Job Summary

Aptive is seeking an experienced Consultant for a potential contract supporting the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program. The Consultant will provide subject matter expertise to inter-agency working groups.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal candidate can experience a wide range of projects to gain experience and skill-sets and share your ideas in an environment that values innovation. Our culture is aimed to create an environment where employees lean into servant leadership, are encouraged to elevate, and are empowered to shift the drift, that is, to be innovative and transformative in career and client service.

• Support client directors/managers with high-level, cross-functional focus and assistance.
• Delivery of high quality, senior executive-level deliverables.
• Evaluate analytical results and develop new and adapted analytical techniques.
• Prepare briefings, studies, and reports for presentation to senior executive level and senior client officials.
• Provide performance analysis and process improvement using industry best practice methodologies and tools.
• Review and analyze reports involving workload data, performance metrics, and other statistical information for content, completeness, and timeliness, and develop executive key summary information.
• Providing SME level knowledge to support inter-agency working groups
• Assisting with the writing and editing of technical reports and planning documents
• Work with the NITRD team to determine needs and can lead studies and survey to collect data

Minimum Qualifications

• Position requires a masters’ degree in a relevant field
• The SME will have at least 10 years’ of experience providing support within industry
• Technical writing experience required.
• Must be adept at higher-level editorial tasks.
• Ability to analyze technical information and communicate results, issues, risks, and impacts in a concise manner to a diverse audience.
• Must understand personal and team roles, contributing to a positive working environment, and proactively seek and provide guidance, clarification, and feedback.
• Strong in communicating in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats, including presenting to senior executives, developing lasting relationships, delivering clear requests for information, and communicating potential conflicts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Desired Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Experience supporting NSF or NITRD previously

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

COVID 19 Vaccine Statement

This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to government vaccination mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status and proof of vaccination, or an adjudicated accommodation may be required for employment.