International Affairs Management Consultant

Basic Qualifications (Required): 

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience performing a full range of operations management, analysis, and program support in the international space, either through work with foreign governments or other foreign NGOs.

• Experience standing up or supporting PMOs for large organizations.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

• Strong analytical, consulting, and facilitation skills.

• Expertise in process analysis and developing workflow strategies.

• Proficiency with knowledge management tools and techniques, such as MS SharePoint.

• Must have a Top-Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Federal consulting experience; Experience at DHS - Department of Homeland Security is a strong plus 

Description: 

The International Affairs Management Consultant will support a variety of business operations management, analysis, training, travel, and development activities for a new and innovative international outreach and engagement arm within a Department of Homeland Security Agency.  They will provide hands-on support to the leadership team in implementing and managing a series of programmatic growth activities aimed at growing the agency's presence and support overseas. The program aims to advance the agency's cyber and physical critical infrastructure protection priorities, and support the agency's international partners in their efforts to protect their own critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats and attacks through information sharing, capacity building, and other research and development activities. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze impacts of overseas investments, track milestones, and develop ideas for future international critical infrastructure protection capacity building and training support.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with interagency and overseas partners.

• Lead critical work-streams, including data analysis and reporting, strategic planning, internal and external communications, the attaché program, and international engagement activities.

• Strong communicator with the ability to present project reviews and phase gates to a senior audience and field questions and inquiries in a balanced and professional manner.

• Lead planning efforts to size and scope programs and priorities including working with clients and stakeholders to understand their vision and translate into actionable project plans and schedules.

• Strategize with client leadership to plan, develop, and implement concepts and strategies in support of international projects and initiatives.

Work Location:
Remote during COVID, mix of remote, corporate office, and Washington DC area post-COVID

Travel:
Infrequent (Less than 5%) 
 

Education Level:
Minimum Bachelor's degree
 

Clearance Level:
This position requires clearance at the "Top Secret" level

About MetaPhase Consulting:

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

• Inc 5000 (#737 fastest growing company in America, 668% growth)

• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2019, 2020, 2021

• G2Xchange NXT UP award for Federal Contractor making waves in 2020

• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top Tech CEO Award Winner 2019

• FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee

• Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce / Professional Services Council Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Finalist - 2020

• Virginia Businesses "2021 Best Places To Work In Virginia"

• Washington's Business Journal's "2021 Best Places to Work" in Greater Washington.