We are hiring a motivated Project Support Specialist to join our incredible team at Corner Alliance in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Support Specialist is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in leadership, communication and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Project Support Specialist at Corner Alliance today!
Do you enjoy meaningful work in an environment where you can make an impact, learn, and collaborate with others who are just as passionate about their work as you are? Are you a self-starter and consider your strengths to be solving complex problems, building client and stakeholder relationships, proactive teamwork, analytical thinking, and project management? If so, we are looking for you!
Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while meeting project deliverables. We are looking to add a Project Support Specialist with 4-6 years of experience to join our Washington, DC team that will add to our culture and fully embrace our commitments to deliver, grow and thrive . The successful candidate will have strengths that include critical thinking, creativity, strategic planning, implementation, writing, and organization. During your tenure with us, you will work on various projects across Federal agencies. Those who have fulfilling careers here get involved across the company, helping the organization grow and supporting a thriving work environment. Whether youre a Consultant or in Operations, you will work in meaningful ways to create results for the government.
About the Role:
You will provide strategic planning support for one of our government clients. The role is an opportunity for you to join an energetic consulting team and make a difference by increasing capabilities in the federal landscape.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Quickly establish, develop, and foster positive rapport with federal government clients in a professional, creative environment
Effectively and independently driving deliverables; ability to get started with little direction and take the lead
Continue to craft a personal brand and nurture established and new relationships with stakeholders, supervisor, and team members
Collaborate with a dedicated and diverse consulting team and encourage creative solutions
Push and guide team members to hit goals set by the project manager and meet deadlines
Create an approachable environment and assist with any training necessary for team member development
Provide leadership and instruction for other consultants
Support strategic program and project management initiatives as directed by the Project Manager
Conduct legislative and policy analysis as needed
Identify efficiencies or tools to improve existing or new organizational processes
Evolve into a subject matter expert and master the required skills
Spearhead action planning and implement new, creative initiatives
Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive
Location:
You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely.
Required Experience/Skills:
Bachelors Degree and 4-6 years of experience in project/program support
Previous experience with legislative and policy analysis
Direct experience working on a daily basis to advise senior-level clients
Creative thinker with the ability to translate complex information into manageable pieces
Receptive to all forms of feedback from clients and colleagues, and proactive to make changes
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
Skilled in problem-solving with a flexible approach toward stakeholders
Demonstrates an unflappable attitude even when faced with changes or adversity
US citizenship or permanent resident with the ability to pass a government public-trust clearance or suitability
Preferred Experience/Skills
Previous experience in consulting, business writing, meeting preparation and facilitation, and/or stakeholder outreach
Dont think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please dont hold back from applying because you may not have it all. There's no such thing as a perfect candidate. You can learn and grow with us.
And the part about consulting? You also dont need to have a consulting background to apply - we have consultants here from many different backgrounds: non-profits, associations, government, private sector, and anything in between. We offer a 2-day orientation where we teach you the Corner Alliance Way of Consulting. What you do need are: transferable skills.
Transferable Skills and Traits :
Coachable - receptive to feedback and swift on implementing suggestions
Unflappable - capability to navigate unexpected challenges with grace and come up with thoughtful solutions; you fully embrace a we-will-figure-it-out mindset in chaos
Resourceful - eager to learn more and develop skills you may not have; and ability to learn new systems quickly and a thirst to learn independently
Innovative - willing to challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and suggest improvements to existing processes
Excellent Writing Skills - ability to synthesize, be concise, use the active voice, proofread and edit
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills - ability to collect and analyze relevant information, problem-solve, and make rational decisions
Prioritization Skills - ability to sequence tasks in order of terms of importance; and willingness to pivot if more important tasks arise
Rapport Builder - having a natural ability to build candid, honest relationships with our clients and colleagues
About Us:
We are a dynamic and growing management consulting firm headquartered in downtown DC focused on creating an experience that feels a bit different for our clients. We have their backs, push them with new ideas, and start every solution with their stakeholders to create high-performing, high-results Federal Government programs. Corner Alliance is serious about our Commitments: to Deliver excellence, Grow the business and Thrive in a vibrant environment.
Our Core Purpose is simple and meaningful: We work with government to create results.
Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks (0-2 years), 4 weeks (2-5 years), and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, bimonthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.
Be a part of our award-winning firm and the great things we are doing - we are a recurrent Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company honoree and a past Winner of the Society of Human Resource Management When Work Works award for our amazing workplace culture.
Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.
Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.
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