As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION/R&P) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing staff-level technical advisory service and the development of policy interpretation/guidance in the assigned HR functional areas within Compensation and Recruitment and Placement.
• Analyzing legislation, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulatory changes, court decisions, and other external developments for impact on DoD HR operations to develop detailed guidance to assure timely and effective implementation within DoD.
• Providing policy interpretation and guidance to DoD Components and agencies to resolve complex problems and provide solutions which ensure no adverse impact on the organizational mission.
• Serving as a subject-matter expert in advising DoD management and the field establishment on varied and complex issues such as pay administration, premium pay, hours of work, leave, special salary rates, travel reimbursement, qualifications, hiring authorities, employment incentives, and other pay/employment related issues.
• Conducting special projects in response to critical issues or subjects of intense interest by the DoD Components/agencies or top DCPAS management.
• Preparing briefings, information papers, action memos, and other documentation outlining the results of studies/analyses of specific issues options and recommendations for action.
• Developing and updating training materials related to the assigned areas or pertaining to special interest or emerging issues for HR staff throughout DoD and presents training as needed.

• You will provide a full range of classification services.
• You will resolve complex problems with a large number of diverse/hard to fill positions.
• You will prepare and review position descriptions.
• You will coordinate and assist with desk audits.
• You will analyze and provide guidance on special program requirements for some positions, such as Drug Free Workplace Program, Key/Emergency Essential, DAWIA, and other pre-employment contingencies.
• You will prepare responses to data calls.

As a MANAGEMENT ANALYST (VICTIM ASSISTANCE) at the GS-0343-11 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Assists in drafting and revising policy documents and supports policy development initiatives.
• Completes special projects/surveys by compiling and analyzing information, conducting research into reports, publications, regulations and developing and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Serve as a member on various committees or task groups, at times will lead these committees or task groups, for the purpose of developing DoD positions or recommendations concerning sexual assault prevention and response program.
• Manages, plans, schedules and supports studies and projects to directly improve the capability and proficiency of the Victim Assistance Program.
• Provide analytical and evaluative methods and practices to analyze issues concerning the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
• Coordinates with the Director, Deputy Director, Senior Victim Assistance Advisor, DoD organizations, lateral agencies, higher headquarters, and staff support personnel to consolidate information to accomplish assignments.
• Supports oversight of victim assistance and response program implementation activities, development of recommendations and courses of action for guidance to the Services and reviews policy execution and implementation for victim assistance programs at all levels with the Department of Defense, including the Services and National Guard Bureau and host nations.
• Prepares and updates briefing material for use by the Director, Deputy Director, Senior Victim Assistance Advisor and other SAPRO staff members.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation and ensures accessibility of records. Attends training conferences and workshops to remain current regarding the latest developments and initiatives in victim assistance programs.
• Represent the Director, SAPRO, and Senior Victim Assistance Advisor at various meetings, conferences, working groups, and seminars where it is necessary for interpretation and articulation of official OSD policies pertaining to assigned areas.
• Assist with development of learning objectives, competencies, learning/training needs, D-SAACP management, and assessment and oversight as required by the USD(P&R) portfolio.

• Provides resolutions to problems and issues related to assigned programs and projects.
• Executes program management, analysis, and project management responsibilities in support of the Army People Strategy.
• Advises leadership on areas of Army and organizational emphasis, critical trend analysis, and necessary program adjustments that are normally accepted without significant change.
• Develops briefings to market employment opportunities in the Army at academic institutions, professional associations, job fairs, and other venues.
• Manages research studies and analysis to synthesize and interpret results in order to make recommendations, develop guidance, and adjust programs.
• Serves as a process and team facilitator to analyze models to determine trends and requirements for the formulation and development of primary and alternative plans, policies and milestones.
• Utilizes analytical methodologies to collect, assess, and interpret data, facilitating informed decision-making and drawing conclusive insights.
• Collaborates across internal and external stakeholders, prepares reports, and conducts briefings to gain leadership support and ensure alignment with Army goals.

ERM is pleased to provide the opportunity for candidates to join our fast-growing Climate Risk and Opportunity Advisory (CROA) team, within our wider Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (CS&CC) function. We offer an exceptional technical and commercial team within which to be based. CROA includes consultants working across both the impacts of physical climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy, advising companies on how to respond to disclosure and regulatory and investor requirements, as well as broader needs such as due diligence.

