Diversity and Inclusion Consultant/Coach
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Diversity and Inclusion Consultant/Coach

• Full-time

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

ProSidian seeks a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant/Coach to support an engagement for an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that is concerned with conducting and performing research into treating and preventing diseases affecting the eye or vision. The agency has a mission to prolong and protect the vision of the American people.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to aid in capturing and analyzing data to better inform senior leadership on diversity and inclusion within the NEI workforce and aid in developing a three to five year strategic plan to improve the current state of inclusion through dedicated training, strategic initiatives, and community outreach.

Diversity and Inclusion Consultant/Coach Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and primary role is to provide diversity and inclusion services which could include trainings, workshops, and change management.

Project planning including a schedule of tasks and a communication plan to keep leadership, staff, and the greater NEI community informed of progress.

Staff interviews to better understand the current state of diversity and inclusion at NEI.

Analysis of current state data including interview synthesis and other available workforce data (e.g., demographics by lab/division).

Strategic planning for diversity and inclusion initiatives based on findings.

Change management planning related to initiatives.

Implementation of strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.

Dedicated diversity and inclusion work shopping, especially for senior leadership and managers.

The Diversity and Inclusion Consultant/Coach shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years. Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

• Significant expertise and experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives in both the public and private sectors.

• Ability to leverage research and experience on a wide variety of diversity issues at the global level to better assist an organization with a multicultural and multinational makeup.

• Significant research and experience in understanding how diversity and inclusion issues impact performance.

• Ability to provide personnel with a wide variety of experience including specialists in biomedical research, diversity and inclusion, strategic planning, and organizational design.

• Hands-on experience developing and utilizing industry best practices with large organizations across the world.

• Examples of past thought partnership work on diversity and inclusion issues with a variety of organizations.

• Proven track record of creating sustainable diversity and inclusion change within large client organizations including building and training client teams to maintain momentum and continue to improve beyond the consult period.

TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at the CONUS/OCONUS - Bethesda, MD

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG's designated Security Office.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork: ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader.
• Leadership: ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives.
• Business Acumen: understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people.
• Communication: ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing.
• Motivation: persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions.
• Agility: ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams.
• Judgment: exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications.
• Organization: ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools: understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment: to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors.
• Curiosity: the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together.
• Humility: exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference.
• Willingness: to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom.

BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in HONOR ABOVE ALL - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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