What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Management Consultant position at ABS Group?
Job Description
We are looking for a Management Consultant in the Washington, DC area to support the implementation of organizational and performance improvement programs and internal communications support within the Department of Transportation. The candidate will work on a dynamic team comprised of ABS Group employees and highly engaged clients to meet fast-paced project requirements and provide end-user support. Every day, our team members analyze and design solutions to inform clients how to best address their most complex challenges and improve business operations. The ideal candidate is a team player, critical thinker, and problem solver that enjoys working in a dynamic collaborative environment.
What You Will Do:
Education and Experience
Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
About Us
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
We are looking for a Management Consultant in the Washington, DC area to support the implementation of organizational and performance improvement programs and internal communications support within the Department of Transportation. The candidate will work on a dynamic team comprised of ABS Group employees and highly engaged clients to meet fast-paced project requirements and provide end-user support. Every day, our team members analyze and design solutions to inform clients how to best address their most complex challenges and improve business operations. The ideal candidate is a team player, critical thinker, and problem solver that enjoys working in a dynamic collaborative environment.
What You Will Do:
- Helps solve a diverse mix of problems facing our government clients
- Understands and applies process improvement and performance management concepts
- Participates in requirements gathering sessions with clients and stakeholders
- Supports facilitation of working group meetings, interviews, and workshop sessions with clients
- Identifies and understands client expectations as part of the requirements gathering process
- Works with team to translate business needs and gaps into formal requirements documentation
- Participates in analysis and supports development of solution design concepts to meet client needs
- Creates performance metrics, collects performance data, and applies appropriate analytical techniques to identify significant trends and inform decision making
- Develops tailored briefing materials and reports to communicate concepts, analysis results, and recommendations to a diverse group of stakeholders
- Develops end-user documentation and training material
- Facilitates internal communications with and for our clients
- Comfortably presents work to convey results or facilitate discussion to support client decisions
- Maintains a positive working environment to foster productive and healthy team and client relationships
Education and Experience
- 1 – 2 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong affinity for process improvement or organizational development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Detail-oriented individual with the ability to quickly ramp up with new clients, their business needs, and technologies
- Strong communication skills with a broad range of stakeholder groups
- Analytical skills, including the ability to collect, synthesize, and summarize relevant data, and perform root cause analysis
- Reliable, client-focused, and capable of working independently under the supervision of project managers
- Ability to develop documentation summarizing findings and advocating for decision
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Drive and desire to learn and grow
- Ability to distill information, develop insights, and work alongside clients to solve complex challenges
- Takes ownership of assignments and can prioritize work based on client’s needs
- Needs to be familiar with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
- Experience supporting government clients
- Experience with application of industry standard guidelines
- Experience in the Google Workspace environment
- Internal communications support
Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position
Working Conditions:
Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
About Us
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs