Senior Research Associate (Data Analysis And Visualization)

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects, and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an inclusive, innovative team.

The Senior Research Associate (Data Analysis and Visualization) serve as the primary subject matter expert on data collection and analysis in support of program reporting efforts. They work independently, sometimes leading a team designing appropriate data models, visualizations, and predictive models to enable decision-making and support strategic goals and objectives. They are mission-focused, have great attention to detail, and like to improve how they deliver solutions to senior clients. They have 5 years of experience in researching, gathering facts, and using analytical techniques and evaluative methods to produce products used to make organizational decisions.

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and, as approved, remotely on a part-time basis. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of methods to monitor, evaluate, forecast, and report progress toward achieving program goals and objectives to assist management in making data-driven decisions

• Interacts with other analysts to understand processes, develop analysis methodologies, and coordinate ongoing iterative development of analytical products

• Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service and achieving mission results

• Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients

• Manage work in multiple workstreams at one time while also contributing to meaningful contributions in project success in parallel with developing a consulting firm

• Apply formal consulting techniques and methods on high impact consulting projects

• Love to learn complex mission areas in homeland security such as emergency management, flood risk communications, and law enforcement

• Develop consulting skills and help grow the company outside of your project by participating in new business and strategic initiatives

• Contribute towards our learning culture, where people put team, client, and company interest ahead of their own, by demonstrating interest in supervising and supporting the growth of others

• Take advantage of company opportunities to develop leadership and consulting skills and thrive in a fast growth environment

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in researching, gathering facts, and using analytical techniques and evaluative methods to produce products used to make organizational decisions

• Experience developing business-facing statistical and data visualization capabilities using tools such as Excel and Tableau

• Experience writing technical processes and communicating information in a variety of formats and at various levels

• Excellent skills in strategic communications and ability to create compelling presentations and communicate with stakeholders

• Strong interest in working in a consulting firm and entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to learn business concepts

• Enthusiasm to collaborate with others and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects

• 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

• Technological savvy with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools (SharePoint preferred) and data analysis platforms

• Ability to focus and pay attention to detail while remaining focused on a strategic, big picture

• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in data or business analytics or other relevant subject area

• Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, loves to learn, excited to engage and build relationships

Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm. Cover letters are essential so we can understand your interest and experience relevant to consulting.

About Arc Aspicio: Arc Aspicio enhances the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life. A consulting and solutions company, Arc Aspicio solves problems by applying our integrated capabilities in strategy, design, data, human capital, behavioral science, and technology. The company passionately pursues our vision to be the hub of creativity where people take action to change the world. To do this, employees collaborate with clients and partners to create solutions using a human-centered approach. Innovation is not possible without action. The company focuses on strategy first, then takes a hands-on approach implementing ideas to achieve results.

• Our Mission: Enhance the future of our nation by creating bold ideas and bringing them to life

• Our Vision: The hub of creativity where people take action to change the world

Our goal is to attract people who love to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment. Our culture empowers our employees to learn, share knowledge, and be leaders in everything they do. We encourage everyone to express gratitude to their teammates who become so much more than just coworkers.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation

Arc Aspicio is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a growing consulting and solutions firm focused on innovation, we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V