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

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

• 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