Value Management Strategies, Inc. (VMS) is a small business established in 1990 with corporate headquarters in San Diego County and resources in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington State. VMS is a management consulting firm that specializes in Value Management (VE studies and FACD/Design Charrettes) and Organizational Effectiveness (Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement and Executive Coaching). Our clients are primarily State, Local and Federal agencies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality & Compliance Specialist to support senior consultants in the facilitation of value studies, design charrettes, and other client-facing activities. This position also involves the preparation, review, and editing of technical reports. There is the potential for upward progression to a consulting position based on performance and demonstrated aptitude.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development, QA/QC, and submittal of project reports, other project deliverables and marketing content:
  • Compile report information developed in preparation for and during project studies
  • Generate content, proofread, edit, format, and compile draft and final reports
  • Ensure report formats are consistent with standards for each client
  • Organize project data
  • Manage project documents in SharePoint, Google Drive, ShareFile, etc.
• Update project status and other related information in Ajera (VMS accounting and project management database)
• Follow VMS standards pertaining to quality, client requirements, processes, and procedures
• Air travel up to 40% may be required to assist on 3- to 10-day Value Engineering (VE) studies and other workshops. On-site tasks are directed by the VMS team leader and may include:
  • Meeting logistics and coordination
  • Developing templates
  • Preparing handouts
  • Taking meeting minutes
  • Reviewing content
  • Administrative errands
• Support management and quality team with miscellaneous administrative tasks as directed (examples: book rooms and conference space for VE team; coordinate catered lunch for team meeting; draft flyers for conferences; sort and compile project metrics)
• Continuously develop work-related skills and knowledge. Observe, learn, and apply the skills you learn on other projects.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge and experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe
• Attention to detail
• Strong written communication
• Experience in similar role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business and/or technical studies
• A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience

Location

The job location is flexible and allows for remote teleworking but may require periodic travel to client locations as needed. Must have appropriate work environment available to conduct business from home office, access to high-speed internet and phone communications.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000, 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, excellent health plans [paid family PPO medical plan, paid employee optical and dental plans], paid parental leave, and 401K match. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, and skillset.

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

VMS is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff that honors the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of its team. Together, we strive to create, maintain, and advance a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming to all.

All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic.

VMS is an E-Verify employer.