U.S. Forest Service - Part Time Consultant (1099 Contractor)

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Consultant for the U.S. Forest Service Program Management Support contract. This project will provide policy analysis, program management, and support services for a portfolio of dozens of highly complex U.S. Forest Service projects. The work is performed remotely during regular business hours to support projects located in many locations across the country and occasionally at locations outside U.S. borders. Most work occurs primarily in office environments, and may require participation in field-going activities in outdoor environments.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Consultant at Terrestris do?

The Consultant will be a position for the U.S. Forest Service Program Management Support contract, providing strategic consulting, facilitation, change management, and accountability for measurable results across U.S. Forest Service projects. This position is contingent upon contract award.

What does a typical day look like for a Consultant?

You will:

• Apply business improvement and reengineering principles to natural resources organizational development and process modernization projects.
• Facilitate project teams; maintain team focus on execution of project activities and attainment of objectives; support personnel transitions.
• Support knowledge transfer activities; work includes group facilitation, interviewing, training, among others.
• Offer expert advice for methodology development, change management, organizational development, activity and data modeling, performance measurement, benchmarking, and identification of best practices.
• Assist or lead in the facilitation of discussions and meetings with customer staff.
• Demonstrate action, implement concepts, and seek meaningful results to problems.
• Demonstrate creative "Out-of-the-box' thinking and display strong communication skills.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to complete background investigations and Personal Identity Verification (PIV).
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree and 4 years of experience in business, management, information systems, or other related fields.
• Must possess facilitation, management consulting training, or business improvement skills and techniques.
• Skilled in areas such as, but not limited to, methodology development, change management, organizational development, activity and data modeling, individual and organizational assessments and evaluations, training to improve service or customer service, performance measurement, benchmarking, and identifying best practices.
• Must proficiently use tools and techniques associated with business improvements.
• Must be able to assist or lead in the facilitation of discussions and meetings with customer staff.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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