Our team of physical technical consultants leads work specifically related to changing climate patterns and trends, and how these impact our clients’ businesses. Across the team, there is extensive expertise linked to the assessment of climate-related data (acute and chronic event types), assessments of risk and opportunity including the use of advanced risk assessment techniques, financial modelling, climate change adaptation, and reporting.

An opportunity has emerged for a candidate to join this part of the team as a Managing Consultant. Whilst the role is focused on physical climate risk, it will require the successful candidate to support our clients across climate risk and opportunity, as a project manager and technical leader, with the potential also to take on people and team leadership roles over time. Additionally, the role is highly likely to include significant elements of innovation and development.

More details of the role, as well as the skills required to fulfil it, are detailed below.

ERM & Climate Change

ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We work with the world's leading organizations, delivering innovative solutions and helping them to understand and manage their sustainability challenges. The key sectors we serve include power, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, oil & gas, mining & metals, and technology, media & telecommunications. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet.

ERM’s Climate Risk and Opportunity Advisory team in the UK is the company’s global centre of excellence for climate advisory. We focus on supporting our diverse client base to understand the climate risks they may face, and help them to capitalise on the opportunities. We are experts in undertaking scenario-based exercises to determine how climate change might impact our clients’ businesses, and we help them understand how to respond. We also have extensive capability in undertaking ‘deeper dive’ climate-related assessments, including site-based assessments and quantifying financial risk and helping prepare for adaptation. Our work extends across climate-related governance, upskilling and training, enterprise risk and other approaches, strategy, disclosure, and much more. In brief, we are a highly strong and multi-skilled group, stretching across industries and regions to provide the best advisory services in this highly fast-changing area.

Role Description & Key Responsibilities

As a Managing Consultant within our physical climate area of CROA you will act as a lead on our work for clients on climate risk but also frequently ‘deep dive’ in to physical climate subject matter, working closely with our team of technical consultants. Some key parts of the expected role will include:

• We will offer the opportunity to act as a project manager, acting as the focal point for our work with clients, particularly across corporate sectors. Working in collaboration with a Partner in Charge, you would act as the day to day contact and director of our work, leading teams and delivering proposals and project deliverables to clients. Projects typically extend across climate risk and opportunity, and for the right individual this offers the chance to act as a go-to advisor to ERM’s key clients. More specifically the role will include:
  • Leading the analysis of physical climate data from multiple sources (including the IPCC) using ERM’s proprietary digital platform, and ensuring that these and other outputs enable our clients to meet assessment and disclosure needs;
  • Overseeing the preparation of reports, workshop materials, presentations, and technical summaries; and
  • Leading and supporting partners and teams to develop proposals, including for clients across a wide range of sectors.
• The role will also include a significant element of technical leadership, acting in an advisory capacity to both ERM personnel and clients on how to assess, manage and disclose climate-related risks. This could include but not be limited to hazard data and assessment (including use of scenarios), development of climate processes, financial quantification, preparation of annual and other reporting and other topics.
• ERM continues to invest significantly in its digital and practical service development and deployment. The CROA team is amongst the most involved in this globally with multiple team members ‘seconded in’ to support. It is very likely that the candidate would work on this either regularly or occasionally, for example building solutions which enable our clients to analyse financial impacts of risks and opportunities. It is also typical for projects to include innovation during delivery, and the candidate will be expected to bring this within their work.
• There is an opportunity for the right individual to emerge in to a position of people leadership, with the potential to become both a line manager and to take accountability for the performance of the team. This can be discussed with candidates during the process of interview.
• More broadly, the role offers the opportunities to grow and develop, and grow CROA’s presence, including
  • Through delivery of thought leadership;
  • Attending industry events including conferences; and
  • Staying ahead of industry developments by engaging with a range of industry stakeholders and experts.

Person Specification

Well-placed candidates will match some or a significant part of the specification below, and are warmly invited to send applications if so:

• Experience undertaking project and proposal management, including for clients across a wide range of contexts and industries;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead a team and/or with other business functions. Strong communication skills, particularly when working across diverse technical and commercial teams;
• Strong technical capabilities, including the ability to research, review and appraise documentation on relevant topics;
  • Knowledge of physical climate scenarios and variables (e.g., IPPC, CMIP5 and CMIP6) such as key trends in precipitation and temperatures under different climate futures, as well as an understanding of the functions and outputs of climate models;
  • Familiarity with, or interest in, assessing physical climate risk, vulnerability and adaptation, preferably within the context of climate-related impacts to companies;
  • Demonstrable skills in time management. Having the ability to source and drive a team and personal ability to win and deliver work through both capability and communication;
• Knowledge of the key regulatory and reporting frameworks for assessing and disclosing climate-related risks and opportunities is highly desirable; and
• A qualification in sustainability, climate change, physical geography, or other relevant field.

