Careers
Evoke Research and Consulting is currently looking for focused, talented individuals to join our team. We require applicants who are energetic, knowledgeable, driven to perform at a high level, delivering quality to every client, every time. Evoke is committed to the careers of all our staff, and can ensure you that we will support your professional growth to its greatest potential.
The professional development and success of each employee will be tied directly to the growth and success of the company. Each employee will have a stake in the future of the firm. To that end, part of the Evoke vision is to find dedicated professionals capable of delivering high quality service to federal agencies while providing those employees with a stake in the firm's long-term growth and success.
Our employees are our greatest asset and we have designed a rich
benefits package to ensure we can attract, recruit and sustain top
performing consultants.
Current Openings
- Enterprise Architecture Project Manager (IT Governance)
- Budget Analyst
- Acquisition Specialist
- Cost Analyst (Estimator)
- Mid/Sr. Governance and Portfolio Management Consultant
- Several Mid-Level and Sr-Level Business / Technical CPIC Analysts
Enterprise Architecture Project Manager (IT Governance)
The Enterprise Architecture Project Manager (EA-PM) will interface with the federal agency’s Information Technology community to provide program management support services, maintain technical standards and providing governance services, support development and maintenance of the high level architecture and transition strategy, and tasks related to creating and maintaining the Federal agency Enterprise and Technical Architecture.
The EA-PM will support the development of an integrated enterprise and technical architecture that aligns with information technology objectives. The work would span across various task areas including EA program management, technical and solution architecture, training, and reference model creation. This position is for an architect with strong project management skills. The EA/PM should be qualified to perform such tasks as:
- Assess current organizational status and develop frameworks, governance structures and implementation plan for a target state Enterprise Architecture
- Lead EA project to implement client solutions
- Create project plans, define deliverables, and manage performance based contracts in conjunction with the Federal Project Manager and IT Executives
- Create models of business and technology scenarios and assist in interpreting results
- Use frameworks to define, analyze and develop alternative solutions to business problems
- Participate in solution implementation vision creation for business organizations
- Define the scope and objectives on user needs and a understanding of the business systems
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 5 - 10 years of experience with a strong foundation of Federal Government solution expertise and specialized knowledge in the areas of implementation strategy formulation. Familiarity with the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework model is ideal. All candidates must have experience or interest in consulting to the federal government, have good communication skills (both oral and written), and be able to convey information and ideas to senior management. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government issued security clearance (public trust or higher).
Education:
B.S. or B.A. in related field – (IT Management, Business, Economics, Math / Statistics, etc.). PMP certification is preferred
Security Clearance:
Applicants selected must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a government background check and must meet eligibility requirements for a public trust clearance.
Work Location:
The work will be performed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Budget Analyst
Provide budget execution analytical support to a federal agency. Assist program offices with financial document creation and processing and provide analytical support for financial document execution. Create funding documents to support mission requirements and determine the impact on current-year resources. Provide analysis to facilitate the maintenance or creation of efficient budget execution plans by program to report and reconcile to financial systems. Provide analytical support to the budget decision-making support process. Perform financial analysis and account reconciliation.
Required Qualifications:
- A good understanding of government budget and finance regulations and processes
- Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques
- Excellent analytic skills, including spreadsheet and database expertise
- Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with providing financial analysis and budget support
- Ability to interface effectively with Project Managers & other senior management officials
- Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) and an additional 5 years of related, professional experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to effectively function in a rapidly changing environment with fluid requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education:
B.S. or B.A. in related field – (Business, Finance, Accounting, etc.).
Security Clearance:
Applicants selected must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Work Location:
The work will be performed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Acquisition Specialist
The candidate shall possess a clear understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, policies, and procedures. Individual must also have excellent analytical and oral/written communications skills and interest in working as a consultant to agencies of the Federal government in the area of acquisitions and procurement.
Individual will work with our team of professionals to assist Federal agencies in implementing the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This work includes:
- Providing direction and guidance to purchase goods or services; Supporting the formulation and execution of acquisition strategies;
- Refining and validating requirements;
- Preparing all required pre/post-award documentation as required by the FAR and other established procedures for review by the Contracting Officer for the award, modification, and/or release process. This can include Requests for Information (RFIs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Based Work Statements (PBWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and Procurement Request Fact Sheets;
- Conducting market research and analysis for best pricing, adhering to budgetary guidelines, and reporting research and pricing to management to assist in making acquisitions;
- Reviewing requisition packages for completeness and sufficiency. Contacting originator for additional information or return incomplete requisitions to originator, if necessary;
- Providing expertise in acquisition planning and management, contract cost and performance tracking, integration and implementation of agency's acquisition policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 5 - 7 years of experience providing acquisition support or project management consulting services. The candidate will have a strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the acquisition lifecycle. Must have experience with the use of desktop applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite. All candidates must have experience or interest in consulting to the federal government, have good communication skills (both oral and written), and be able to convey information and ideas to senior management. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government issued security clearance (public trust or higher).
