Program and Research Associate (Justice Programs)
Location: Washington, DC
Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects, and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an inclusive, innovative team.
Program and Research Analysts join our company to support mission-critical projects while also helping to strategically grow the company. This is a great role for someone who has 1-3 years of work experience in program research and data analytics, wants a career in consulting and analytics, and is looking for fast growth. Analysts work in a fun, collaborative team on challenging mission-critical projects - translating ideas into action. Ideal candidates bring an innovation mindset, experience in consulting.
Arc Aspicio is currently working a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and, as approved, remotely on a part time basis. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop logic models, performance measures, and data collection programs
- Analyze performance measures and other data using tools such as Excel macros, SPPS, ArcGIS, Access
- Communicate research and analytical findings verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences
- Provide training and technical assistance to federal staff and constituents on relevant subject matter, including specific justice topics and systems related issues
- Join our consulting practice to support projects and company growth initiatives, managing multiple workstreams at one time
- Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service and achieving mission results
- Apply excellent consulting, research, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
- Develop consulting skills and help grow the company outside of your project by participating in new business and strategic initiatives
- Contribute to our company culture, which promotes client-focused teamwork, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
Required Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis, visualization software (such as Tableau), and performance measures
- Significant work experience in justice systems and programs and a strong understanding of the Federal grant lifecycle
- Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement (including senior-level leaders) and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
- Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
- Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools (SharePoint preferred)
- Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
- Clearance: US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship) / ability to obtain a security clearance
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in social science research or related area
- Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, flexibility, learning-oriented, excited to engage
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.