We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background.

ERM care about our people, their safety and career development as well as their well-beings. We offer all our employees a diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. We offer flexible working environment to accommodate our personal needs including hybrid / home working. Our people are respectful and open-minded and enjoy collaboration with colleagues across services lines and geographies. 

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ERM’s Climate Risk and Opportunity Advisory (CROA) team, within our broader Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (CS&CC) function, is growing quickly. We are looking for consultants to support us in helping our clients shape and deliver on their climate strategies and disclosures. There is a significant opportunity for individuals to progress within the organisation, to take increasing responsibility for managing our work within the climate change space, and developing market-leading offerings to meet our clients’ needs.

This role will focus on quantifying the financial implications of climate risk, but there are opportunities for the candidate to contribute to all of our team’s work across the climate change space (including relating to the low-carbon energy transition and net zero). More details of the role, as well as the skills required to fulfil it, are detailed below.

ROLE DESCRIPTION & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the Climate Risk and Opportunity Advisory Team, you will:

§ Support the delivery of client deliverables by working with team members across the business – including contributing to client presentations and workshops – in particular on climate-related risk and opportunity, and with a focus on identifying gaps to ESG reporting frameworks, drafting client risks and opportunities, undertaking climate scenario analysis, financial quantification of transition climate risks and opportunities and drafting disclosures. A key aspect of this will be to communicate the findings in a digestible way including developing client curiosity regarding how they start their journey to transitioning to a low carbon economy.

§ Support business development and sales-related activities, including helping senior colleagues to draft client proposals and develop new offers;

§ Contribute to ERM’s innovation and knowledge-sharing through ad-hoc involvement in thought leadership, internal newsletters, learning sessions, amongst other initiatives

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Well-placed candidates will match some or a significant part of the specification below:

Required:

· Experience of Financial Modelling - with some experience of building financial models and data manipulation (knowledge of climate change is highly desirable).

· Regulatory & Finance knowledge (economics/finance/) - some experience of ESG reporting frameworks such as TCFD/ISSB, undertaken climate scenario analysis, understands annual reports, climate related disclosures and understands how to think about implementing regulatory change.

A combination of a range of the following:

· Client Engagement – produce high quality client ready work independently for review at a fast pace, demonstrates critical thinking and is comfortable with ambiguity.

· Climate Change/Sustainability knowledge – understands the fundamentals of why climate change is happening, how it will start to affect business models/strategy/company revenue, Capex, Opex and understands the concepts of decarbonisation & net zero.

· Risk Management - A good understanding of the principles of risk management and how they apply to a range of industries.

· Communication - Excellent communication skills, particularly relating to packaging complex outputs into a digestible format and communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience through workshops and presentations.

ERM & CLIMATE CHANGE

ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We work with the world's leading organizations, delivering innovative solutions and helping them to understand and manage their sustainability challenges. The key sectors we serve include oil & gas, mining & metals, power, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, and technology, media & telecommunications. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet. You can learn more about ERM, as well as our vision and values here.

ERM’s Climate Risk and Opportunity Advisory team in the UK is the company’s global centre of excellence for climate advisory. We focus on supporting our diverse client base to understand the climate risks they may face, and help them to capitalise on the opportunities relating to a low-energy transition. We are experts in undertaking scenario-based exercises to determine how climate change might impact our clients’ businesses, and we help them understand how to respond. We also have extensive capability in undertaking ‘deeper dive’ climate-related assessments, including site-based assessments and quantifying financial risk. Our work extends right through climate governance, climate risk and opportunity assessments, climate risk management, climate strategies, as well as corporate climate disclosure. You can find out more about what we do on climate risk and opportunity here.

BENEFITS & ERM’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At ERM, we put our people first. We ensure that we create and maintain a supportive and positive workplace culture. We also offer a competitive remuneration package and flexible working to suit your life. On top of your annual salary, you’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, an annual performance-related bonus, pension, income protection, and access to a range of other benefits such as gym membership subsidies, cycle-to-work schemes, private health insurance, and enhanced parental leave.

With a robust career framework in place, there are also great opportunities to advance your career at ERM.

We also offer our employees a diverse and inclusive culture in which differences are embraced and celebrated – through, for example dedicated Employee Resource Groups. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to find out more about our diversity and inclusion culture, or if you would need special arrangements for your interview should your application progress to that stage.

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