Rising Federal Consultant — Strategy, Data & Programs

arc-aspicio; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Aspicio is a leading consulting and professional services firm delivering mission-critical solutions for Federal clients. The Junior Federal Consulting Associate role focuses on solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with 1–4 years of relevant experience and a clearance-ready profile.

This position supports homeland security and justice initiatives, with hybrid work at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of relevant experience or comparable analytical experience in a directly relevant business role.
• Clearance: Due to Federal contract and/or regulatory requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens only. This position does not offer employer sponsorship
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required
• Experience in large, complex Federal government or other nationwide programs with a preferred focus on grants and program management is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities including critical thinking, information seeking, and collaboration
• Direct experience with clients and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex environment
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
• Willingness to embrace ambiguity on large, complex projects and create innovative solutions in collaboration with the team and client
• Familiarity with industry trends related to supporting Federal government clients
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
• Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind‑set, excellent problem‑solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm

Responsibilities

• Work on client projects - taking full ownership of tasks and workstreams that contribute to the overall project goals and delivering high-quality solutions
• Document business processes, identify improvements, present solutions to clients, and implement solutions to achieve mission results
• Analyze business problems using interviews, knowledge, context, and quantitative data to identify improvements in processes, organizational structures, and technology for high-priority client initiatives
• Work closely with clients and teams to build on team and company knowledge to speed up the process for identifying innovative, yet practical solutions
• Create high-quality work products and deliverables including documents, presentations, and data dashboards that allow clients to make decisions
• Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
• Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
• Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop

Skills

Executive presence

Entrepreneurial spirit

Strong work ethic

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving skills

Consulting industry interest

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Arc Aspicio is a leading consulting and professional services firm delivering mission-critical solutions for Federal clients. The Junior Federal Consulting Associate role focuses on solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with 1–4 years of relevant experience and a clearance-ready profile.

This position supports homeland security and justice initiatives, with hybrid work at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remote work as needed.