Technology Consultant

About the Company

Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to better hear our customers’ challenges and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results. Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values, which can be found at http://www.riospartners.com/mission-and-values/.

About the Role

Rios Partners is seeking a Technology Consultant to support a time-bound, high-impact IT assessment for a federal agency. This role will serve as a key member of a team conducting evidence-based analysis into a federal IT organization’s performance across governance, cybersecurity, compliance, operations, service delivery, and more.

Responsibilities

• Execute Assessment Workstreams
• Support one or more assessment workstreams (e.g., organizational, technical, cybersecurity, financial, or risk) under the direction of the Project Leader
• Collect, review, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, including documentation reviews, interviews, and system/process artifacts
• Apply structured frameworks and benchmarks to assess the agency’s current state
• Conduct Analysis and Develop Findings
• Analyze IT governance, operating models, service delivery performance, cybersecurity posture, and modernization readiness
• Contribute to development of evidence-based findings, maturity assessments, and gap analyses
• Support creation of a scored IT risk register, including identification of risks, impacts, and mitigation considerations
• Produce High-Quality Deliverables
• Draft sections of assessment deliverables, including:
• Findings summaries
• Risk and issue analyses
• Benchmarking outputs
• Recommendation rationales and supporting analysis
• Ensure work products are clear, well-structured, and suitable for executive review
• Support Client Engagements
• Participate in client interviews, workshops, and working sessions
• Support preparation of briefings and readouts for leadership
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and follow-up analysis as needed
• Contribute to Team Effectiveness
• Collaborate closely with team members across workstreams
• Incorporate feedback to continuously improve analysis quality, clarity, and synthesis
• Support knowledge sharing and documentation of assessment methodologies and insights

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Required Skills

Active Top Secret Clearance

Authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely

Willingness to work on-site in the Washington DC Metro Area

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following: Federal IT, Federal Cybersecurity practices, NIST frameworks, OMB Policies, IT Modernization

Pay range and compensation package

At Rios Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our company thrives. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that reflects how much we value our people. Below is an overview of the benefits available to our employees:

• Profit-Sharing / Performance Bonus
• We believe in shared success. That’s why a portion of company profits is distributed to employees each year through our Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus program. The total amount may vary based on market conditions, company performance, and individual contributions—but the goal remains the same: to reward the team for our collective achievements.

• Retirement Plan (401k)
• We help you plan for your future. Rios Partners contributes 3% of your base salary each month to a 401(k) retirement plan, regardless of whether you choose to contribute yourself. You may also make additional contributions. Our 401(k) plan is administered through Fidelity, a leader in retirement planning.

• Health Insurance (ICHRA)
• We offer flexibility and choice through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). With ICHRA, Rios Partners contributes tax-free dollars toward your health insurance premiums, allowing you to select the plan that fits your needs rather than being restricted to a one-size-fits-all group plan.

• Vision Insurance
• We offer vision coverage through MetLife to help you care for your eye health. The plan includes benefits for eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and more.

• Dental Insurance
• Dental coverage through MetLife is provided at no cost to you or your dependents. You also have the option to upgrade to a higher-tier plan if desired.

• Disability Insurance
• Rios Partners provides both short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you. This coverage, offered through MetLife, ensures that you're protected in case of illness or injury that prevents you from working.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• We value work-life balance. You’ll receive:
• 15 days of PTO annually, with additional days based on your tenure
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Additional paid time off for life events such as bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Parental Leave (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption)