Project Management Consultant - Cyber Service Delivery - Associate

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group (LGI) seeks a Project Management Consultant - Cyber Service Delivery - Associate to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in managing cyber shared services for federal agencies and critical infrastructure.

You will engage customers and stakeholders, produce strategic plans and deliverables, and help coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure on-time execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of management consulting experience.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
• Strong written and oral communication, and research skills.
• Ability to think strategically and manage multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Draft written work products including strategic plans and project plans.
• Support customer and stakeholder engagement and onboarding progress.
• Create slides and infographics to explain complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to share insights and improve service delivery.
• Gather and analyze performance data and provide recommendations.
• Collect and analyze data using Microsoft Excel and other core tools.
• Track project progress to meet timelines and requirements.
• Provide meeting planning, facilitation, notetaking, and logistics support.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Management Consultant - Cyber Service Delivery - Associate

Join our team of high-end strategy and management consultants and professionals who have served on the front lines in keeping our nation and its citizens safe and secure. Have an immediate impact and grow your career quickly at the same time!

Job Summary

The Lafayette Group (LGI) is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in a variety of tasks related to management and delivery of cyber shared services to federal agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. This position will support customer and stakeholder engagement, coordination, and support; execute product/service deliverables; and contribute to overall project management activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft written work products, including strategic plans, project plans, process flows, meeting summaries and fact sheets
• Directly support customer/stakeholder engagement activities such as drafting communications, monitoring and reporting on service onboarding progress, and developing overview materials
• Support development of slide presentations and infographics helping clients communicate complex topics to various audiences
• Liaise with other consulting and federal team members across the organization to share insights, collaborate on ideas, and continuously improve service delivery and execution for customers
• Support the continuous effort to gather insights focused on service delivery success through monitoring and analyzing performance metrics, and make necessary recommendations accordingly
• Collect and analyze qualitative or quantitative data using core tools like Microsoft Excel
• Exhibit resourcefulness and research skills to find creative solutions to project challenges
• Track and report on project progress, ensuring projects meet agreed-upon timelines and requirements
• Work across a cross-functional team, providing input on team deliverables and communicating effectively with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide meeting planning, facilitation, notetaking and logistical support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 1-3 years of experience in management consulting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong research, problem solving, critical thinking, and listening skills
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple work streams and customers
• Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, ensure any conflicts are brought to the attention of the management team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, including handling quick-turn requests and changing priorities
• Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
• Ability to obtain a Federal government public trust

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field
• Understanding of basic cyber concepts
• Consulting experience with the federal government environment
• Experience in cybersecurity and/or homeland security
• Existing clearance or DHS Suitability

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Federal Contracts

This position?involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Salary Range

$60,000 - 65,000

LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI's generous total compensation package.

Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.