Program and Research Associate (Criminal Justice Programs)

Interested in working in an innovative, collaborative environment with motivated, social people? At Arc Aspicio, you can join a leading consulting firm that specializes in human capital, management, and strategy professional services to deliver compelling solutions. Consultants join our practice focused on mission-critical projects, and quickly learn to contribute to and grow our company across multiple projects. We invest in hiring, mentoring, and training smart, diverse, and self-driven professionals interested in all aspects of the company and our homeland security and government clients. We are looking for people who are willing to share ideas and work as part of an inclusive, innovative team.  

• Provide subject matter expertise for justice related projects and tasks
• Assist senior staff in designing and development of logic models, performance measures, and data collection programs
• Analyze performance measures and other justice data using tools such as Excel macros, SPPS, ArcGIS, and Access
• Communicate research and analytical findings, verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• Provide training and technical assistance to Federal employees and constituents on relevant subject matters
• Provide technical assistance for grantees, federal staff, and stakeholders in the area of performance measures
• Collaborate closely with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service and achieving mission results
• Apply excellent research, analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
• Contribute to our company culture, which promotes client-focused teamwork, learning, and helping others to grow and develop 

• 5 years of relevant job experience and knowledge of research, quantitative analysis, and visualization software such as Tableau, assessment, and performance measures, preferably in justice mission areas (criminal, juvenile, and/or victim)
• Experience in grants management programs, and an understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle
• Direct experience with client and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex stakeholder environment
• Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
• Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
• Clearance: US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship) / ability to obtain a security clearance
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social science research or related area
• Critical Skills: Entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, flexibility, learning-oriented, excited to engage

• Experience in grants management programs, and an understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle

Applying to the Company: Our Recruiting Team carefully reviews each application before determining which candidates proceed to the next phase. Our competitive recruiting process favors candidates who include a short cover letter that highlights your interest in the company and role, relevant experience, and potential.  

Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

• Want to learn the business of consulting and excel as professionals and leaders
• Build a strong network of professional relationships with their teams and clients
• Learn quickly, ask for help, and look for ways to go beyond a task and achieve results
• Want to learn and share knowledge and express gratitude teammates who become more than just co-workers
• Seek leadership opportunities at all levels and build new skills to apply to diverse projects