Senior Consultant

Lukos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a Senior Consultant to act as a high-level strategic advisor and subject matter expert for government transformation initiatives in Washington, DC. The role oversees complex projects, drives business process re-engineering, and coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver on schedule while adhering to DHS and customer standards.

The position emphasizes executive coaching, policy interpretation, and delivering concise executive-level reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• PMP certification (Department of Homeland Security) or equivalent.
• (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification or equivalent.
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.
• At least twelve (12) years with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance for high-visibility, executive-level projects.
• Lead process design and organizational re-engineering to modernize workflows.
• Direct and manage high-complexity projects with strict timelines and resources.
• Coordinate all task contributors and partner entities for collaboration.
• Conduct rigorous quality control to ensure outputs meet requirements.

Skills

Strategic guidance

Executive coaching

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

PMP certification

DHS mid-level PM certification or equivalent

15+ years relevant experience

12+ years with Master's degree

Job description

Senior Consultant

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, and
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security
• (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent certification
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or
• At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Experience Required

• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or
• At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Job Objective

To serve as a high-level strategic advisor and subject matter expert responsible for guiding executive-level business transformation initiatives, overseeing high-complexity projects, and ensuring all deliverables adhere strictly to government regulations and customer standards. Working under the direction of the Project Manager or designee, the Senior Consultant drives business process re-engineering, provides executive coaching, and coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes within schedule and resource constraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and direction for high-visibility, executive-level projects incorporating initiative management principles, business process development, and strategic alignment.
• Lead process design and organizational re-engineering efforts to modernize workflows, drive efficiency, and achieve strategic program objectives.

• Direct and manage projects of high complexity, keeping cross-functional efforts aligned to meet strict timelines and resource constraints.
• Plan, structure, and supervise tasks to ensure project milestones are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Coordinate all task contributors, team members, and partner entities to foster seamless collaboration and accountability across project tasks.
• Conduct rigorous quality control reviews on all draft and final work products to guarantee technical completeness, accuracy, and full alignment with customer requirements.

• Read, interpret, and evaluate federal and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy documents, regulations, and operational directives.
• Apply legal and regulatory interpretations fully and compliant to all PWS activities as directed by the Project Manager or designee.

• Deliver one-on-one and team-based executive coaching to senior leaders to support change management and strategic decision-making.
• Craft and deliver clear, concise, and persuasive oral presentations and executive-level written reports tailored to senior leadership.

Education & Certification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, and
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security
• (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, or equivalent certification, and
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or
• At least twelve (12) years of experience with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Work Location

• Washington, D.C., United States

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name:

Lukos is ancient Greek for “wolf”. The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.