Consulting Associate, Business Operations and Program Management

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting and professional services firm that specializes in solving large, complex problems to help clients achieve mission results. With capabilities in management consulting, program management, strategic planning, data analysis, human capital, and technology management and implementation, we work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions to our clients.   Consultants join our practice to deliver mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company through company service projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven, and confident professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.  
The Consulting Associate, Business Operations and Program Management applies consulting, business operations, analytical, and program management expertise to support federal clients in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. This role supports business operations activities including program performance reporting, financial and budget tracking, metric development and reporting and risk management. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of relevant experience , is detail-oriented, analytical, and skilled at translating complex program information into clear reports and recommendations that support leadership decision-making.

This position works closely with government stakeholders, program managers, business operations staff, and investment planning teams to monitor program health, track performance, identify risks, and ensure timely reporting across multiple initiatives.
Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a  hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.   Resp onsibilities
- Support business operations activities, including program performance reporting, financial tracking, metrics management, and executive-level reporting
- Review, analyze, and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and performance data to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Track, monitor, and report program metrics, key performance indicators, risks, issues and dependencies
- Collaborate with program leadership, business operations staff, and investment planning stakeholders to support portfolio reporting and submission requirements
- Develop narratives, justifications, and supporting documentation for program updates, schedule changes, budget adjustments, and other reporting activities
- Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for client leadership
- Support risk management activities, including maintaining risk registers, tracking mitigation actions, and reporting program risks.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve program performance
- Attend governance meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements to gather information and provide program support
- 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
Required Qualifications
- 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
- Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
- Education:  Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required
- Experience supporting business operations, performance management, investment planning, and risk management
- Experience developing, analyzing, and reporting program metrics, performance measures, and operational data.
- Experience supporting financial management, budget tracking, resource planning, or program reporting activities.
- Experience maintaining project schedules, risks, issues, and status reporting artifacts
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and collaboration tools.
- Experience developing executive briefings, dashboards, status reports, and presentations.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting federal government programs
- Desire to join a company and team and stay for the long-term, gaining more leadership and supervisory responsibility
- Excellent work ethic in a dynamic, complex, and challenging environment and self-motivated with the ability to take on more responsibility quickly
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
- Proven to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong leadership potential
- Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture
- 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: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, loves to learn, excited to engage and build relationships
Applying to the Company: Our Recruiting Team carefully reviews each application before determining which candidates proceed to the next phase. Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a brief cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.  The use of AI tools or AI-generated content is strictly prohibited throughout the application process. Applicants are expected to rely solely on their own knowledge, experience, judgment, and work when completing application materials and participating in any stage of the hiring process. Any applicant found to have used AI assistance will be removed from consideration for the position.    Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional developm ent, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $62,000 - $70,000 . This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.   About Arc Aspicio:   We create and deliver integrated, innovative, and trusted solutions to enhance our nation’s future Arc Aspicio creates and delivers integrated and innovative solutions to enhance our nation’s future. As a consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, human-centered design, human capital, data analytics, and technology. Our teams use Arc Aspicio’s  Strategy Innovation Lab  methods, tools, and templates to accelerate results for our clients. We seek team members that:
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and analysis skills, are excellent communicators, love to collaborate, and want to develop as professionals and leaders
- Want to learn the business of consulting and contribute to the company’s growth
- Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
- Learn quickly, ask for help, and go beyond a task and achieve results
- Learn and share knowledge, express gratitude, and help their teams succeed
- Join for a career, not just the first project
Commitment to Respect, Collaboration, and Innovation:  Arc Aspicio is dedicated to fostering a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can contribute to the company and serve our clients. As a growing professional services solutions firm focused on solving large, complex problems, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of experience, skills, and knowledge. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V