Orbis is seeking an experienced management consultant to lead qualitative research and program evaluation activities for a US Government client. On this project, the consultant will have the opportunity to demonstrate intellectual agility by leading research design, data collection, and data analysis activities to produce and implement recommendations that will support the client in optimizing the delivery of specialized projects in support of their mission. This is an exciting opportunity for an intellectually curious, energetic management consultant to work on a project with real impact helping our client develop ways of better meeting the needs of the mission.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement research designs with practical strategies for conducting evaluations of strategic communications for a customer
Apply operational knowledge and tradecraft to enhance the customer's planning, design, and implementation of a variety of projects
Design and conduct survey research; including sample identification, instrument development, survey distribution, and response analysis
Analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to provide the customer with comprehensive insights into organizational strengths and challenge areas
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership based on research plans, activities, findings, and recommendations
Brief senior-level customers on research plans, status of activities, findings, and recommendations
Generate operational proposals based upon your findings and recommendations
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a consulting role.
Master’s degree in business, social science, or behavioral science preferred but not required for this position.
US Citizenship
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI
Ability to extract insights from social media and various open source and proprietary data sources to produce finished intelligence products
Experience developing presentations and providing briefings to middle and senior management
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including visual representation of data using charts and graphs
Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to perform in an individual contributor role while also excelling in a team environment
Demonstrated experience leading program evaluation activities
Experience with survey design and analysis
Ability to analyze information and identify implications for policy, processes, communications, and training
Familiarity with advanced statistical concepts
Master’s degree in business, social science, or behavioral science is a plus
Previous experience working at US Department of State
Ability to work from home periodically
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Routine video conference and/or in-person meetings.
Ability to attend planned meetings within the Washington Metro Area region.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
Government Relations
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