The Leading Niche

Certified Professional Coach (Leadership Development & 360 Assessments) - Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

The Leading Niche  •  $120k - $180k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  21 days ago
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Job Description

The Certified Professional Coach provides executive and leadership coaching services to federal personnel participating in a 360-degree leadership assessment program. This role supports leadership development initiatives by delivering individualized coaching sessions, interpreting assessment results, and guiding participants in strengthening leadership competencies.

The Coach works as part of a broader program that includes EQ360 and CliftonStrengths assessments, helping participants translate feedback into actionable development plans and improved workplace performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Individual Coaching Delivery

  • Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions (approximately 60 minutes each) for program participants
  • Deliver coaching to up to ~25 participants across leadership levels
  • Facilitate ongoing coaching engagements, typically:
    • 1–3 sessions per participant initially
    • Additional ad hoc sessions (2–4 hours/month per participant)
  • Schedule sessions directly with participants and maintain flexibility for availability
  • Be prepared to respond to coaching requests within 24 hours

2. Leadership Assessment Interpretation

  • Review and interpret results from:
    • EQ360 (emotional intelligence 360 assessments)
    • CliftonStrengths assessments
  • Translate assessment data into:
    • Clear developmental insights
    • Strength-based coaching strategies
  • Help participants understand:
    • Leadership strengths
    • Development areas
    • Behavioral patterns and blind spots

3. Development Planning & Goal Setting

  • Guide participants in creating personalized leadership development plans
  • Establish measurable goals aligned to:
    • Leadership competencies
    • Organizational objectives
  • Provide accountability and progress tracking across coaching sessions

4. Program Support & Collaboration

  • Coordinate with program leadership and stakeholders on coaching delivery
  • Support integration of coaching with broader:
    • Leadership development initiatives
    • Workforce planning strategies
  • Participate in program kickoff sessions and briefings as needed

5. Reporting & Documentation

  • Provide coaching completion summaries (no PII or sensitive content) to the COR
  • Track coaching hours and participation for reporting and invoicing purposes
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all participant interactions

6. Confidentiality & Data Protection

  • Safeguard all participant information and assessment data
  • Ensure compliance with federal privacy and data protection standards
  • Avoid disclosure of personally identifiable or sensitive coaching content

Requirements

  • Active professional coaching certification, such as:
    • ICF (ACC, PCC, or MCC) preferred
  • Demonstrated experience providing executive or leadership coaching
  • Experience working with 360-degree assessments and feedback tools
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Emotional intelligence frameworks
    • Strength-based coaching methodologies
  • Ability to work with senior professionals in a federal or regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience supporting U.S. federal agencies or government clients
  • Familiarity with:
    • EQ360 assessments
    • CliftonStrengths (Gallup)
  • Background in:
    • Organizational development
    • Leadership training or consulting

Key Skills

  • Executive presence and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build trust and rapport quickly
  • Strong listening, questioning, and facilitation skills
  • Analytical ability to interpret assessment data
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
The Leading Niche

About The Leading Niche

THE LEADING NICHE is an award winning and internationally recognized company known for using data and cutting-edge consulting to deliver 'actionable intelligence'​.

THE LEADING NICHE supports commercial and government customers in domestic and international markets, including the United States, Canada, Europe and Africa. The Firm provides big data, cybersecurity, intelligence, Health IT, regulatory/compliance and investigative/examination consulting. The Firm also has an Innovation Lab that drives research to support its customers.

THE LEADING NICHE has received numerous recognitions. Some of these recognitions include Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately-Owned Companies in America; ICIC Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies; SmartCEO Circle of Excellence Award; SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award; The Network Journal’s 40 Under Forty Award; Black Enterprise 40 Under Forty Award; and the Vyne Weekly’s “Top 10 Women to Watch”; “Big Time Operator” Award; Two Year Winner of the New York Enterprise Reporter Small Business Award; Entrepreneur of the Year in Consulting and Business Services; Best Buddies “Women With a Mission” International Award; Stiletto Woman Business Award; the Brooklyn International Trade Development Center’s International Women’s Entrepreneurial Award; and the National Minority Business Council’s Global Outstanding Business Award. In addition, an MBA magazine featured her Firm in a consulting case.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
2007
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