Sr. Workforce Development Consultant

Sr. Workforce Development Consultant - Newark, NJ

To support our recent growth in the northeast region we are currently seeking a Sr. Workforce Development Consultant.  You will bring your expertise and best practices to support the successful delivery of workforce development implementation to clients.

This role provides the opportunity to forge a strong relationship with both the client and project team that will contribute to your growth and development. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Strong ability to produce professional executive level and training decks

• Ownership of key reporting requirements and performance-based metrics with a keen ability to analyze data with a precise attention to detail

• Full scope project management experience and assist in the standardization and implementation of program processes and procedures

• Support initiative to ensure all key recruiting and staffing metrics are achieved.  Assist with identifying new sourcing strategies to secure candidates with hard-to-find skills sets and professionally present program to new community partners as needed

• Actively drive efforts that integrate diversity, equity and inclusion within program processes

• Maintain a hands-on role to ensure deadlines are met and key deliverables are accurate and complete

• Promote ICF career opportunities to the professional community via networking, conference attendance, social media and career events

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years in client facing, support roles

• Extensive experience in deck building and robust PowerPoint skills

• Proven excellent analytical skills with an impeccable attention to detail

• Demonstrated understanding of workforce operations functions and processes in one or more of the following areas: Corporate Operations, HR Compliance, Employee Relations, Employment Law

• Experience implementing DEI focused workforce development program reporting 

Preferred Skills/Experience: 

• Experience leveraging PowerBI and Power Automate systems

• Dedicated work ethic with a commitment to client service excellence

• Ability to succeed in team-based or independent environment

• Strategic mindset with the ability to establish influential partnerships at all levels

• Showcased experience implementing continuous improvement and quality assurance applications 

Professional Skills: 

• Strong client presence with project management, presentation and facilitation experience

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

• Well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Team player with the ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information

• Able to work with all levels of internal employees, clients and partners independently as needed

• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism and a cooperative attitude

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities simultaneously 

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Newark, NJ (NJ25)