Description
Are you interested in working for a management consulting firm in Washington, D.C. that believes in, inspires, and outfits people to have meaningful lives and to make extraordinary contributions to causes that matter? Do you crave a work environment that is collaborative, energetic, and challenges the status quo? Then come join us! The Clearing has been recognized as one of DC's "Best Places To Work" and one of the "Most Engaged Workplaces."
This position is based in Washington, D.C. However, the nature of The Clearing's work and project-based environment requires travel to client locations in and around the D.C. metro area, including the greater Baltimore area. Occasional travel outside the D.C. metro area or out of state may be required at times.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Principal owns overall accountability for multiple projects including service delivery, account governance, and ability to manage a business unit with profit/loss responsibility. S/he builds and maintains strong, trusted relationships with key clients. S/he is responsible for driving revenue in existing accounts and developing new customer accounts. S/he is a mentor to staff and leads engagement teams. Senior Principals at The Clearing design, allocate resources, and set strategic direction for projects and programs. Senior Principals leads multiple project teams of 10+ staff members and are expected to advise staff on project work/deliverables and guide project work by using proven methodologies and frameworks. Senior Principals tracks project/program success against work plans and project targets, including utilization, budget, scope, and timeline to completion. They are responsible for ensuring the quality of all project and client deliverables. Senior Principals set and manage client expectations for work, staff, and the overall consulting engagement experience. Developing trusted working relationships with existing clientele is critical, as is expanding client relationships and building new business with them. Senior Principals are responsible for the performance and development of their staff. They serve as a mentor and Career Advisor for 3+ junior staff members. Senior Principals contribute to a culture of learning that drives individual and organizational development. The ideal candidate excels in a team environment and enables effective communication and collaboration among projects and teams.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO
Project Management
Client Relationships
Leadership
ABOUT US
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.
OUR VALUES
Make an impact: We are out to change the world
Operate with integrity: We do what we say we'll do
Deliver excellence: We surpass expectations in getting things done
Embrace all perspectives: We treat one another with respect no matter the circumstance
Act with purpose: We bring energy, heart, and enthusiasm that is contagious to those around us
Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
WHAT YOU'RE GOOD AT
OTHER INTANGIBLES
HOW YOU'LL DO IT
The following are some key experiences that our management consultants, at all levels, can expect to encounter that help us grow, build skills, and show/teach others. These experiences offer the foundation for our teams to develop tacit knowledge that is "discovered" rather than "taught."
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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 judgement, 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.