Functional Consultant | Functional Analysis & Initiative Management

Functional Consultant | Functional Analysis & Initiative Management

ProSidian is a Management And Operations Consulting Services firm that focuses on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of global professionals to complete a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations. Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian Seeks a Functional Consultant | Functional Analysis & Initiative Management for Program Support on a Exempt W2: No Overtime Pay Basis Working On-Site (Client Site) in The Washington, DC Area Contract Contingent generally located across the Washington, DC Across The United States – Mid-Atlantic Region supporting USCG CG-PSC modernizing mission support; needs change management, analytics, and portfolio governance support.

We seek Functional Consultant | Functional Analysis & Initiative Management candidates with relevant Defense, And Security Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Defense, And Security Sector Clients such as USCG. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Functional Analysis & Initiative Management Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Program Management And Analytical Support Services Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

Provide services and support as a Functional Consultant [Program Management And Analytical Support Services] in the Defense, And Security Industry Sector focussing on Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) - Personnel Service Center (CG-PSC) (USCG / CG-PSC) | CG-PSC Business Operations Division (PSC-BOPS) / Mission Support Portfolio Generally Located In Washington, DC and across the United States – Mid-Atlantic Region (Of Country/World) Working On-Site (Client Site).

Provide organizational transformation, strategic execution, and mission-support modernization within a Federal civilian/military environment as part of advisory + execution support, embedded with leadership, focused on outcomes such as adoption, alignment, performance improvement, and decision quality. Supporting Categories:

• Organizational Change Management (OCM)
• Strategic Planning & Performance Management
• Business Transformation & Process Improvement
• Program & Project Management (PMO / Portfolio Management)
• Governance, Facilitation, and Executive Communications
• Data, Analytics, and Decision-Support Enablement (non-IT systems modernization)

Provide initiative guidance and manages high-complexity projects with detailed analysis and quality/compliance ownership; conducts detailed research/analysis; manages high-complexity projects; ensures product quality and compliance.

Provide initiative-management guidance and apply standardized PM methods to complex workstreams.

Conduct detailed research and analysis (process, policy, data) to support recommendations and decision-making.

Manage high-complexity project tasks and deliverables; ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.

Support software maintenance and analytical services where required (requirements, testing support, documentation).

Support database improvements and/or data migration efforts (data mapping, validation, cutover planning support).

Maintain SharePoint sites and structured repositories for project artifacts; enforce version control and knowledge management.

Desired Qualifications For Functional Consultant | Functional Analysis & Initiative Management Candidates:

Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field AND PMP/DHS mid-level PM (or equivalent).

6 yrs; or 5 yrs with a Master's or higher.

Primarily focused on Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Functional Analysis & Initiative Management Functional Area Activities.

-Critical thinking and structured analysis

-High attention to quality and compliance

-Learning agility with USCG tools and processes

-Clear documentation and knowledge management habits

-Proactive communication and issue identification

Standard Skills Required: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. | Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills for effective team management. | Outstanding time management and prioritization abilities to meet project milestones. | Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities | Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail. | Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills | Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Work to Program Management And Analytical Support Services For The United States Coast Guard Personnel Service Center (CG-PSC). The ProSidian Engagement Team employees shall generally perform all work between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).

TRAVEL: Contractor travel beyond the minimum local commuting area of fifty (50) miles from the primary place of performance will be required to support this contract.

Task One - Change Management and Communications: Provide end-to-end change-management and communications support to plan, scope, and execute PSC and Pay and Personnel Service Center initiatives across the Mission Support portfolio by applying proven change-management strategies, defining initiative scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria using USCG-approved tools, and developing and maintaining integrated master schedules to manage dependencies, priorities, and milestones. Support includes designing and executing a comprehensive, audience-tailored communications program that builds awareness, commitment, and sustained engagement among senior leaders, civilian and military personnel, and other stakeholders; developing and delivering strategic communication products such as executive briefs, presentations, fact sheets, playbooks, and web-based media in compliance with USCG branding and clearance standards; and establishing structured processes for project identification, prioritization, selection, and portfolio management aligned with PSC strategic priorities and resources. Additionally, provide full lifecycle project execution support—including charter development, stakeholder engagement, strategy and implementation planning, schedule, performance, and risk management, and formal close-out activities—while collecting, documenting, and disseminating best practices and lessons learned to promote replication, collaboration, and enterprise-wide process improvement.

Task Two - Strategic Planning and Analysis: Deliver enterprise-level strategic planning and performance-management support that enables PSC leadership to establish priorities, align initiatives, and make informed, data-driven decisions. Support includes the development, update, and sustainment of strategic plans that integrate mission, vision, goals, objectives, strategies, and performance initiatives, while aligning investments in people, technology, and capital with PSC and USCG priorities. Additionally, provide senior-leader facilitation and analytical support, design and implement performance-measurement frameworks, and develop evaluation, monitoring, and measurement methods to assess program effectiveness against intended outcomes and drive continuous improvement across PSC Sub-Commands.

Task Three - Business Transformation and Initiative Management: Provide analytical and advisory support to evaluate and enhance organizational performance through rigorous business cases, alternatives analyses, and disciplined initiative management aligned with Coast Guard statutory requirements and the strategic goals of the Deputy Commandant for Personnel (DCP). Support includes conducting comprehensive business-case analyses to identify optimal mission-support delivery models by applying business-process improvement methodologies, documenting current-state operations, recommending actionable reforms, and designing enterprise-level performance-measurement frameworks. Additionally, deliver end-to-end performance-management support through the development and maintenance of aligned, integrated metrics; systematic data collection and analysis to drive continuous improvement; business case and cost-estimating analyses; establishment of program-wide performance metrics for scope, schedule, and cost; and the planning and execution of Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) with complete documentation, reporting, and stakeholder briefings.

Task Four - Process and Performance Improvement: Support the initiation, execution, management, and evaluation of process and performance-improvement programs. Provide expert assistance across all aspects of performance management while transferring skills, tools, and knowledge to enable long-term organizational sustainment.

Task Five - Project Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, and Governance Support: Provide integrated governance, project management, and analytical support to actively engage PSC leadership and enable successful organizational transition, while modernizing and sustaining PSC's Microsoft Access–based tools to enhance data integrity, performance, interoperability, and long-term scalability. Support encompasses end-to-end data architecture design and optimization; process analysis and workflow improvement; database development, maintenance, and troubleshooting; rigorous testing, performance measurement, and efficiency documentation; proactive risk and issue management; and deployment, dashboarding, reporting, and user support. All activities are executed in close coordination with PSC stakeholders to ensure operational alignment, continuity of mission support, and compatibility with future system integrations.

Task Six - Facilitation, Coordination, and Documentation Support: Provide full-cycle facilitation and meeting-support services for PSC workshops, working groups, and focus sessions. Support includes planning and scheduling, logistics and facilitation, documentation and action tracking, and editorial and production services