Executive and Team Coach, DOT Executive Coaching Program (Anticipated)

Navanti Group; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 482,000; Part time

Job summary

Navanti Group seeks experienced Executive and Team Coaches to support a U.S. Department of Transportation executive coaching program. The role targets senior leaders across DOT’s 11 Operating Administrations, with virtual coaching and occasional in-person meetings in the Washington, DC area.

Applicants should hold an ICF credential (PCC/MCC) and have documented executive coaching experience. This anticipated contract position offers flexible, part-time or contract engagement and requires strong

Qualifications

• Completion of coach training through an ICF-accredited or certified program.
• Active ICF Professional Certified or Master Certified Coach credential.
• Ability to document current ICF credential status.
• Experience coaching executives, senior leaders, or equivalent decision-makers.
• Proficiency with Teams, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential coaching intake and goal-setting with executives.
• Establish objectives and individualized engagement plans.
• Deliver structured executive-coaching sessions.
• Coach leaders in strategic thinking, communication, and executive presence.
• Support translating coaching insights into leadership actions.
• Coordinate scheduling and maintain engagement records.
• Provide surge coaching as program demand changes.
• Maintain professional credentials and ethics per ICF standards.

Skills

Executive coaching

Confidentiality

Executive communication

Leadership development

Relationship building

Education

ICF credential (PCC/MCC)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Microsoft 365

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

DEVELOP YOUR CAREER
Navanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career.

Do really interesting work
Work on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development.

Have a voice
We eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels.

We honor drive and excellence
Our meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business.

Be creative
We encourage fresh thinking because that's what drives innovation in our field.

Navanti provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, handicap, disability, or status as a Veteran. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form and take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse of power.

Executive and Team Coach, DOT Executive Coaching Program (Anticipated)

Position: Executive and Team Coach, DOT Executive Coaching Program (Anticipated)

Location: Hybrid – Washington, DC Metro Area
Employment: Part-Time or Contract
Clearance: Not required
Anticipated Period of Performance: September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027

Position Overview

Navanti Group is seeking experienced Executive and Team Coaches to support an anticipated U.S. Department of Transportation executive coaching program serving senior leaders and executive teams across DOT’s 11 Operating Administrations.

Selected coaches may provide confidential individual executive coaching, executive team coaching, leadership assessments, or a combination of these services based on their qualifications and availability. Candidates should identify the coaching and assessment capabilities for which they wish to be considered.

Work is expected to involve substantial virtual coaching and coordination. Candidates must also be available for occasional in-person meetings, coaching sessions, or program activities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, as required.

This anticipated position is contingent upon contract award. Submission of an application does not constitute an offer of employment, guarantee placement, or guarantee a specific number of coaching hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential coaching intake and goal-setting discussions with participating executives
• Establish coaching objectives and individualized engagement plans
• Deliver structured individual executive-coaching sessions
• Coach senior leaders in areas such as strategic thinking, executive presence, communication, decision-making, emotional intelligence, change management, collaboration, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and performance management
• Support participants in translating coaching insights into practical leadership-development actions
• Conduct progress discussions and support engagement closeout
• Coach executive leadership teams or designated groups when appropriately qualified
• Facilitate team development involving leadership alignment, communication, collaboration, decision-making, accountability, shared goals, and conflict resolution
• Administer and debrief approved leadership assessments or 360-degree feedback instruments when appropriately qualified or certified
• Incorporate authorized assessment results into coaching objectives and development plans
• Coordinate scheduling and provide appropriate non-confidential engagement-status information for program administration
• Maintain accurate records of scheduled appointments and authorized coaching hours
• Participate in program orientation, coach-coordination meetings, and quality reviews
• Protect confidential coaching, assessment, and participant information
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with International Coaching Federation ethical standards
• Maintain current professional credentials, assessment qualifications, and required continuing education

Required Qualifications

• Completion of coach training through an International Coaching Federation-accredited or certified coach-training program
• Active International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach or Master Certified Coach credential
• Ability to provide documentation verifying current ICF credential status
• Demonstrated experience providing confidential coaching to executives, senior leaders, senior managers, or comparable organizational decision-makers
• Experience conducting structured coaching engagements from intake and goal setting through progress review and conclusion
• Strong executive-level communication, listening, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to protect confidential coaching, assessment, and participant information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Microsoft 365, virtual meeting platforms, and related collaboration tools
• Availability and capacity to support the anticipated period of performance
• Availability for occasional in-person meetings or activities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching members of the Senior Executive Service, GS-15 leaders, political appointees, military executives, or comparable C-suite leaders
• Federal government executive-coaching or leadership-development experience
• Experience coaching leaders across large, geographically distributed, or mission-driven organizations
• Executive team or group-coaching experience
• Formal team-coaching education, qualification, or credential
• Experience supporting leadership transitions, organizational change, strategic decision-making, executive communication, employee engagement, conflict management, or performance improvement
• Qualification or certification to administer and debrief recognized leadership assessments
• Experience supporting enterprise-level coaching or leadership-development programs
• Availability to provide surge coaching capacity as program demand changes

Relevant Assessment Qualifications

Candidates should identify any assessment instruments they are qualified or certified to administer and debrief, including:

• Hogan Assessments
• DiSC
• CliftonStrengths
• 360-degree feedback instruments
• Team-effectiveness assessments
• Other recognized leadership or organizational-development tools

Equal Opportunity Statement

Navanti Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.