Careers at LVL-Up
We are an EFM-owned and run consulting firm that helps small businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies get to their next level.
THE CULTURE OF LVL-UP
LVL-Up Strategies is an EFM-owned and run consulting firm that helps small businesses and entrepreneurs get to the next level.
We are a remote company that values progression, adaptability, collaboration, ingenuity, autonomy, and integrity. These are achieved through virtual workspaces, leveraging technology to work asynchronously, weekly all-hands huddles, and an emphasis on personal/professional development. We are for one another and for our clients.
Our focus is on progress - for both the small businesses and the unique workforce that supports them.
What our Implementors Think
Job Opportunities
Interested in working at LVL-Up? Tell us more about you and submit your resume here!
Do you love working with clients to remotely plan their events, vet vendors, and coordinate their timelines? Are you excited by working with multiple types of businesses in different industries?
Do you love social media? Do you love helping clients grow their social media presence but hate having to hunt for new business? Do you wish you could focus on your craft?
Do you love working with clients to improve their processes and operations? Are you excited by helping Clients make data-driven decisions?
Career Paths at LVL-Up
An External Contractor works as a 1099 contractor for LVL-Up Strategies as a coordinator, associate, or subject matter expert and works on a project for LVL-Up or for a LVL-Up client. Once a project is agreed upon by the external contractor, they follow instructions and complete the deliverables in that calendar month. They submit their invoice for completed work at the end of the month (or when the work is completed), and invoices are paid the next month.
A Client Manager has had experience as an associate and/or analyst previously and is responsible for autonomously running small fixed-fee projects or monthly recurring engagements with oversight or guidance from a PM, DIR or EXEC. A Client Manager should be an innovative thinker with strong technical and interpersonal skills. A Client Manager should have excellent communication skills and be autonomous in performing work efficiently.
A Client Manager is generally client-facing and will be assigned billable client work with the exception of occasional internal deliverables (i.e. LVL-Up Overhead work). They could be responsible to lead and implement 2-3 projects at any given time. A Client Manager has typically worked in a consulting environment (either within LVL-Up or prior to LVL-Up) and worked with entrepreneurs and small businesses previously (either within LVL-Up or prior to LVL-Up). A four-year degree or an additional five years of professional experience is required for this position.
A Program Manager has had experience as a Consultant previously and is responsible to autonomously run large, fixed-fee projects, including scoping, budgeting, and resourcing with limited oversight or guidance from a Director or an Executive. Program Managers have the full-scope view of each client and/or project that has been assigned and ideally have been involved with the project from the discovery phase. A Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the achievement of larger organizational goals. This position requires excellent prioritization skills, teamwork, and the ability to navigate complex projects in order to effectively oversee multiple projects across LVL-Up. A bachelor’s degree and four years of consulting work (or a master’s degree) is required for this position.
A Director has had experience as a Program Manager previously and is responsible for a business arm (i.e. functional area) of LVL-Up. Directors have full responsibility over each client and/or project within their area. They will autonomously run business development, project scoping, and assign their project teams. They are responsible for the P&L of their division and for resolving any client issues faced by Associates or PMs on their projects.
A Director is generally external-facing and is responsible for both client billable work as well as LVL-Up Overhead work (e.g. Strategy and Business Development). They are responsible for all projects within their business arm at any given time.
The Director title is generally held indefinitely or in accordance with the Professional Development plan to reach an Executive title.
Frequently Asked Questions
LVL-Up is a completely remote company. You can work from anywhere that you have an internet connection, however you must be authorized to work in the United States.
No. While the majority of our current workforce at LVL-Up are eligible family members with US Foreign Service or Military we welcome anyone who meets the requirements of the job position.
We all understand what it is like to PCS. We have standard operating procedures for what you need to do before you sign out for a PCS, Home Leave, or vacation.
We are headquartered in Arlington VA, however no one currently sits in our office space full time.
LVL-Up offers flexible hours (minimum 20 hours a week required); with an opportunity to transition to full-time work if desired.
LVL-Up has a robust on-boarding process - six months long! It allows you to learn how our software and internal processes work asynchronously. You will have an on-boarding mentor who will meet with you regularly (virtually) and be available for questions via email, virtual meetings, or chat.
Business development is not a requirement when you start with LVL-Up, unless it is stated in your job description.
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