Senior Consultant - Active Secret Clearance Required

Company: Rockwood Company
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Rockwood: Welcome to Rockwood Company, LLC - where innovation meets impact in the heart of the DC Metropolitan Area. As a rapidly growing, woman-owned change management consulting firm, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled value to our clients. At Rockwood, we foster a team-oriented learning environment that encourages our consultants to push boundaries and reach new heights. The work we do is impactful and our clients are trusted partners. Our consultants take ownership of their success and partner with leadership to achieve their professional development goals and our clients' mission outcomes. About the Position: Our Senior Consultant mentors, develops, and coaches our team members while shaping and leading projects, developing relationships with clients, and contributing to business development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Specific responsibilities include: Guide project work through creative and diligent project planning, including crafting project approaches, assigning roles and responsibilities, monitoring success and managing risks, and discussing needs and options with clients Efficiently design, develop, and produce high-quality deliverables using proven methodologies and frameworks Lead data-gathering efforts (e.g., interviews, surveys, or other quantitative and qualitative data collection/analysis) and stakeholder engagement activities Design, facilitate, and manage client strategy sessions and operational review meetings Conduct analysis and write reports to synthesize the outputs of major interactions in concise documents Serve as lead subject matter expert during the development of proposals, which includes writing content and advising on approaches Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders to support project outcomes and inform follow-on work or new work opportunities Identify future needs of existing clients (beyond current project outcomes) and work with Rockwood leadership to develop approaches for securing work Required Qualifications: Must currently hold an active Secret clearance (or higher) Six (6) plus years of relevant work experience in management consulting, organizational development, strategic planning and implementation, communications, change management, and/or facilitation Bachelor's degree Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong meeting design and facilitation skills Strong relationship management skills and the ability to build, manage, and sustain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders Proven experience developing project approaches, designing critical paths, and defining and measuring success criteria Experience with federal government agencies or DoD organizations Willingness to work full-time on site in Quantico, Virginia, or in the Washington metropolitan area as needed; occasional travel may be required outside of the Washington, D.C. area Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Demonstrated experience supporting federal transformation initiatives, including current-state assessments, strategy design, stakeholder interviews, and coalition building Demonstrated experience working within or in support of the Defense Security Enterprise, with a strong understanding of its policies, frameworks, and operational priorities Certification in change management, Lean-Six Sigma, PMP, or other management consulting-related discipline Business development experience in a consulting environment, including supporting capture efforts, contributing to proposals, and cultivating client relationships to expand engagement opportunities Our Unique Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Employee Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) Unlimited Sick Leave Generous Paid Vacation Time and Eight (8) Federal Holidays 401(k) Retirement Program, Rockwood provides a 100% match on employees contributions, up to 4% of their salary deferrals Employer-Paid Parental Leave Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D Continuous Learning and Tuition Reimbursement Bonuses and incentives for high-impact work Monthly Cell phone, Hotspot, or Internet Stipend Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Company Teambuilding Events (i.e.: Nationals Games, Bowling, and more) Salary Range: The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000.00. Your salary may vary within this range depending on a wide range of factors, including (but not limited to) your qualifications, skills, experience, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. EOE/Vets/Disabled

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