Management Consultant (Infrastructure)
Beam Reach Consulting Group seeks a part-time management consultant with experience in infrastructure and/or security to support client projects related to U.S. energy, transportation, security, or other infrastructure. Candidates will apply expertise in business management, leadership theory and application, project management, change management, and organizational strategy to support clients in government and industry.
Position: Management Consultant (Infrastructure) – Part Time
Location: Washington, DC metro area. Flexible office location opportunity. Reliable internet connectivity required to work remotely and join virtual meetings. Some domestic travel may be needed for short (2-3 day) meetings, subject to availability.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or security. Advanced degree in similar fields is a strong plus.
Experience: 15+ years in management and leadership consulting, or direct practice in industry or government.
Desired skills: Knowledge of strategic planning, project leadership, team leadership, and communications best practices. Knowledge of security policies and best practices. Effective written and oral communication skills are a must. Mastery of current software tools for business is desired (e.g. MS Office Suite, Project, Visio, GSuite).
Estimated hours/week: This is a part-time position estimated at 8-16 hours per week.
Who are we seeking? We love to work with people who offer…
Flexibility: Willing to work in an entrepreneurial environment that requires critical analysis, a questioning attitude, and self-directed research. Strong desire to learn about new or unfamiliar technical or policy topics.
Innovative approaches: Awareness of novel and leading management and leadership practices, and a willingness to share and advocate for these practices.
Confidence: Ability to direct discussions, facilitate groups of senior government and industry leaders, and strong ability to “think on your feet”. Bring a desire to try, learn, fail fast, and try again.
Capability: Ability to ask insightful questions and provide solid recommendations on current business and leadership practices. Knowledge of security, government, infrastructure, or energy domains which allows you to be conversant with scientific, engineering, or technical experts in those areas.
What are your responsibilities? You will be asked to perform…
Independent research and analysis on best methods for organizational change, strategy, and leadership in critical infrastructure domains.
Facilitate discussions on complex technical topics with subject matter experts. Form analysis and recommendations based on meeting outcomes.
Attend and actively participate in client meetings and discussions.
Lead initiatives to develop organizational strategies, cultural change, and policy development and adoption.
What can you expect? We provide a work experience that includes…
Challenging and varied projects that address complex problems – while working in a fast-paced environment.
Contribution to sustainability and resilience projects that have far-reaching, national impact.
Flexible working hours and location with high expectation for self-accountability.
Continuous improvement via learning and experiences with senior industry and government leadership.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer.
