Project Management Consultant - Cyber Service Delivery - Senior Associate

Lafayette Group Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybride; USD 72 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lafayette Group is seeking a Project Management Consultant - Cyber Service Delivery - Senior Associate to support CISA in managing cyber shared services for federal agencies and critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, deliverables, and cross-functional teamwork, with hybrid work in Arlington, VA. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a related bachelor's degree, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, business, public policy, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent research, problem solving, critical thinking, and listening skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft written work products, including strategic plans, project plans, process flows, meeting summaries and fact sheets.
• Support customer/stakeholder engagement activities such as drafting communications and reporting on onboarding progress.
• Lead development of slide presentations and infographics for communicating complex topics.
• Liaise with federal and consulting team members to share insights and improve service delivery.
• Gather insights through performance metrics and make recommendations.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Project Management Consultant - Cyber Service Delivery - Senior Associate

Job Description

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
• Lead 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
• Lead the tracking and reporting of 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
• Provide guidance and limited direction to junior staff on deliverable development and project taskings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in cybersecurity, computer science, business, public policy, finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent 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 work within a cross-functional team and lead individual project workstreams, as needed.
• 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

• Consulting e xperience in the federal government environment
• Experience providing guidance to junior staff on project deliverable development
• Experience in cybersecurity and/or homeland security
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and/or Masters degree in cybersecurity, national security, public policy or other relevant field
• 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

$72,000 - 85,000

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.