Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Subject Matter Expert (1099)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Subject Matter Expert

The Position:

We are seeking a part-time / 1099 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Subject Matter Expert to support the Office of the Administrator at the General Services Administration (GSA) by fulfilling Administration priorities related to DEIA. Some examples of responsibilities include:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of client issues, needs, and context related to Administration priorities and mandates (Specifically in the area of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA))
• Share insights, results, and recommendations in a comprehensible manner through both written presentations/reports and interactions with teams/clients
• Conduct detailed analytics, research, and benchmarking into DEIA priorities identified by the
  Office of the Administrator / Deputy Administrator and provide recommendations and
  implementation as requested.
• Analyze and interpret policy, design strategies to address emerging requirements, and
  develop solutions associated with ongoing priorities such as the President's Management Agenda, executive orders, and new legislative mandates
• Provide drafting, strategy writing, and project management services related to updating and
  deploying the GSA Equity Action Plan. Support to include development of materials for and participation in briefings with the White House Interagency Policy Committee on Equity and coordination among GSA working groups responsible for the five key strategies in the Plan.
• Provide implementation support, project management, and metrics capture associated with the GSA DEIA Strategic Plan.
  • Review progress made to date on the initiatives laid out in the current DEIA Strategic Plan;
  • Update goals, objectives, strategies, and metrics as needed;
  • Develop plans for implementation for new strategies and initiatives.
• Support implementation of the DEIA Maturity Model in collaboration with PIOs across GSA
  • Administer the DEIA SES Self-Assessment and gather lessons
    learned; administer the DEIA Maturity Model Assessment GSA-wide; collect and analyze data from the assessment; and develop enterprise DEIA maturity performance metrics based on the results of the assessment;
• Develop and deliver related training to support advancing DEIA performance measurement and update the associated toolkit/playbook; and manage stakeholder engagement and communication processes.
• Work with client stakeholders and working groups to develop process maps, project plans, and identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement
• Develop program collateral in the Google Suite, including Google Documents, Google Slides, and Google Sheets

The Ideal Candidate:

At Censeo, we are looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm will help shape Censeo’s client insights and workplace culture. Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise, personality types, and favorite breakfast foods. Our client and cultural successes are rooted in our team’s innovation, creative problem solving, and collaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problems are much more important to us than what’s printed on your diploma. We believe a successful DEIA Subject Matter Expert will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Social Sciences, Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience with implementing federal DEIA initiatives, DEIA policy analysis, strategic planning, and supporting executive leadership on DEIA-related projects.
• Experience within the General Services Administration (GSA) highly valued
• Ability to obtain a public trust security clearance
• In-depth understanding of DEIA principles, frameworks, and best practices, including experience with the DEIA Maturity Model and other assessment tools.
• Proven experience analyzing and interpreting policies, and designing strategies to address emerging requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering training to government officials. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail related to project management and task/deadline tracking
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides) and other relevant software for program development and data analysis.

The Location:

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., but this role is fully remote. 

The Fine Print:

• Expected travel 0-10%; may increase based on business needs 
• This is an exempt, part-time position, paid hourly. The pay range is $50-100/hour. Candidates open to a 1099 arrangement encouraged to apply. 
• Essential Physical Functions
  
  • Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at: https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.

Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. 

Join Our Award-Winning Culture!

Our passion wins awards. But don’t just take it from us… 

• 2023 Vault #9 Best Consulting Firm for Work/Life Balance 
• 2023 Vault #23 Best Consulting Firm for Overall Diversity
• 2023 Management Consulted #3 Best Boutique Firms in Washington DC
• 2022 Vault #41 Best Overall Consulting Firm to Work For
• 2020 Vault #21 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 
• 2019 Ivy Exec #7 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 
• 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work For
• 2017 Vault #12 Best Boutique Consulting Firm 
• 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in America 
• 2015 Washington Business Journal’s Philanthropy List 

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