Consultant - Global Program Specialist

Control Risks; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Prescription Benefits

FSA

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Disability Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

401 (K) Retirement

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Control Risks in Washington, DC is seeking a Consultant to support delivery and management of multiple client programs within its Embedded Consulting Services practice. This client-facing role requires operational discipline, clear communication and the ability to coordinate competing priorities across a diverse portfolio.

The Consultant will manage program workstreams, liaise with client stakeholders and embedded Team Leads, under a Director.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of progressive experience in program or project coordination, client services, account management or consulting.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and building effective relationships with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, performance reporting, contract administration or workforce operations, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service delivery across a portfolio of client accounts, both global and domestic, maintaining regular communication with client stakeholders and internal Team Leads.
• Coordinate priorities, commitments and deliverables across multiple programs, escalating material risks, issues or resource constraints to senior account leadership.
• Partner with Team Leads to monitor operational performance, reinforce accountability and support continuous improvement across a geographically dispersed team of embedded consultants.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, HR and Team Leads on workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities aligned with client needs and Control Risks standards.
• Maintain and improve practical frameworks and tools that support professional development, performance management, succession planning and knowledge sharing across the program.
• Coordinate QBR development and recurring client reporting, ensuring program and personnel metrics are accurate, consistently tracked and translated into clear insights and actions.
• Work across internal functions to coordinate deliverables, resolve routine program issues and support the successful execution of account priorities.
• Support program financial administration, including budget tracking, expense review, billing coordination and contract documentation, escalating variances or commercial risks as appropriate.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve or expand services and contribute analysis and account knowledge to discussions led by senior colleagues.
• Play a key role in developing proposals, RFP responses, renewals and other business development activity by driving coordinating inputs and producing high-quality written materials.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, recommend process improvements, outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and business-minded Consultant to support the delivery and management of multiple client programs within Control Risks' Embedded Consulting Services practice. This client-facing role requires strong operational discipline, clear communication, sound judgment and the ability to coordinate competing priorities across a diverse portfolio of accounts.

The Consultant will manage defined program workstreams and serve as a day-to-day liaison between client stakeholders, embedded Team Leads and Control Risks colleagues. Working under the direction of a Director, the Consultant will help maintain consistent service delivery, strengthen program governance and identify practical opportunities to improve client outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting contingent workforces, vendors or staffing programs within a client services, account management or professional services environment.

• Manage day-to-day service delivery across a portfolio of client accounts, both global and domestic, maintaining regular communication with client stakeholders and internal Team Leads.
• Coordinate priorities, commitments and deliverables across multiple programs, escalating material risks, issues or resource constraints to senior account leadership.
• Partner with Team Leads to monitor operational performance, reinforce accountability and support continuous improvement across a geographically dispersed team of embedded consultants.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, HR and Team Leads on workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities aligned with client needs and Control Risks standards.
• Maintain and improve practical frameworks and tools that support professional development, performance management, succession planning and knowledge sharing across the program.
• Coordinate QBR development and recurring client reporting, ensuring program and personnel metrics are accurate, consistently tracked and translated into clear insights and actions.
• Work across internal functions to coordinate deliverables, resolve routine program issues and support the successful execution of account priorities.
• Support program financial administration, including budget tracking, expense review, billing coordination and contract documentation, escalating variances or commercial risks as appropriate.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve or expand services and contribute analysis and account knowledge to discussions led by senior colleagues.
• Play a key role in developing proposals, RFP responses, renewals and other business development activity by driving coordinating inputs and producing high-quality written materials.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, recommend process improvements, outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and business-minded Consultant to support the delivery and management of multiple client programs within Control Risks' Embedded Consulting Services practice. This client-facing role requires strong operational discipline, clear communication, sound judgment and the ability to coordinate competing priorities across a diverse portfolio of accounts.

The Consultant will manage defined program workstreams and serve as a day-to-day liaison between client stakeholders, embedded Team Leads and Control Risks colleagues. Working under the direction of a Director, the Consultant will help maintain consistent service delivery, strengthen program governance and identify practical opportunities to improve client outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting contingent workforces, vendors or staffing programs within a client services, account management or professional services environment.

• Manage day-to-day service delivery across a portfolio of client accounts, both global and domestic, maintaining regular communication with client stakeholders and internal Team Leads.
• Coordinate priorities, commitments and deliverables across multiple programs, escalating material risks, issues or resource constraints to senior account leadership.
• Partner with Team Leads to monitor operational performance, reinforce accountability and support continuous improvement across a geographically dispersed team of embedded consultants.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, HR and Team Leads on workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities aligned with client needs and Control Risks standards.
• Maintain and improve practical frameworks and tools that support professional development, performance management, succession planning and knowledge sharing across the program.
• Coordinate QBR development and recurring client reporting, ensuring program and personnel metrics are accurate, consistently tracked and translated into clear insights and actions.
• Work across internal functions to coordinate deliverables, resolve routine program issues and support the successful execution of account priorities.
• Support program financial administration, including budget tracking, expense review, billing coordination and contract documentation, escalating variances or commercial risks as appropriate.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve or expand services and contribute analysis and account knowledge to discussions led by senior colleagues.
• Play a key role in developing proposals, RFP responses, renewals and other business development activity by driving coordinating inputs and producing high-quality written materials.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, recommend process improvements, outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of progressive experience in program or project coordination, client services, account management or consulting, preferably within risk, security, staffing or professional services.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams and building effective relationships with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to organize priorities, track actions, solve routine operational problems and elevate complex or sensitive issues appropriately.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, performance reporting, contract administration or workforce operations, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare client-ready reports, proposals and presentations to engage stakeholders at different levels.
• Ability to work independently within defined objectives while collaborating closely with senior account leadership and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones when required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required; project management or related certification is preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risksparticipatesin the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.