Senior Consultant / Project Lead

CEXEC, Inc. provides expert guidance and the application of innovative technologies to help our clients plan, implement, and manage their most critical programs. CEXEC has a corporate tradition of 50 years in federal service and an unrivaled degree of programmatic and regulatory insight. Our focused, mission-oriented consultants are expert at helping our clients take a strategic, comprehensive approach to meeting their business objectives.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant / Project Lead to plan, manage, and execute a comprehensive Time-and-Motion Study and Workforce Optimization Assessment supporting a federal government agency. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading federal workload assessments, evaluating operational processes, measuring task performance, and developing data-driven staffing recommendations.

This individual will serve as the technical lead, working directly with federal stakeholders to assess workforce utilization, identify operational inefficiencies, and develop defensible staffing models to support organizational decision-making and resource planning. The position is a temporary project based position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of a comprehensive federal Time-and-Motion Study.
• Develop study methodologies, observation protocols, data collection instruments, and analytical frameworks.
• Conduct workload assessments to evaluate employee activities, task durations, workflow processes, and resource utilization.
• Analyze current staffing levels, workload distribution, productivity measures, and operational performance.
• Develop staffing allocation models and Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) requirements based on workload and performance data.
• Identify process inefficiencies, operational bottlenecks, and opportunities for workflow improvement.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, process mapping sessions, and operational observations.
• Apply statistical analysis and work measurement techniques to validate findings.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, staffing recommendations, and implementation strategies.
• Lead meetings and briefings with federal agency leadership, program managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure study methodologies, findings, and recommendations are objective, repeatable, and defensible.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, operational analysis, workforce planning, or process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading at least one Time-and-Motion Study, workload assessment, or workforce optimization engagement for a U.S. federal government agency.
• Experience developing workload-based staffing models, labor-hour estimates, and FTE requirements.
• Strong understanding of time studies, work sampling, process mapping, and operational performance measurement.
• Experience developing study plans, conducting quantitative analysis, and presenting recommendations to senior government officials.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical reporting tools.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary consulting teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Experience leading multiple federal Time-and-Motion Studies or workforce optimization engagements.
• Prior consulting experience supporting DHS, DOT, FAA, VA, DoD, GSA, or other federal civilian agencies.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, business process reengineering, or continuous process improvement.
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, statistical software, or workforce modeling tools.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting federal acquisition, administrative operations, program management, or mission support functions.

Expected Deliverables

The selected consultant may be responsible for producing:

• Time-and-Motion Study Plan and Methodology
• Workload Assessment and Data Collection Framework
• Current-State Workflow and Process Analysis
• Task Duration and Labor Utilization Analysis
• Workforce Staffing and FTE Allocation Model
• Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement Recommendations
• Final Assessment Report and Executive Leadership Briefing

Salary at CEXEC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.

CEXEC offers an expansive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision health benefits. In addition, life, short term, and long disability insurance is offered at no cost to the employee. CEXEC provides paid time off as well as a 401K retirement plan with a generous company match. CEXEC offers education assistance and training via a robust Educational Assistance Program. CEXEC maintains a unique team environment where employees and management truly respect and value each other.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Time and Motion study plans and methodologies for a federal client?

Work Location: Remote