Strategic Design Facilitator

Evans is hiring experienced Strategic Design Facilitator to join their growing team in one of their contracts in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design thinking methodologies and experience working in a defense or federal government environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can facilitate workshops, guide teams through human-centered design processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet mission-critical needs.

Location Details: This role is hybrid with 1 day/week on-site in Laurel, MD.

• Lead design thinking sessions and workshops with DoD stakeholders to identify challenges, generate innovative solutions, and prototype concepts that address complex problems.
• Apply human-centered design principles to ensure that solutions are tailored to the end-user's needs, focusing on usability, feasibility, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including military personnel, government leaders, and technical experts, to gather insights and drive consensus on design solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on how to implement design thinking methodologies to achieve their organizational objectives.
• Develop prototypes that bring concepts to life, leveraging iterative testing and feedback loops to refine solutions.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful execution of design thinking initiatives.
• Produce comprehensive documentation, including workshop materials, design artifacts, and final reports that capture the outcomes and impact of design thinking engagements.

• Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one) is required.
• A Bachelor s degree in Design, Business, or Psychology plus 5 years of experience is required. A master s degree is preferred.
• Experience executing design thinking, human-centered design, or innovation consulting methodologies.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and drive collaborative problem-solving.
• Proficiency in design thinking tools and techniques, such as journey mapping, prototyping, and user research.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence decision-making at various levels.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines and deliverables.
• Experience with agile methodologies and digital transformation projects.
• Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one) is required.
• DoD experience or government consulting experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and defense-related technologies is preferred.

The Evans Experience

Evans Consulting is a growing management consulting firm, primarily in the federal contracting space, with over 25 years of experience. We employ a dynamic team, delivering human-centered change that works. Our success comes from developing humble, trusted-advisor relationships with diverse clients and by delivering innovative services and solutions. We celebrate our values of delighting clients, exhibiting leadership, fostering commitment, and ensuring corporate health every day.

To work at Evans is to join a community of ambitious, intelligent, humble, thoughtful, and supportive professionals who care about each other and the work we do. Evans creates a unique employee experience by leveraging our collaborative and people-focused nature to innovate and create out-of-the-box and forward-thinking solutions.

If this type of work environment motivates and excites you, then you ll fit right in.

We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits)

We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package:

• Supporting Work-Life Integration
• Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
• Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans Contribution and 100% Vesting

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with ADA. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to HR at evansconsulting.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Evans Consulting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation

Salary 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 projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $135,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Evans s total compensation package for employees.