Savan is looking for an experienced Knowledge Management Consultant to assist in designing, developing, and implementing Knowledge Management strategies for a federal client. The consultant will need to gain a thorough understanding of the agency's internal policy management program and existing knowledge management strategy, work closely with diverse teams to devise and execute strategies for implementing a new policy management program and enhancing knowledge management practices, and create a strong communication strategy while offering hands-on support in its execution. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently planning and leading client calls and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Role Responsibilities:
- Engage in strategic planning to enhance knowledge and policy management programs.
- Provide guidance to NSF Senior Leadership regarding business process enhancements for a new internal policy process and system.
- Maintain a centralized internal policy repository, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of data.
- Support a cross-functional team tasked with advising leadership on the development and implementation of a new internal policy management process, fostering engagement and buy-in.
- Collaborate with policy originators and issuers to streamline the policy landscape in preparation for system integration.
- Develop and execute a communications strategy to facilitate the implementation of the knowledge management strategy.
- Conduct necessary research and analysis to inform decision-making processes.
- Create communication artifacts in alignment with the established strategy.
- Assist NSF senior leadership in advancing a Knowledge Management roadmap.
- Foster partnerships with internal offices to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Produce clear and concise summaries of work for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all deliverables adhere to Section 508 compliance standards.
- Participate actively in internal team meetings to foster collaboration.
- Assist with internal project administration tasks as required.
- Adhere to Savan's quality policy and processes in all work performed.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and developments in knowledge management to optimize the agency's strategy effectiveness.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Master's degree in fields like public policy, organizational development, statistics, sociology, or other relevant social science research.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with knowledge management software and tools such as SharePoint and Confluence.
- Strong understanding of organizational and knowledge management principles.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to identify trends in data and optimize knowledge management practices.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- US Citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting enterprise knowledge management and change management efforts.
- Experience developing and delivering presentations for senior leadership.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
- DHS Trusted Tester Certification.
- Public Trust Clearance (or higher).
Work Location and Schedule:
Hybrid Schedule (Savan, HQ, Vienna, VA)
Application Process:
Submit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.
EOE, including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to humanresources@savangroup.com. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com.
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