About the role:

As a company founded by service-disabled Veterans, we at DFC are driven by a duty to serve our clients, our employees, and our community. We are committed to helping organizations achieve their goals by cultivating a team of talented professionals that delivers exceptional service, creative insights, and high-quality results.

Duty First is seeking a Human Capital Consultant to serve as a member of the Human Capital Management (HCM) Team. The HCM team works with organizations to optimize their workforce by realigning and refining operations and processes, ultimately improving their effectiveness. Our professionals address organizational and personnel barriers so that clients can reach mission objectives. The Analyst will assist the HCM team by supporting project tasks and completing assigned project activities. The Consultant will assist with various project management tasks including managing the project schedule, reporting progress, and identifying risks.

What the role requires:

* Support workforce development and change management efforts.
* Support efforts to analyze data and develop action plans based on it.
* Develop and lead Organization Development (OD) activities.
* Conduct qualitative research analyses and reporting.
* Create quality deliverables on time and on budget.
* Monitor project progress by tracking activity, writing status reports, and recommending actions. This includes administering or managing specific projects, programs or tasks.
* Support efforts to develop and evaluate training.

What you need to be successful:

* 2-5 years of experience in a human capital field or in management consulting.
* Familiarity with OD interventions and change management is preferred.
* Familiarity with the following human capital topics: talent management, performance management, training, and leadership development.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Ability to work well in a team-based environment is required.
* Basic project management skills.
* Presentation and facilitation skills are required.
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
* Excellent writing and oral presentation skills.
* Strong attention to detail is required.
* Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Other important information:

* Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, ideally with major course work in I/O psychology, organization development, human resources/human capital, business administration or a related field.
* Applicants should have the ability to obtain a US government security clearance, if needed.
* Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer.
* Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates.

Location

This opportunity is available in the Washington DC metro area (flexible work arrangement), Charlotte NC (fulltime remote), Columbia SC (fulltime remote), and Minneapolis MN (fulltime remote).

Is consulting the right career for you?

A career in consulting can offer a wide variety of experiences and is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth. The characteristics below are those of a typical consultant in this field; we encourage you to consider if these are applicable to you as you complete your application.

* Thrives when working in a challenging, fast-paced environment
* Balances competing priorities and fluctuating workloads with composure
* Works well in teams or independently, as the job requires
* Commits the requisite hours and effort to ensure deliverables are submitted on time and error-free, sometimes working beyond the traditional nine-to-five
* Dives into new and unfamiliar tasks, employing a learn-as-you-go mentality and problem-solving skills
* Has the foresight to strategically plan and anticipate next steps and outcomes
* Uses interpersonal skills to establish and uphold strong client relationships, representing the company positively
* Values quality in client deliverables and internal tasks
* Enjoys having a high level of responsibility and task autonomy
* Acts professionally in all circumstances and enjoys creating and nurturing a professional network of peers, clients, and partners
* Duty First Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s).