Associate Consultant II

Witt O'brien's LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Witt O’Brien’s Government Solutions seeks an Associate Consultant II to support State and Local Governments with design and implementation of federally funded programs focused on assisting organizations with overcoming the short-term and long-term impacts of program implementation.

The candidate will work on a dynamic team comprised of highly experienced policy and program design specialists, data analysts and highly engaged clients to meet fast-paced project requirements and provide end-user

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with performance measures and process mapping preferred.
• Experience with process modeling software (e.g. Visio).
• Experience with Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Ability to distill information, develop insights, and partner with clients to solve complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eligibility review for Federal, State or Local Government grant programs.
• Collaborate with government organizations to maximize federal assistance.
• Research and apply analytical methodologies to determine eligibility of expenditures.
• Develop SOPs and guidelines for use of federal funding.
• Create performance metrics and visualizations to evaluate grant performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Performance measures

Process mapping

Visio

Microsoft Teams

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Position Summary

Witt O’Brien’s Government Solutions seeks an Associate Consultant II position to support State and Local Governments with design and implementation of federally funded programs focused on assisting organizations with overcoming the short-term and long-term impacts of program implementation. The candidate will work on a dynamic team comprised of highly experienced policy and program design specialists, data analysts and highly engaged clients to meet fast-paced project requirements and provide end-user support. Every day, our team members work to inform decision makers how to best address their most complex challenges and the associated budgetary impacts on operational continuity.

Position Details

Reports to: Senior Consultant

Position Location: Remote

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay: Salary Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with application eligibility review for Federal, State or Local Government grant programs.
• Work with government organizations to maximize federal assistance.
• Perform research, apply appropriate analytical methodologies of federal regulations, and summarize findings to determine eligibility of expenditures utilizing federal funds.
• Understand and apply project management concepts to support prioritization and implementation of programmatic activities and strategic initiatives.
• Creating policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and business process guidelines for use of federal funding received by State and local governments.
• Create performance metrics, collect performance data, apply appropriate analytical methodologies and visualization techniques to evaluate grant/program performance of State/Local government and associated subrecipients.
• Perform meeting management activities to include scheduling, coordinating administrative and logistical needs as well as the development of supporting materials, summary reports, action items, and meeting minutes.
• Produce and develop memos to establish framework for eligibility including the purpose and overview of the program, types of expenses, allowable use of federal funds, conclusion of eligibility status, potential risks, and strategies for risk mitigation based on discretion and expertise.
• Develop tailored briefing materials and reports to communicate concepts, analysis results, and recommendations to a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Be comfortable presenting your work to a small audience conveying results or facilitating discussion to support a client decision.
• Maintain a positive working environment, growth mindset, and can-do attitude to foster productive and healthy team and client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing service offerings and developing business within a client organization or business area.
• Support the development of proposals for new and existing work.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferred experience with performance measures and process mapping.
• Preferred experience with process modeling software (e.g. Microsoft Visio).
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to distill information, develop insights, and work alongside clients to solve complex challenges.
• Ability to be a self-starter, team player, and leader in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple priorities concurrently.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communications and teamwork skills.
• Takes ownership of projects and can prioritize assignments based on client’s needs.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• As an alternative, two (2) years of experience working in assigned technical discipline may be substituted for one (1) years of education (i.e., eight (8) years of relevant work experience is equal to a Bachelor’s degree).

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

Commitment to Diversity

Witt O’Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts.

Company Culture

Ambipar is a global leader in environmental and emergency management solutions. In the United States, our diverse portfolio spans emergency consulting and risk mitigation, grants management support, 24/7 emergency response, environmental remediation, industrial services, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Through our Witt O'Brien's consulting business, we help communities build resilience in a rapidly changing world—advising clients on how to mitigate risk, prepare for crises, respond effectively, and recover stronger. Across the country, our emergency response teams manage environmental incidents of all types—from chemical and hazardous waste spills to silo fire suppression and industrial vacuum services. We also deliver specialized training programs that equip emergency responders with the skills they need to act swiftly and safely. As the frequency and complexity of both natural and human-made disasters continue to grow, the need for our expertise has never been greater. We invite you to join an ambitious, forward-thinking team of top professionals who are committed to safeguarding people, communities, and the environment. Together, we can take our organization—and your career to the next level.