Public Member Consultant

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) invites applications for Public Member Consultant – Washington, DC. The role supports the U.S. Department of State, Office of Performance Evaluation, reviewing Foreign Service personnel and advising on promotions.

Initial two weeks are in-person in Washington, DC, with remaining duties performed virtually; travel costs are reimbursed at standard rates. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed and in good standing.
• Overseas experience via work, study, or travel.
• Full-time availability during board-in-session periods.
• U.S. citizen with ability to pass background checks and security clearances.
• Experience in public sector, education, law enforcement, IT, or related fields is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support DoS Performance Evaluation boards during four to nine-week periods each year.
• Review performance records and advise on promotions and personnel actions.
• Attend in-person trainings at the DoS and work virtually during other periods.
• Remain online 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and may work extended hours, weekends, or holidays.
• Assist with additional board assignments as requested by the Arcticom Program Manager.

Skills

Written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational procedures

Customer service principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Public Member Consultant – Washington, DC

Basing in Washington, DC, Arcticom (BSNC family) seeks a Public Member Consultant to support the U.S. Department of State, Office of Performance Evaluation in the annual review of Foreign Service personnel.

This consultant will serve 40 hours per week (minimum) from 20 May to the end of August each year, with additional part‑time consulting from September 2025 to 19 April. The first two weeks require in‑person work in Washington, DC; thereafter, duties will be performed virtually. Travel costs are reimbursed according to standard government rates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Department of State Office of Performance Evaluation boards during four to nine‑week periods, typically from approximately May 17 to August 15 each year.
• Participate in board deliberations to review performance records of Foreign Service personnel, recommend employees for promotion, and suggest other personnel actions as warranted.
• Attend first‑two‑week in‑person training sessions at the U.S. Department of State, SA‑221800 G St NW, Washington, DC 20520.
• Remain available online during core business hours 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and may need to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays to meet board schedules.
• Assist with additional board assignments (e.g., Department Senior Review Board, Interagency Review Board, Performance Pay Board, etc.) as requested by the Arcticom Program Manager.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Overseas experience through work, education, or personal travel.
• Full‑time availability during entire board‑in‑session periods.
• Not currently employed in federal service, nor a registered agent of a foreign principal, lobbyist for a foreign entity, or receive income from a foreign government.
• Not a retiree of the State, USAID, Foreign Commercial Service, Foreign Agriculture Service, or USGMA.
• No personal or familial relationship with the Global Talent Management Office of Performance Evaluation or associated offices.
• No direct receipt of grants or other funding from the Department of State that could constitute a conflict of interest.
• U.S. citizen, with overseas travel experience, able to pass a background check, and willing to accept up to a one‑year consulting assignment.
• Experience as a Public Member Consultant or in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Educators (all levels), Medical Practitioners, Business, Human Resources, Building Operations, Transportation and Freight, Security Engineering, Media, or Finance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows.
• Basic familiarity with relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms).
• Understanding of customer service principles.
• Awareness of data privacy and confidentiality principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Time‑management and prioritization ability.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Qualifying Factors

• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and obtain acceptable background check results.
• May need clearance and access to military installations, if applicable.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.