Location
This role can work remotely from the DC, Maryland, Virginia area. You must be legally authorized to work in the US.Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
Bixal seeks an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Vice President of Consulting Services to join our executive team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Senior Vice President of Consulting Services will be a key leadership figure overseeing Bixal's five core consulting practices and the Organizational Excellence and Innovation (OEI) group.
This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, a focused customer orientation, and the ability to ensure effective collaboration among the consulting service teams. The Senior Vice President will play a crucial role in driving the successful delivery of impactful projects while ensuring organizational alignment in pursuit of the highest customer satisfaction levels possible.
If you are a dynamic leader in the federal government contracting space with proven expertise in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and innovation to advance the organization's mission, we invite you to apply. The successful candidate will play a central role in our mission of positively impacting people through human-centered and digital solutions that drive equity and global social good in the U.S. and abroad.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:- Serve as a key Executive Leadership Team member to generate positive impacts in innovation, delivery excellence, and client growth.
- Directly oversee and support the vice presidents who are managing the following Bixal practice areas:
1. Technology; 2. Data; 3. Communications & Content Strategy; 4.Knowledge Management, Organizational Development & Learning; 5.Human Experience, and; 6.Organizational Excellence and Innovation (OEI).
- Ensure practice areas apply critical analysis and complex problem-solving in combination with standard methodologies to assist multiple Bixal clients with different program needs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure that consulting services are aligned with Bixal's corporate goals and long-term business strategy.
- Be a spokesperson for the organization. Show sensitivity and establish respect, credibility and trust in federal government and non-government settings to open doors and promote the Bixal brand.
Operational Excellence & Quality- Nurture a culture of operational excellence with a strong focus on quality and superior customer experience.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across the organization and within each consulting service practice.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services that meet or exceed client expectations.
Consulting Mindset- Ensure organizational alignment in the design and execution of initiatives aimed at promoting a consulting mindset to positively impact people's lives.
- Leverage expertise to guide consulting teams in support of federal government initiatives in the U.S. and internationally.
Innovation- Drive innovation and facilitate the introduction of emerging techniques.
- Foster a growth mindset to instill a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
- Promote and deliver thought leadership within and across consulting services and OEI.
Business Development- Work closely with Vice Presidents and the Strategic Growth Team to identify, qualify, and pursue high-impact contracts among federal agencies.
- Develop and implement strategies to expand and enhance Bixal's presence in the federal government sector.
- Leverage existing networks of people, organizations, technologies, and ideas to ensure Bixal is constantly evolving, offering compelling and differentiated services to clients.
- Assist with organic and adjacent client growth through the development of thought leadership, prototyping, and the development of MVPs.
- Assess the potential impact of projects and guide decision-making on project selection.
- Collaborate with other divisions to ensure integrated and cross-functional project pursuits.
Strategy & Operational Excellence- Oversee the delivery of consulting services to ensure client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
- Support the development and execution of strategic plans across all practices and for each practice.
- Monitor and measure the efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and profitability of each consulting service practice. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for consulting services.
- Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance operational excellence.
- Lead the standardization/adoption of the Bixal methodology framework (the Bixal Way) to ensure delivery excellence from pursuits through project execution and expansion.
- Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement to optimize service delivery.
- Provide regular reports to the executive team on the performance and impact of consulting projects.
Qualifications:- Minimum of 15 years of executive leadership experience in consulting in the Federal Government. Master's degree in business administration (MBA), technology, data analytics, or related field.
- Proven track record of success in leading and growing consulting practices among federal civilian agencies within a relevant domain (data, technology, strategic communications, or knowledge management).
- Strong understanding of the federal government contracting process.
- Familiarity with the federal policy frameworks (e.g. 21st Century IDEA), Executive Orders, (e.g., OMB Circular A-11 Section 280), and Congressional initiatives (Evidence Act) related to the public's experience.
- Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Perks & benefits
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex spending account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Business development incentive bonuses
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.