Business Process Improvement Consultant

Looking for big consulting firm experience but with all the advantages of a small company? Join the Vergys Team!

Note: Candidates must be based in the Washington, DC, area for periodic on-site client work.

Vergys, LLC ("Vergys") provides strategic, operational, and IT consulting services to C-Suite leaders in federal, public, and private sector organizations. Our capable, results-oriented team partners with clients to expose obstacles, develop effective solutions, and enable breakthroughs that help our clients achieve new levels of success. We have proven strategies based on industry-leading practices that yield the highest return on our client's investment in us. We value teamwork and collaboration; an entrepreneurial spirit; taking risks and finding new methods; ethical relationships and practices; and pride in delivering quality work. We believe in a holistic, 360-degree approach to professional development that considers client, company, and personal work. Being our best selves makes us better prepared to help our clients solve their most difficult challenges.

We seek an entry- to mid-level professional to fill a key role on a new project supporting a Federal client. This project provides a blend of general management consulting, business process improvement, and organizational transformation support.

The ideal candidate pays exceptional attention to detail, is accountable for achieving desired outcomes for clients, and excels at analyzing large amounts of information and distilling results into practical, straightforward solutions. Additionally, candidates should be comfortable performing as part of an established team, willing to manage and complete ongoing project tasks and briefings, and learning and understanding client needs related to improving internal processes, industry best practices, and organizational development and modeling. You'll interact directly and coordinate with client leadership, internal program team members, and key program stakeholders.

The position provides project consulting support to assist in managing key organizational or operational functions that support the mission. The ideal candidate is local to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area - the role is expected to be a hybrid of on-site and off-site/remote work.

Core Job Responsibilities and Daily Tasks

An Associate at Vergys is a role where consultants actively participate in multiple aspects of a project based on interests, skills, client needs, and firm opportunities. Associates work closely with the firm's senior leaders, all of whom come from a traditional "Big Four" consulting background. Core responsibilities include the following:

Work closely with the project team and government personnel to prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical project documents (e.g., organizational needs assessments, risk management plans, strategic planning, and cost-benefit analysis)

Collect and manipulate a variety of data to pinpoint strengths, opportunities, and generate recommendations or conclusions

Conduct primary research supporting client recommendations

Synthesize and summarize data, research, or communications (e.g., summary briefings and meeting minutes)

As required, provide draft documentation support in planning, developing, and staffing products such as senior-level briefings, correspondence, reports, databases, and websites

Review program and customer documentation for accuracy and completeness

Review program technical, cost, and schedule data to assess performance against program objectives

Develop and recommend courses of action (COA) briefs to support the procurement process

Independently apply experience and knowledge to various project and program initiatives: investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, or evaluate solutions for project and program contracting efforts; issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes

Contribute to firm marketing and business development efforts

Required Skills and Qualifications: Successful candidates are highly professional, take personal accountability for completing tasks from start to finish, are focused on client success, and demonstrate adaptability and strong initiative while meeting the following qualifications and requirements.

Bachelor's Degree in science, technology, engineering, political science, or management-related field and 3-5 years of professional experience;

Preferred: 3-5 years of professional experience in a professional services setting

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Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Information Management, or Doctorate from an academically rigorous program and 1-3 years of professional experience

Preferred: 1-3 years of professional experience in a professional services setting

Proficiency in Microsoft's Office Tool Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred: Advanced skills in Microsoft's Office Tool Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience developing and presenting complex information to senior leaders in the government

Preferred: Experience developing, delivering, and supporting change management initiatives

Strong quantitative skills and comfort working with, analyzing, and synthesizing large sets of data into a coherent, persuasive narrative

Ability to disseminate conversations into tasks and paths ahead (e.g., meeting notes, action items, documentation)

Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and effectively communicate in group settings

Writing ability meets established standards for Order, Clarity, Conciseness, Style, and Terminology.

Disciplined in time management, adheres to deadlines, and can work autonomously to handle multiple projects and a flexible work schedule.

Ability to work individually and cooperatively in a team environment with a willingness to share knowledge and learn

Confidence, creativity, and a strong professional drive

Work Environment

This is a service-focused position in a professional service setting. Associates will periodically work on-site alongside other team members and our clients, providing high levels of client and team interaction while developing client management skills. Work environments tend to be dynamic and fast-paced, requiring flexible, upbeat, collaborative, and self-starting individuals.

This is a full-time, entry-to-mid-level position in the Washington, DC, Metro area. We offer a competitive benefits package, including training expense reimbursement, health insurance compensation, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vergys LLC provides strategic, operational, and IT consulting services to federal, public, and private sector organizations. Our capable, results-oriented team partners with our clients to expose obstacles, develop effective solutions, and enable breakthroughs to greater levels of success. We have proven strategies that yield the highest return on our clients’ investment in us. We value teamwork and collaboration; an entrepreneurial spirit; taking risks and finding new methods; ethical relationships and practices; and pride in delivering quality work. We believe in a holistic, 360-degree approach to professional development that considers client, company, and personal work. By being our best selves, we’re better prepared to help the Federal Government solve its most difficult challenges.