Project Management Consultant / Data Analyst For Dhs (95% Remote)

Quasars seeks Management Consultant who possesses equally- developed skills and proven success in business operations, organizational change management, and stakeholder engagement consulting to work within the Management Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

Responsibilities

• This role serves DHS leadership within the Management Directorate, including executive directors, directors, and managers.
• This role also delivers Project Management, business operations, organizational change management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement planning and execution across the larger business operations unit to create integration, greater alignment, and shared efficiencies across the Department.
• Leadership of project support planning, integration, and execution of plans and associated tactics. This work includes development of a requirements management plan, risk registry, stakeholder engagement /communication plan, oversight of the content for an office Share Point site, Microsoft Teams and other tactics that extend across a suite of products and services.
• Day-to-day Project Management; planning and execution on a range of workstreams including: requirements collections and analysis, spend plan development, budget management, program management reviews, product management, data calls, content development and logistics coordination for governance meetings, PMO meeting facilitation, development of standard operating procedures, management of stakeholder distribution lists, meeting minutes, and various reporting-related activities to the government.
• Advanced Project Management experience such as developing and creating integrated master schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), defining and sequencing activities, estimating activity resources and durations, and developing and controlling schedule.
• Development and management of data analytics for project, including the management of development of performance metrics and reporting.
• Development, editorial support, and oversight for message strategies, copy content, creative/graphics and branding for deliverables such as: technical documents, one-pagers, fact sheets, executive communications, and DHS Component emails as well as creative direction for a variety of communications templates.
• Ability to read and interpret government policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those to activities in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively independently and in team settings to include close collaboration with program managers.
• Identifies, qualifies, and leads capture of new and organic business opportunities; Leads business capture and proposal process to ensure compliant and timely responses to client Requests for Proposal/Quote (RFP/RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI), and Sources Sought Notifications (SSN).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree program in social science, business, science, engineering, IT systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience and training in social science, business administration, statistics, engineering, science, IT systems, or related field.
• Intermediate Excel Skills
• Intermediate Data Analysis in tools such as Tableau and PowerBI. Python or R a plus.
• Advanced Excel Skills a plus
• This could be 3 YoE + a Master’s degree
• Experience and comfort level communicating in emails, by phone, in writing and in person with senior executive leadership within the federal government.
• MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or DHS Level 3 Program Manager certification is a plus.
• Experience in strategic communications and development of communications deliverables preferred.
• Experience performing data analysis and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proven experience supporting the day-to-day strategic communications requirements of a Project Management office within the government sector.
• Direct client management and interaction within a PMO that has multiple service leads/points-of-contact, operating against multiple strategic business objectives, in a complex, highly technical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communicator and ability to communicate effectively with senior executive personnel (SES or Flag Officer level)
• Hands-on experience managing multiple projects with a clear understanding and demonstrated application of Project Management methodologies (processes, best practices, tools).
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and review work products for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirements.
• Demonstrated situational awareness and professionalism for 100% client site delivery.
• Client and service oriented.
• Technical writing/editorial experience.
• Fluency with Project Management tools and methodologies.
• SharePoint site management experience preferred.
• DHS EOD Clearance a plus
• May include CONUS travel to support projects, approximately one 3-day trip per quarter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• United Stated Citizenship (Required)
• PMP (Preferred)
• DHS Public Trust Clearance (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20410