Senior Consultant

LUKOS LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a Senior Consultant to serve as a high-level strategic advisor on executive-level business transformation initiatives in Washington, DC. You will oversee high-complexity projects, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure deliverables comply with DHS and government regulations while coaching senior leaders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, PMP or DHS certification, and 12–15+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• PMP certification, DHS mid-level PM certification, or equivalent.
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.
• At least twelve (12) years with a Master's degree or higher.

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 cross-functional teams.
• Plan, structure, and supervise tasks to meet milestones.
• Coordinate all task contributors and partner entities across project tasks.
• Conduct rigorous quality control reviews to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Read, interpret, and evaluate DHS policy documents and directives.
• Apply legal and regulatory interpretations to PWS activities as directed.
• Deliver executive coaching to senior leaders for change management.
• Craft and deliver executive-level presentations and reports.

Skills

Executive coaching

Strategic guidance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

PMP certification or DHS mid-level PM certification

15+ years experience

12+ years with Master's

Job description

Position

Senior Consultant

Location

Washington, DC

Job Id

2232-26P-GO-223 - PMASS

# of Openings

1

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.

Quote

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

Benefits

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
• Federal holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.