Education:
B.S. or B.A. in related field – (Business, Economics, Project Management, Finance, etc.). PMP certification is preferred, but not necessary.
Security Clearance:
Applicants selected must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Work Location:
The work will be performed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Cost Analyst (Estimator)
The Cost Analyst/Estimator will be responsible for developing cost estimates for products and services, from order-of-magnitude to detailed working estimates, based on the latest available costing methodology and data, and presenting the results in a suitable format for use by project managers, contracting officers, acquisition specialists, and their support teams.
Also, the candidate will be responsible for conducting market surveys and analysis to determine availability and cost of resources required to meet project requirements. Some examples of the format used are, but not limited to:
- Business Case / Cost Benefit Analysis
- Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)
- Life Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE)
- Market Research
- Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
Additional tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support development of detailed financial plans including estimates, justification of assumptions, research, and analysis
- Assist with budget formulation, budget execution, and preparation of related reports
- Monitor the availability and use of program funds
- Review financial documents and plans for impact on program objectives and requirements
- Assist in preparing responses to internal/external communications regarding financial matters
- Assist with preparing financial/budget briefings, including spreadsheet and graphics
- Conduct independent verification and validation (IV&V) of contractor invoices
Must have experience with the use of desktop applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 5 - 10 years of experience with a strong foundation of Federal Government solution expertise and specialized knowledge in the areas of implementation strategy formulation. Familiarity with the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework model is ideal. All candidates must have experience or interest in consulting to the federal government, have good communication skills (both oral and written), and be able to convey information and ideas to senior management.
Education:
B.S. or B.A. in related field – (Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, Math, etc.).
Security Clearance:
Applicants selected must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a government background check and must meet eligibility requirements for a public trust clearance.
Work Location:
The work will be performed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Mid/Sr. Governance and Portfolio Management Consultant
Individual must have basic analytical and oral/written communications skills and interest in working as a consultant to agencies of the Federal government in the areas of IT Governance Development and Implementation, Enterprise Architecture and IT Investment/Portfolio Management. Required Skills: Individual will work with our team of professionals to assist Federal agencies in implementing the requirements of OMB Circular A-11 "Preparation, Submission and Execution of the [Federal] Budget" and must be familiar with:- Communication and organizational change management plan
- Policy research and policy documentation
- Requirements Definition
- Mission Needs Analysis
- Program/Project Training Seminar(s) curriculum, training materials and knowledge transfer plan
- Data gathering to include interview techniques and documentation research
- Budget data and detect trends and variations
- Project management plans (MS Office Project)
- Acquisition plans
- Risk management plans
- Performance Plans and Metrics
- Alternatives analysis / Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Earned Value Management plan
- Enterprise Architecture (EA) technical and business alignment
Education:
B.S. or B.A. in related field such as Business (Finance/Accounting), Economics, English Composition, Mathematics / StatisticsSecurity Clearance:
Applicants selected must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Work Location:
The work may be performed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.Several Mid-Level and Sr-Level Business / Technical CPIC Analysts
Individual must have superior analytical and oral/written communications skills and interest in working as a consultant to agencies of the Federal government in the area of Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) and/or Budgeting and reporting oversight.Required Skills:
Individual will work with our team of professionals to assist Federal agencies in implementing the requirements of OMB Circular A-11 "Preparation, Submission and Execution of the [Federal] Budget", including development of Exhibit 300s and 53s (federal IT Budget materials); Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) including analyzing contractor supplied EVM data; CPIC Select-Control-Evaluate processes and documents. Must be able to actively adhere to, and provide suggestions for improvement of CPIC processes Must have the ability to quickly identify / generate supporting CPIC-related documentation such as:- Assist with data gathering to include interview techniques and documentation research
- Analyze budget data and detect trends and variations
- Prepare / review / understand Project management plans (MS Office Project)
- Edit / Update Acquisition plans
- Edit / Update Risk management plans
- Edit / Update Performance Plans and Metrics
- Prepare / review / understand Alternatives analysis / Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Prepare / review / understand Earned Value Management plan
- Prepare / review / understand Enterprise Architecture (EA) technical and business alignment
Must have experience with the use of desktop applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite All candidates must have experience or interest in consulting to the federal government and be fluent in English (both written and verbal) and able to convey information and ideas to senior management. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government issued security clearance. Applicants selected must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Education:
B.S. or B.A. in related field such as Business (Finance/Accounting), Economics, English Composition, Mathematics / StatisticsSecurity Clearance:
Applicants selected must be U.S. Citizens and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Work Location:
The work may be performed in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.Please contact
recruiting@evokeconsulting.com
