Human Capital Consultant

Chantilly, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time4+ yrs experience$115.2k – $214.4k / yearPosted 1mo ago

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

The Human Capital Consultant supports client training and human capital initiatives by evaluating training needs, preparing structured content inputs, supporting the development and review of training deliverables, and assisting with user acceptance testing (UAT). The role collaborates closely with instructional designers, training developers, and client stakeholders by providing subject-matter content, business context, and quality reviews. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Training Needs Evaluation & Content Preparation

Conduct Training Needs Analysis to determine training focus, scope, and objectives
Evaluate existing training materials and identify gaps relative to user and mission needs
Develop detailed, high-quality content outlines aligned to curriculum requirements
Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness through enhanced content structure or updated learning approaches

Training Development Support

Prepare content inputs, examples, data, workflows, and narrative materials used by instructional designers and training developers
Develop standards, guidelines, templates, and checklists to support consistency across training deliverables
Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to validate requirements and ensure training deliverables meet expectations
Review draft training products for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with project quality parameters and client needs
Support development across multiple training modalities by providing content inputs and quality review (e.g., ILT, CBT, job aids, reference guides)

User Acceptance Testing Support

Support UAT by developing test scripts and scenarios based on mission workflows and user requirements
Coordinate with IT teams to capture findings, support bug resolution, and confirm readiness for deployment

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Work with client teams to understand business problems, define solution approaches, and support delivery activities
Engage external stakeholders to gather requirements and refine training content inputs
Work independently on client deliverables with a high degree of quality and accountability

Here's What You Need

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years equivalent work experience
4+ years of management consulting or strategy consulting experience
Strong understanding of federal HR principles and processes
Outstanding written communication skills across reports, memos, briefing papers, talking points, and presentations
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality products
Ability to collaborate across large teams and engage effectively with external stakeholders
Ability to assess training needs, interpret business requirements, and structure content logically

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience conducting UAT for COTS software in Federal or IC environments
Experience contributing to various training modalities through content inputs and reviews (e.g., ILT, CBT, job aids, guides)
Experience in survey design and analysis
Experience supporting training for an ERP deployment
Experience coaching small teams
Experience in program or project management
Experience partnering with instructional designers or familiarity with instructional design principles

Competencies & Skills Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess training needs, interpret business requirements, and structure content logically
Content Development Support: Skilled in preparing clear, accurate, well-organized content inputs for training developers
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication across stakeholder and client interactions
Collaboration: Works effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Independence & Accountability: Manages tasks, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal oversight
Training Product Support: Ability to contribute structured content and conduct quality reviews across training product types
UAT Support: Ability to define test scenarios, prepare scripts, and support findings resolution
Survey & Feedback Tools: Experience supporting survey development and data interpretation
Project Coordination: Ability to support timelines, deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder engagement

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$115,200—$214,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

Open job posting

About the company

Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, helps U.S. federal agencies build the government of the future. With 4,000 dedicated US employees, Accenture Federal Services is uniquely positioned to support federal agencies in shattering the status quo, achieving profound efficiencies and relentlessly delivering results. Accenture Federal Services is a long-time and trusted resource for the federal community. Every cabinet level agency in the United States-and 20 of the country's largest federal government agencies-have worked with Accenture Federal Services to achieve outcomes and move toward high performance. Join us and you can help our federal clients achieve what matters most, powering the services that touch the nation every day.

View all Accenture Federal Services jobs

Industry: Federal Services
Open roles: 754