Description

The Clearing is a management consulting firm that helps leaders identify underlying causes of organizational obstacles, resolve highly complex challenges, prioritize the fewest, most important initiatives to tackle regardless of conflicting needs, and make informed decisions in the context
of an agreed-upon mission, vision, and strategy.

We help create peak performance organizations through strategy, organizational development, leadership training, and change management. Our experienced consultants bring a powerful blend of analytic and creative skills from diverse fields, including change management, finance, engineering, communications, education, policy, design, and corporate leadership.

Analysts support the development of quality deliverables that result in a high degree of project leader and client satisfaction. They provide logistical support and conduct research and analysis (ex.: client interviews and analysis). Analysts hold primary responsibility for knowledge capture and assist in the design and facilitation of external and internal meetings, developing and maintaining general institutional knowledge of clients, their culture, organization, and issues. They support business development efforts by assisting with proposal preparation. The primary focus of an Analyst is to gain a fundamental and foundational understanding of what it means to be a consultant at a services firm and particularly at The Clearing., including learning the methodologies, techniques, and tools that The Clearing uses.

Requirements

• Develop high-quality client-facing deliverables with established project quality standards, and Solution-based products for other team members to finalize; demonstrate strong attention to detail and effective written communication skills
• Develop high-quality client-facing deliverables with established project quality standards, and Solution-based products for other team members to finalize; demonstrate strong attention to detail and effective written communication skills
• Active Listening: Use active listening skills to build authentic relationships, understand nuances of client intent, create value, and move clients toward outcomes
• Critical Thinking: Practice critical thinking skills to evaluate needs, make initial recommendations, and partner with an experienced team member to refine thinking and approach to clients' challenges
• Curiosity: Be observant and ask questions to understand (rather than assuming); apply and adapt tools and learning into personal work practices
• Getting It Done / Responsibility: Perform assigned tasks with excellence, on time, and to specifications, creating a strong foundation for the final product
• Organization & Logistics: Practice rigorous organizational skills and prioritize tasks effectively, including coordinating meeting logistics to include anticipating needs, scheduling meetings, and preparing session materials, using the team plan in support of outcomes
• Research & Analysis: Perform research and analysis, asking thoughtful questions; synthesize and present results clearly and simply
• Self Awareness: Understand personal strengths and weaknesses, beliefs, emotions, triggers, and motivators to know how they affect the team and client; regulate emotions, self-manage, and self-motivate
• Inclusion and Belonging: Demonstrate sensitivity to teammate and client strengths and weaknesses to create a sense of belonging and to value individual contributions

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of one year of professional work experience, preferably in a professional services
  or client-facing environment
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation creation tools, and internet research tools; familiarity with Google Suite is a plus
• Active U.S. Security Clearance required; willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a positive
  suitability determination by completing necessary background check investigations, to perform client work
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites in the surrounding DC and Baltimore metro areas; occasional travel outside of these regions could be expected (5%)
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable mindset to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, high-stakes client environments
• Desired skills, experiences, and certifications: PMP and/or Prosci certification, change management, strategic communication, program management, and/or organizational design experience
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States, now and in the future, without the need for visa sponsorship

While performing duties of this job, an employee may be required to perform any, or all of the following: Attend meetings in and out of the office, travel (sometimes extensively); Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand; Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing); Ability
to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment; Occasionally exerting up to 10 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is primarily sedentary and involves sitting for several hours at a time. Occasionally walking, climbing stairs, and standing occur in this role. Additionally, this job requires certain mental demands, including the ability
to use judgment, withstand moderate amounts of stress, and maintain attention to detail. The Clearing
is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations
are made to meet these requirements.

The Clearing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, The Clearing complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs.