International Affairs Management Consultant

25 Jan 2025

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Description

MetaPhase Consulting is currently supporting the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) through CISA's new international program. The goal of CISA International is to work with foreign partners to build U.S. capacity - and strengthen global capacity - to defend against cyber incidents; enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructure; identify and address the most significant risks to the national critical functions; and provide seamless and secure emergency communications. This contract supports CISA International as it focuses its engagement on four lines of effort that coincide with the approach to international partnerships: (1) operational cooperation, (2) capacity building, (3) stakeholder engagement and outreach, and (4) shaping the policy environment.

In support of this project, MPC is seeking an International Affairs Management Consultant with three (3) years of experience to support a variety of business operations management, analysis, training, travel, and development activities to support this work. They will provide hands-on support to the team in implementing and managing a series of programmatic growth activities aimed at growing the agency's presence and support overseas. The program aims to advance the agency's cyber and physical critical infrastructure protection priorities, and support the agency's international partners in their efforts to protect their own critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats and attacks through information sharing, capacity building, and other research and development activities.

Basic Qualifications (Required)
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting international work, either through work with foreign governments or other foreign NGOs.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and consulting facilitation skills.
  • Expertise in process analysis and developing workflow strategies.
  • Must have a Top-Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain CISA suitability.
  • U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).
Essential Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze impacts of overseas investments, track milestones, and develop ideas for future international support.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with interagency and overseas partners.
  • Support critical work-streams, including data analysis and reporting, strategic planning, and internal and external communications in support of international engagement activities.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to present project reviews and phase gates to a senior audience and field questions and inquiries in a balanced and professional manner.
  • Strategize with client leadership to plan, develop, and implement concepts and strategies in support of international projects and initiatives.
  • Engage with client stakeholders to solve complex problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make recommendations daily.
Work Location

Arlington, VA

Travel

Infrequent (less than 5%)

Education Level

Minimum Bachelor's degree in International Relations or related field

Clearance Level

Top-Secret; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

Fastest Growing
  • Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Washington Business Journal 2021 - 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington
Best Places to Work
  • Washington Post "2022 Best Places to Work"
  • Washington's Business Journal's "2022 Best Places to Work" in Greater Washington.
  • Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies - 2021, 2022
  • Virginia Businesses "2022 Best Places To Work In Virginia"
  • 2022 Virginia Business Magazine Best Places to Work
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms 2020
Culture & Leadership
  • 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top Tech CEO Award Winner 2019
  • FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee
  • 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
  • 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist, Andy Glaser and Brett McLaren
  • 2021 Moxie Award Finalist
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

  • ID: #48808211
  • State: Virginia Arlington 22201 Arlington USA
  • City: Arlington
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-01-25
  • Deadline: 2023-03-25
  • Category: Et cetera