Policy Support Consultant - Secret Clearance

Deloitte France; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Project - Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation in the Operations Transformation team. The role involves providing administrative support, developing senior leader materials, and managing cross-office workflows.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, an active Secret clearance, and experience in change and communications management, with the ability to work on-site five days a week and travel about 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience in change and communications management.
• Ability to work on site with the client 5 days a week.
• Travel up to 25% based on project needs.
• United States work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional and administrative assistance to the client on correspondence, legislative affairs, and strategic communications.
• Develop senior leader materials such as read-aheads, policy recommendations, legislative briefings, and support front-office requests.
• Manage the administrative workflow between offices, communicate across leadership, and develop policy among Military, Civilian, and contractor personnel.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Deadline orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey—before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers integrated, end-to-end support and advisory services covering valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, government operations modernization, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. Work alongside clients every step of the way, helping them navigate new challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and provide practical solutions at every stage of their journey—before, during, and after any major transformational projects or transactions.

Work you'll do

As a Project - Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Operations Transformation team, you will:

• Provide functional and administrative assistance to the client on matters of correspondence, legislative affairs, and strategic communications.
• Develop senior leader materials such as read aheads, policy recommendations, legislative briefings, and provide support to front office requests for special projects.
• Manage the administrative workflow between offices, communication across leadership, and develop policy between Military, Civilian, and contractor personnel.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our Operations Transformation offering provides NextGen core operational solutions and operating models, business-led technology support, and process optimization services, maximizing value to our government clients' missions.

The Project Delivery Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Active Secret clearance
• Must have professional experience in with: Change and communications management
• Ability to work on site with the client 5 days a week
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience drafting, editing, and proofreading briefings, reports, and presentations
• Understanding of the federal defense sector

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Virginia, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Virginia into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $88,600 to $147,600.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at [e-mail].

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