federal client training systems and talent practices. You will collaborate with leadership, key stakeholders, and unionized labor groups to understand the unique challenges across the enterprise and lead the design and execution of comprehensive, measurable transformation activities. Ideally, you will bring a consultative approach and proven track record of successfully managing comparable complex initiatives, driving upskilling and reskilling projects while delivering high quality deliverables, and fostering collaborative relationships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, or a related field.
• Proven consulting experience (6+ years) in leading training and talent-related initiatives and managing transformation projects in a federal government environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to pass a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI).
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.Must be able to travel periodically (1-2 weeks per quarter) to support client site initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project management certification is a plus.
• Change management certification is desirable.
• Proficiency in leading and managing organizational change initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.Ability to develop and implement effective strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of training and talent transformation projects and on-time deliverables, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives. Lead planning and project execution plans and to communicate updates on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with a team of strategy and change management consultants, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with federal client stakeholders, understanding needs, and collaborating with team members and Subject Matter Experts (SME) on effective solutions.
• Work closely with clients and SMEs to develop and implement a phased strategy and adoption plan, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and objectives.
• Develop and implement training, upskilling, and reskilling strategies, to facilitate smooth transitions and organizational adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely and effective resolution of issues to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services, meeting or exceeding client expectations and industry standards.Performs other job-related duties as assigned