Public Member Consultant

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Arcticom, a BSNC family company, seeks a Public Member Consultant in Washington, DC, to support The Department of State's Office of Performance Evaluation in performing annual reviews of Foreign Service personnel.

The position requires a US citizen with a college degree, willingness to travel overseas, and availability for a multi-week on-site training in Washington, with subsequent board reviews conducted remotely. It is a full-time assignment with a strong emphasis on integrity and judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• US citizen with overseas travel or work experience.
• Available to serve full-time during board sessions.
• Must pass background check and not be a foreign agent or conflict of interest.

Responsibilities

• Support DoS Office of Performance Evaluation in annual Foreign Service reviews.
• Participate in multiple selection boards with DoS professionals and one Public Member.
• Board activities may require on-site training and remote record reviews.

Skills

Organizational procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal & teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Arcticom

Offering a broad range of information technology solutions, Arcticom, LLC provides network and systems administration, enterprise architecture and resource planning, certification and accreditation, software design, programming, maintenance of telecommunications and land mobile radio equipment and systems, help desk support and IT transformation services among other services.

About Arcticom

Offering a broad range of information technology solutions, Arcticom, LLC provides network and systems administration, enterprise architecture and resource planning, certification and accreditation, software design, programming, maintenance of telecommunications and land mobile radio equipment and systems, help desk support and IT transformation services among other services.
Arcticom offers impressive performance that is routinely recognized with exceptional ratings and commendations tied to installation successes. Satisfied Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) family customers include the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, the Departments of State, Justice, Commerce, Agriculture, Interior, Homeland Security, the General Services Administration, the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S Census Bureau.
Arcticom, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a Public Member Consultant career professional to support The Department of State, Office of Performance Evaluation in performing annual reviews of Foreign Service personnel.

About this position: Public Member Consultant in Washington, DC

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Arcticom, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a Public Member Consultant career professional to support The Department of State, Office of Performance Evaluation in performing annual reviews of Foreign Service personnel. This position requires an individual with experience in one of the following career areas: Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Educators (at all levels), Medical Practitioners, Business, Human Resources, Building Operations, Transportation and Freight, Security Engineer, Media, or Finance Professionals.
This effort requires availability of 40 hours per week (minimum) from mid-May to the mid-August and some part‑time consulting from September thru April. However, two weeks of board training must be in‑person in Wash DC where all members meet the Foreign Service members you may be assigned to work with during the summer cycle. After the training period, the summer board cycle will continue full‑time virtually. Travel costs are reimbursed if outside the DMV area, according to standard government rates. The basic requirements include being a US Citizen with a college degree that can pass a background check (an unclassified security clearance) without any a legal or financial conflict of interest and has traveled or worked/lived abroad. Background: The Department of State maintains a rigorous system to promote employees (worldwide) on an annual basis as required under the Foreign Service Act of 1980. One key requirement is to include (1) Public Member consultant on each of the multiple Foreign Service Selection Boards that review performance records of Foreign Service personnel; recommend employees for promotion; and recommend other personnel actions when warranted. Each board will consist of 4 Department of State professionals and 1 Public Member. Public members bring diverse experience and perspectives to Board deliberations that enhance the integrity of the performance review process for employees who represent the United States.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Department of State, Office of Performance Evaluation Boards, can meet from four to nine weeks. The projected time frame for concentrated board activity is approximately mid‑May to mid‑August, each year. Selected individuals must be available and online during core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or longer, if necessary, which may include weekends and holidays. After this period, there may be other (shorter) boards for which the Arcticom Program Manager would recall interested individuals for additional board assignments. Such boards could include but are not limited to: Department Senior Review Board, the Interagency Review Board, Performance Pay Board, and Reconstituted Boards to review a limited number of personnel files. The first 2 weeks of on‑site training will occur at U.S Department of State, SA-22 1800 G St NW, Washington, DC 20520 or other local government buildings. The remainder of the board record reviews will be performed remotely.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
• Have overseas experience, which can be through work, education, or personal travel.
• Be available to serve on a full‑time basis during the entire time that the boards are in session.
• Not be employed in the Federal service at the time of appointment or during his or her service on a Selection Board.
• Not be a registered agent of a foreign principal, a lobbyist for a foreign entity, or receive income from a government of a foreign country.
• Not be a retiree from State, USAID, Foreign Commercial Service, Foreign Agriculture Service, or USGMA.
• Not be a friend, relative or other personal contact of any person employed in the Global Talent Management Office of Performance Evaluation (GTM/PE), the Office of the Director General and the Director of Global Talent (DGTM), or any office or individual involved in the selection/formalization of the service of the public member.
• Not be a direct recipient of grants or other funding from the Department of State such that it could be deemed a conflict of interest. Prior Experience: Public Member Consultant candidates experience including but not limited to: Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Educators (all levels), Medical Practitioners, Business, Human Resources, Building Operations, Transportation and Freight, Security Engineer, Media, or Finance Professionals.
• Required: US Citizen, Overseas travel or work, pass a background check, and accept up to a one‑year consultant assignment. (please list countries of international travel and interest in International Affairs on resume)
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.
  

Preferred

• N/A
  

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunities to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi‑line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.
  

DOT Covered/Safety‑Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety‑sensitive” functions.
  

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

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.