Research Associate - Grants Performance Management

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join an innovative consulting firm that specializes in management, strategy, process, human capital, data, and technology professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Our mission is to create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. Our projects make a positive mission impact for our government and homeland security clients.

Associates join our consulting practice to work on mission-critical projects, embrace leadership opportunities, learn new skills, and contribute to and grow our company. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven critical thinkers interested in learning the consulting business, helping win new business, and implement strategic initiatives. We seek to hire and retain a diverse team that collaborates, inspiring inspiration in all we do. Candidates have a wide range of education, experience, and backgrounds. We look for employees who share ideas and work on inclusive, helpful teams on company and client projects.

Research Associates - Grants Performance Management develop and implement communication strategies and facilitating stakeholder engagement for strategic planning activities and the implementation of the performance measures. They conduct research; develop policy and needs analysis; develop OJP strategic plans; and apply Performance Management concepts, such as the Balanced Scorecard approach. They have5 years of experience in data analysis and research and a bachelor's degree.

Hybrid Work Environment: Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where employees work at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and, as approved, remotely on a part-time basis. Candidates must live in the Washington, DC area on their start date, ready to work with their team.

Responsibilities

• Support consulting projects in a dynamic environment, collaborating with team members and clients on fast-paced projects and provides outstanding deliverables
• Develops and reviews agency-wide performance measures and setting targets
• Conducting agency-wide program, budget and/or performance measures data-driven reviews
• Assists in analyzing and determining the performance measures for strategic documents to include in strategic plans such as key performance indicators and other performance reporting activities
• Identifies standard performance measurements by subject area and builds alignment across offices and program goals and objectives
• Supports writing, editing, proofreading, and updating performance measures manuals, policies, procedures, and web-based content
• Provides expertise to support editing and proofreading budget and performance integration documents for adherence to federal circulars and regulations 
• Develops standard operating procedures for new Performance Management processes
• Creating improved assessment process for program outcomes in the Spring Call funding requests to support justification
• Facilitates information-gathering sessions, including documenting meetings and incorporating stakeholder feedback
• Creates a customer communications plan to include SPPD quarterly updates and a yearly calendar of Performance Management activities
• Apply business analysis, process improvement, data analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
• Support workstreams, lead and support deliverables, and promote continuous improvement
• Apply formal consulting techniques and methods on high impact consulting projects
• Love to learn complex mission areas in homeland security such as emergency management and law enforcement
• Develop consulting skills and help grow the company outside of your project by participating in new business and strategic initiatives
• Contribute towards our learning culture, where people put team, client, and company interest ahead of their own, by demonstrating interest in supervising and supporting the growth of others
• Take advantage of company opportunities to develop leadership and consulting skills and thrive in a fast growth environment

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a blend of research and data analysis and performance measures that supports tracking performance against grant outcomes
• Experience in other data analysis and software projects such as Tableau, PowerBI, and data-oriented programming languages to wrangle and cleanse data
• Excellent skills in creating presentations and visualizations to share insights into data
• Strong communications and presentations skills and ability to present insights to clients
• Strong interest in homeland security and emergency management and the complexities of a Government project environment
• Enthusiasm to collaborate with others and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects 
• Desire to join a company and team and stay for the long-term, gaining more leadership and supervisory responsibility
• Excellent work ethic in a dynamic, complex, and challenging environment and self-motivated with the ability to take on more responsibility quickly
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Technological savvy with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools (SharePoint preferred) 
• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, loves to learn, excited to engage and build relationships

Applying to the Company: Please tell us about your interests and background; we would be grateful! Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a short cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.

About Arc Aspicio: We create and deliver integrated, innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio brings bold ideas to live solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. Our vision is to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. Employees collaborate with clients using human-centered processes. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:

• Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
• Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
• Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
• Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates who become more than just coworkers
• Seek leadership opportunities at all levels and build new skills to apply to diverse projects

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing firm, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and strong potential and growth. Diverse, inclusive teams can accelerate results for the client and company and stimulate innovation in all we do. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V