AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage a Human Capital Consultant to contribute to the design and implementation of organizational and strategic human capital programs and processes. The Consultant II will apply knowledge of business process improvement/engineering, human capital strategy, and HR systems/tools to help clients meet their human capital goals. In addition, the Consultant II will be involved in one or more of the following while working on a variety of consulting assignments -- organizational assessments, workforce and workload assessments; competency assessment; talent acquisition strategy and management; communications planning and change management; organizational and human centered design; and succession planning. Work can be performed remotely and/or at AvantGarde Headquarters in Rockville, MD. Some travel may be required to local and remote customer sites.

The WORK

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise and thought leadership for strategic workforce planning to include workforce strategy and planning framework, tools, and processes to support workforce planning using consistent methodology.

• Understand and execute organizational design initiatives including reorganizations, leadership development, human centered design, culture initiatives, and organizational change management.

• Exhibit broad knowledge of the principles, laws, regulations, theories and practices of Human Resource Management/Administration and Organizational Development.

• Participate in evaluations and assessments designed to identify and define issues, review and analyze data, and evaluate/document best practices.

• Conduct interviews and focus groups with employees and managers associated with organizational assessment as needed to include developing protocol instruments.

• Provide strategies, methods, and tactical approaches to improve the client organization’s human capital management practices.

• Analyze the current state, perform gap analysis, identify trends, and develop methodologies for workforce forecast practices.

• Create reporting metrics, dashboards, and analytics to monitor, analyze progress, and effectively deliver assessment and results to organizational leaders.

• Compile findings and formulate sound recommendations based on data analysis with the project team to address human capital challenges.

• Develop and communicate study results via written reports and oral presentations.

• Articulate the resources and actions needed to close talent gaps or optimize the workforce based on organizational assessment findings.

• Develop and implement change management strategy and planning across all projects.

The REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in I/O Psychology or Organization Development and 5 years of Management Consulting experience in Human Capital Strategy, Organizational Development, and Strategic Workforce Planning in the public sector; or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Organizational development skills with the design/redesign and implementation of organization structures including aligning mission, strategy, functions and structure; identifying changes to roles and responsibilities; and assessing the impacts to overall workforce.

• Human Capital Management experience supporting federal clients, including experience designing and delivering strategic and operational human capital management programs and processes.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, synthesize, and summarize relevant data, perform root cause analysis, analyze workforce and competency data, and provide recommendations and solution strategies to government clients.

• Previous experience in competency development, workforce analytics and strategic human capital design and implementation

• Ability to communicate the rationale for changes in policies/programs to high level managers, leaders, and stakeholders.

• Proficiency using the MS Office Suite of applications.

• Experience developing comprehensive PowerPoint presentations.

• Flexibility and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, using clear, crisp, accurate, and compelling language when conveying complex and core concepts.

The COMPANY

Since its establishment in 2011, AvantGarde has been at the forefront of delivering integrated and innovative solutions in Human Capital, Technology, and Business for some of the most prominent federal organizations. AvantGarde leverages its federal agency knowledge, established relationships, and best practices to support our clients in addressing their most critical needs, providing impact-driven and people-focused solutions from strategy to operations. Our portfolio proudly includes successful projects supporting the U.S. Departments of Energy, Transportation, Agriculture, Justice, and Defense – among many other federal organizations – where we have executed over 120 contracts.

What sets us apart is that, at AvantGarde, we pride ourselves on more than just our impressive track record. We have cultivated a workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and the individual contributions of our team members. Our commitment to “People First, Client Satisfaction Always” means we prioritize the growth, well-being, and fulfillment of our employees.

Click here to learn more about AvantGarde, here to learn more about our culture; and here to learn all about our comprehensive, highly competitive benefits including Medical, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD, Paid Leave, Holidays, Commuter, Legal, Pet. Critical Illness, Accidental Injury, and 401(k) benefits!

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The LAW

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, AvantGarde LLC makes all recruitment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender and transgender status), national origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civilian union status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state and local laws. AvantGarde hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.