Junior Associate, Consultant (Federal Clients)

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting and professional services firm that specializes in solving large, complex problems to help clients achieve mission results. With capabilities in management consulting, program management, strategic planning, data analysis, human capital, and technology management and implementation, we work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions to our clients. Consultants join our practice to deliver mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company through company service projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven, and confident professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team. The **Junior** **Associate,** **Consultant (Federal Clients)** applies experience solving consulting problems for Federal clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment on a high-performing team. Ideal candidates have **1 to 4 years of relevant experience**. They are critical thinkers, excellent communicators/presenters, and have experience on complex projects. They are interested in homeland security and justice clients. Grants and/or program management experience is a plus. Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a **hybrid work environment** where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment. **Responsibilities** Consulting associates apply strong analytical and technical skills to help implement business solutions. They work closely with clients and internal teams to improve operations, solve problems, deliver strategic insights, and deliver solutions. Their responsibilities include: - Work on client projects - taking full ownership of tasks and workstreams that contribute to the overall project goals and delivering high-quality solutions - Document business processes, identify improvements, present solutions to clients, and implement solutions to achieve mission results - Analyze business problems using interviews, knowledge, context, and quantitative data to identify improvements in processes, organizational structures, and technology for high-priority client initiatives - Work closely with clients and teams to build on team and company knowledge to speed up the process for identifying innovative, yet practical solutions - Create high-quality work products and deliverables including documents, presentations, and data dashboards that allow clients to make decisions - Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations - Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business - Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop **Required Qualifications** - **1 to 4 years of relevant experience** or comparable analytical experience in a directly relevant business role - **Clearance:** Due to Federal contract and/or regulatory requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens only. This position does not offer employer sponsorship - Currently holds or has the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance - **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required - Experience in large, complex Federal government or other nationwide programs with a preferred focus on **grants and program management is a plus** - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities including critical thinking, information seeking, and collaboration - Direct experience with clients and stakeho…