Training Support Consultant

Posted:
11/25/2024, 8:16:51 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Workplace Type:
On-site

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Training Support Consultant to join the Defense and Security Segment (D&S) Defense & Intelligence (D&I) Practice Area. The candidate will support a D&I team dedicated to advancing the mission of the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO).   

The Training Support Consultant will lead deliverable development and interact with the client daily to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. The Senior Consultant is expected to have experience leading workstreams, advising clients, and creating effective reports and presentations for the client and internal executives.  

Typical duties include: 

  • Developing or revising materials and delivering Cyber training to the workforce, their managers, and/or their HR managers.  

  • Administering knowledge and skills enhancement programs (e.g., rotational program) to benefit Cyber organizations. 

  • Supporting training deployment by developing executive briefs, point papers, reports, information papers, action memos, training modules, fact sheets, and related materials. 

  • Possess and apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.  

  • Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. 

  • Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. 

What You Will Need

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • FIVE (5) years of workforce experience with FOUR (4) or more years’ experience related to Training and Development or Design Development and/or Curriculum Development

What Would Be Nice To Have

  • Five (5) or more years of experience in training or a related field. 

  • Five (5) or more years of experience consulting for government clients, particularly DOD clients. 

  • One (1) or more certifications in training or a related field. 

  • Ability to adapt quickly and develop successful professional relationships. 

  • Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team. 

  • Ability to utilize flexible approaches to identify client challenges and solutions. 

  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). 

  • Experience developing and redesigning processes to meet evolving business requirements. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.  

  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

  • Signature of a letter of commitment for work expected to start in or around September 2024. 

  • Reside in the National Capital Region (DC, Maryland, or Virginia). 

  • Ability to work onsite at client location(s). 

  • Ability to travel as needed.  

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of business. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). 

  • Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines

  • Ability to adapt quickly and respond promptly to new information and changing scope in various environments


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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