This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Consultant – Federal Workforce Planning & Analytics based in the United States.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to lead workforce planning and human capital analytics initiatives that support strategic decision-making within complex organizations. In this role, you will leverage data-driven insights, workforce modeling, and organizational assessment methodologies to help clients align talent strategies with future business and mission needs. You will work closely with stakeholders to evaluate workforce capabilities, identify skill gaps, and develop actionable recommendations that strengthen organizational performance. This position offers the opportunity to influence high-impact workforce transformation efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced consulting environment. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for solving workforce challenges through innovative, evidence-based solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking meaningful work at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and human capital management.
Accountabilities:
- Lead workforce planning and human capital analytics engagements, delivering high-quality analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Conduct future workforce demand assessments by translating organizational goals and initiatives into workforce, skills, and capacity requirements.
- Develop competency models, role frameworks, skill taxonomies, and workforce planning methodologies aligned with enterprise objectives.
- Analyze current workforce capabilities, talent inventories, and workforce data to assess organizational readiness and capacity.
- Design and administer competency, skills, and workforce assessments using established organizational and behavioral science methodologies.
- Perform workforce gap analyses, scenario planning, and forecasting to identify critical talent shortages and workforce risks.
- Translate workforce findings into actionable business insights, strategic recommendations, and risk mitigation plans for leadership teams.
- Develop workforce transformation strategies focused on recruitment, retention, reskilling, succession planning, and talent optimization.
- Create executive-level reports, presentations, dashboards, and data visualizations that communicate complex findings clearly and effectively.
- Collaborate with project leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution, client satisfaction, and timely delivery.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Analytics, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in workforce planning, human capital consulting, organizational analytics, or related consulting disciplines.
- Demonstrated expertise in workforce demand forecasting, supply analysis, workforce modeling, and talent gap assessments.
- Strong knowledge of competency modeling, skills frameworks, workforce analytics methodologies, and human capital strategy development.
- Ability to synthesize large and complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Experience developing executive-ready deliverables, including presentations, strategic reports, dashboards, and workforce insights.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced consulting environments.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical, business, and leadership audiences.
- Experience supporting federal government organizations, public sector initiatives, or technology-focused workforces is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with workforce risk analysis, attrition modeling, workforce metrics, and organizational effectiveness assessments is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $115,000 – $140,000 annually.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer contributions.
- Health reimbursement support for eligible healthcare expenses.
- Dedicated healthcare concierge services to assist with coverage, care navigation, and claims support.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions and immediate vesting.
- 20 days of paid time off annually.
- 11 paid company holidays.
- Paid parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave programs.
- Sabbatical opportunities.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance and optional supplemental insurance programs.
- Professional development and continuing education reimbursement.
- Health club and wellness reimbursement programs.
- Matching charitable donation program and employee philanthropy initiatives.
- Pet insurance options.
- Flexible remote work environment supporting work-life balance.
- Career growth opportunities within a collaborative and people-focused culture.