Tribal Engagement and Policy Subject Matter Expert
The Position:
We are seeking a part-time / 1099 Tribal Engagement and Policy Subject Matter Expert to support the Office of the Administrator at the General Services Administration (GSA) by fulfilling Administration priorities related to Tribal Engagement and Policy. Some examples of responsibilities include:
- Develop in-depth knowledge of client issues, needs, and context related to Administration priorities and mandates (Specifically in the area of tribal engagement and policy)
- Create and maintain a strategy and program plan for tribal engagement and policy related to Federal procurement.
- Share insights, results, and recommendations in a comprehensible manner through both written presentations/reports and interactions with teams/clients
- Conduct detailed analytics, research, and benchmarking into tribal engagement priorities identified by the
Office of the Administrator / Deputy Administrator and provide recommendations and
implementation as requested. - Analyze and interpret policy, design strategies to address emerging requirements, and
develop solutions associated with ongoing priorities such as the President's Management Agenda, executive orders, and new legislative mandates - Support in developing the Tribal Consultation Reports, GSA Tribal Consultation Policy, Consultation Determination Guide, and website design and maintenance.
- Support in managing, routing, and securing approvals for documents for the Federal Register.
- Develop and deliver training to GSA staff and stakeholders on intergovernmental
relations and procurement pertaining to tribes. - Provide project management, implementation support, logistics and planning for conferences and meetings with tribal stakeholders. Support to include meeting with internal and external project stakeholders, coordination and creation of planning documents, content development, communications support, and on-site support at the event as requested.
- Work with client stakeholders and working groups to develop process maps, project plans, and identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement
- Develop program collateral in the Google Suite, including Google Documents, Google Slides, and Google Sheets
The Ideal Candidate:
At Censeo, we are looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm will help shape Censeo’s client insights and workplace culture. Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise, personality types, and favorite breakfast foods. Our client and cultural successes are rooted in our team’s innovation, creative problem solving, and collaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problems are much more important to us than what’s printed on your diploma. We believe a successful Tribal Engagement and Policy Subject Matter Expert will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Social Sciences, etc, Master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience in tribal engagement, public policy, or a related field, with a focus on federal procurement and tribal relations.
- Demonstrated experience working with tribal governments or organizations and understanding of federal procurement policies and tribal consultation requirements.
- Experience within the General Services Administration (GSA) highly valued
- Ability to obtain a public trust security clearance
- In-depth knowledge of tribal engagement practices, federal procurement policies, and relevant regulations.
- Proven experience analyzing and interpreting policies, and designing strategies to address emerging requirements.
- Experience developing and delivering training to government officials.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail related to project management and task/deadline tracking
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides) and other relevant software for program development and data analysis.
The Company:
Censeo Consulting Group is a top Washington D.C. based management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations, allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions.
At Censeo, our award-winning culture means you’ll join a tight-knit community of 85 brilliant and passionate colleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public sector, and we’re also good friends who know the names of each other’s dogs. Our philosophy is horizontal, not hierarchical, and our open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels. We share successes, make decisions together, and foster an environment for those with initiative to lead. Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firm in ways that reach far beyond client projects.
The Location:
Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., but this role is fully remote.
The Fine Print:
- Expected travel 0-10%; may increase based on business needs
- This is an exempt, part-time position, paid hourly. This is an exempt, part-time position, paid hourly. The pay range is $50-100/hour. Candidates open to a 1099 arrangement encouraged to apply.
- Essential Physical Functions
- Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another
Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at: https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.
Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.
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- 2023 Vault #9 Best Consulting Firm for Work/Life Balance
- 2023 Vault #23 Best Consulting Firm for Overall Diversity
- 2023 Management Consulted #3 Best Boutique Firms in Washington DC
- 2022 Vault #41 Best Overall Consulting Firm to Work For
- 2020 Vault #21 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
- 2019 Ivy Exec #7 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
- 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work For
- 2017 Vault #12 Best Boutique Consulting Firm
- 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America
- 2015 Washington Business Journal’s Philanthropy List
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What We Do
Running an organization and executing plans is hard work. Our proven approach to operational excellence and delivering results combines a focus on outcomes, data-driven insights, and ongoing collaboration.
Censeo is recognized for its focus on its people and unique business model by the world’s leading business newspapers and the most respected industry magazines:
• 2020 Fortune America's Best Consulting Firms
• 2019 Top Consulting Firm by Ivy Exec
• 2015 Top Workplaces by Washington Post
• 2015 Top 5 Best Consulting Firms to Work For by IvyExec
• 2010-2015 Top 25 Consulting Firms by Vault (No. 2 in work/life balance!)
• 2014 "Best Small Firms to Work For" by Consulting Magazine
• 2014 "Excellence in Social & Community Investment" by Consulting Magazine
• 2012 “Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100”
• 2009 “Top Small Workplaces” by The Wall Street Journal
• 2009 “Best Small Firms to Work For” by Consulting magazine
• 2008 “Small Jewel” by Consulting Magazine