Consulting Associate, Business Operations and Program Management

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting and professional services firm that specializes in solving large, complex problems to help clients achieve mission results. With capabilities in management consulting, program management, strategic planning, data analysis, human capital, and technology management and implementation, we work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions to our clients.
Consultants join our practice to deliver mission-critical projects and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company through company service projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, self-driven, and confident professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of a collaborative, innovative team.
The Consulting Associate, Business Operations and Program Management applies consulting, business operations, analytical, and program management expertise to support federal clients in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. This role supports business operations activities including program performance reporting, financial and budget tracking, metric development and reporting and risk management. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of relevant experience, is detail-oriented, analytical, and skilled at translating complex program information into clear reports and recommendations that support leadership decision-making.
This position works closely with government stakeholders, program managers, business operations staff, and investment planning teams to monitor program health, track performance, identify risks, and ensure timely reporting across multiple initiatives.
Arc Aspicio is currently operating in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely - depending on client, contract, and company needs. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at time of employment.
Responsibilities
Support business operations activities, including program performance reporting, financial tracking, metrics management, and executive-level reporting
Review, analyze, and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and performance data to ensure accuracy and completeness
Track, monitor, and report program metrics, key performance indicators, risks, issues and dependencies
Collaborate with program leadership, business operations staff, and investment planning stakeholders to support portfolio reporting and submission requirements
Develop narratives, justifications, and supporting documentation for program updates, schedule changes, budget adjustments, and other reporting activities
Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for client leadership
Support risk management activities, including maintaining risk registers, tracking mitigation actions, and reporting program risks.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve program performance
Attend governance meetings, working groups, and stakeholder engagements to gather information and provide program support
Take on new responsibilities and learn the mission/business while maintaining an excellent attention to detail, finding ways to exceed client expectations
Contribute to company service areas beyond just the project to build new skills and help the company grow by developing our capabilities and selling new business
Contribute to our company culture, which promotes collaboration, learning, and helping others to grow and develop
Required Qualifications
2 to 4 years of relevant experience
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship). Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required
Experience supporting business operations, performance management, investment planning, and risk management
Experience developing, analyzing, and reporting program metrics, performance measures, and operational data.
Experience supporting financial management, budget tracking, resource planning, or program reporting activities.
Experience maintaining project schedules, risks, issues, and status reporting artifacts
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and collaboration tools.
Experience developing executive briefings, dashboards, status reports, and presentations.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supporting federal government programs
Desire to join a company and team and stay for the long-term, gaining more leadership and supervisory responsibility
Excellent work ethic in a dynamic, complex, and challenging environment and self-motivated with the ability to take on more responsibility quickly
Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Proven to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Strong leadership potential
Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture
Desire to join a consulting firm and learn