We are seeking an experienced consultant to conduct a variety of tasks of a changing nature based on the needs of the end customer. The research tasks including but not limited to: delivery of models, summary reports or datasets, data tables, and graphics, meeting minutes, focus group sessions, surveys, memos, and briefing packages.
Department
Federal
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
McLean, VA
Workplace type
Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities:
Using state-of-the-art knowledge, skills, and techniques, the consultant shall:
Be skilled at survey design, execution, and analysis. Surveys may include work force satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and process evaluation.
Have experience in data visualization work which may include developing effective graphics to convey an analytic message by elegantly displaying trends in data in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Conduct research on personnel, production, customer satisfaction, strategic planning, organizational development, expertise development, and recruiting.
Present research findings on various topics to senior client leadership.
Participate in senior leadership briefings including Question & Answer sessions.
Develop, conduct and analyze customer surveys.
Assist the DA in developing practical approaches for measuring performance.
Develop, coordinate, and run focus groups on various issues. The consultant shall be responsible for participant selection and contact, question formulation, facilitation, and data analysis.
Create visual images to convey analysis and communicate data in an easily understandable, elegant, and aesthetically pleasing manner.
Analyze data; maintain Quality Evaluation Program (QEP), metrics, and/or survey databases; and perform statistical analyses of survey data.
Develop, coordinate, and run focus groups on various issues. The consultant shall be responsible for participant selection and contact, question formulation, facilitation, and data analysis.
Analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to provide the customer with comprehensive insights into organizational strengths and challenge areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or Graphic Design (or related discipline) is required or an Associate's Degree and 8 total years of work experience.
Demonstrated ability to brief high-level customers. Experiences must include some of the following:
Social research methodologies
Customer data analytics
Business best-practices
Talent management
Understanding and aggregating human resources data
Finance experience
Strategic planning
Organizational change and change management
SharePoint administration
Developing and using performance measures and dashboards
Performance data reliability
Program evaluation
Process improvement
Facilitation of focus groups or other discussions and meetings
Exceptional oral and written communication skills (graphics, charts, and Power Point) to present data in various forms.
Experience developing presentations and providing briefings to middle and senior management
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including visual representation of data using charts and graphs
Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to perform in an individual contributor role while also excelling in a team environment
Desired Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Business Consulting, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or Behavioral Sciences.
Familiarity with creating and running focus groups on a variety of issues such as performance management, expertise development, and strategic direction.
Skilled in survey design and execution. Surveys may include work force satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and process evaluation.
Required Skills/Abilities
US Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Routine video conference and/or in-person meetings.
Ability to attend planned meetings within the Washington Metro Area region.
About Coverent
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Orbis Operations is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.