The Role
Supports Federal consulting projects by analyzing business problems, documenting processes, identifying improvements, and developing practical solutions. Writes and edits client-facing reports, presentations, and papers; reviews materials for clarity and 508 compliance; engages stakeholders; and contributes to project workstreams and company initiatives. The role requires strong communication, analytical, technical writing, editing, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a hybrid Washington, DC environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting and professional services firm that specializes in solving large, complex problems to help clients achieve mission results. With capabilities in management consulting, program management, strategic planning, data analysis, human capital, and technology management and implementation, we work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions to our clients.
Consultants join our practice to deliver mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company through company service projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven, and confident professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.
The Consulting Associate/Technical Writer applies experience solving consulting problems for Federal clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment on a high-performing team. Ideal candidates have 0 to 3 years of relevant experience. They are critical thinkers, excellent writers and editors, effective communicators/presenters, and have experience on complex projects.
Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.
Responsibilities
Consulting associates apply strong analytical and technical skills to help implement business solutions. They work closely with clients and internal teams to improve operations, solve problems, deliver strategic insights, and deliver solutions. Their responsibilities include:
- Work on client projects - taking full ownership of tasks and workstreams that contribute to the overall project goals and delivering high-quality solutions
- Write and edit papers, presentations, and reports for senior government clients
- Review documents for clarity and 508 compliance, respond to quick-turn tasks and meet deadlines
- Document business processes, identify improvements, present solutions to clients, and implement solutions to achieve mission results
- Analyze business problems using interviews, knowledge, context, and quantitative data to identify improvements in processes, organizational structures, and technology for high-priority client initiatives
- Work closely with clients and teams to build on team and company knowledge to speed up the process for identifying innovative, yet practical solutions
- Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
- Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities
- Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
Required Qualifications
- 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Clearance: Due to Federal contract and/or regulatory requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens only. This position does not offer employer sponsorship
- Currently holds or has the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required
- Experience in large, complex Federal government or other nationwide programs with a preferred focus on human capital is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities including critical thinking, information seeking, and collaboration
- Direct experience with clients and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex environment
- 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 like SharePoint
- Willingness to embrace ambiguity on large, complex projects and create innovative solutions in collaboration with the team and client
- Familiarity with industry trends related to supporting Federal government clients
- 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
- Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
- Critical Skills: Technical writing, editing, graphics development, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong interest in homeland security and human capital work
- Very strong interest in developing as a consultant to increase leadership ability and project management knowledge and learn business concepts
- Experience as a technical writer/editor
- Experience developing polished graphics for professional reports
Applying to the Company: Our Recruiting Team carefully reviews each application before determining which candidates proceed to the next phase. Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a brief cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential. The use of AI tools or AI-generated content is strictly prohibited throughout the application process. Applicants are expected to rely solely on their own knowledge, experience, judgment, and work when completing application materials and participating in any stage of the hiring process. Any applicant found to have used AI assistance will be removed from consideration for the position.
Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About Arc Aspicio: We create and deliver integrated, innovative, and trusted solutions to enhance our nation’s future Arc Aspicio creates and delivers integrated and innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. As a consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, human-centered design, human capital, data analytics, and technology. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s Strategy Innovation Lab methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and analysis skills, are excellent communicators, love to collaborate, and want to develop as professionals and leaders
- Want to learn the business of consulting and contribute to the company’s growth
- Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
- Learn quickly, ask for help, and go beyond a task and achieve results
- Learn and share knowledge, express gratitude, and help their teams succeed
- Join for a career, not just the first project
Commitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation: Arc Aspicio is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Currently holds or can obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with client and stakeholder engagement
- Experience delivering work products for clients in complex environments
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills and leadership potential
- Ability to work effectively remotely and in person
- Technological proficiency, especially with Microsoft products and SharePoint
- Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area
- Ability to travel to different locations
- Technical writing and editing skills
- Graphics development skills
- Strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and collaborative mindset
- Experience with large, complex Federal government or nationwide programs
- Human capital experience or focus
- Interest in homeland security and human capital work
- Experience as a technical writer or editor
- Experience developing polished graphics for professional reports
- Interest in developing consulting, leadership, and project management skills
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The Company
What We Do
At Arc Aspicio, we enhance the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. We are a consulting and solutions company that collaborates with clients to implement change and solve challenging problems. Our vision is to be a hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. We foster a culture of innovation and action, where each employee uniquely contributes their strengths and where a human-centered, mission-focused approach drives how we solve difficult problems. Arc Aspicio’s positions are mostly in the Washington DC metro area and our employees live in DC, VA, and MD within commuting distance of our client sites and DC office. We enable our high-performing teams to collaborate and tailor our capabilities and methods to the very specific and unique challenges of our clients, partners, and stakeholders. Innovation is not possible without action. We integrate our capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology to meet complex challenges and deliver innovation. We seek entrepreneurial consultants are interested in problem solving, collaboration with clients and project teams, and building capability and winning new business. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, and be leaders in everything they do. We encourage everyone to express gratitude to their teammates who become so much more than just coworkers. Driven and motivated by action, our culture inspires us to work together to solve problems, socialize, support, care for, and challenge one another as we change the world. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation (DEII) Blueprint provides the company with a structured approach to focus efforts in specific areas and achieve and maintain our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing innovation for our clients and employees.
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