Fractional People Operations Consultant

Role: Fractional People Operations Contractor (Part-Time)Location: EST of the US required; DC Metro Area preferred for occasional in-person meetings in DCHours: 5–10 hours/week (may scale with experience, particularly in government contracting)Rate: $40–50/hourAbout the ContractThis is a highly detail-oriented People Operations role - with a decent amount of General Ops to go with it. It's ideal for someone experienced in managing contractor agreements, coordinating onboarding, developing SOPs, conducting market-based rate research (especially for government contracts), and working independently in a part-time, asynchronous environment.About Mind MovesMind Moves is a women-owned Washington, D.C.-based firm helping businesses and governments to embrace, build and deploy ‘human in the loop’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to elevate mission and value. We are pioneers with deep expertise in the field of machine learning and AI. We have delivered responsibly developed products and services that impact millions of users worldwide, while generating millions of dollars in revenue. We have worked with Fortune 500 corporations and large government entities in health care, supply chain management, financial services and life sciences. We apply a structured methodology and holistic approach to AI transformation and a broad spectrum of technical services centered in the harnessing of people, science and technology.Contact will include:Support planning and data analysis for team utilization across multiple projects, including building out repeatable processes and tracking for profitability  Conduct analysis for 1099 to W2 conversion Set up new accounting systems (Gusto) Coordinate with Bookkeeper/staff to ensure proper billing codes Track onboarding and project transition requirements (MSFT background checks) Review and edit legal/contractual documents as needed (Cyber Security insurance) Establish tools to monitor and maintain business certifications and subscriptions (SBA WOSB, CAGE, GSA MAS, GovWin) Review and update existing subcontractor agreements to align with current contracts  Coordinate and manage background checks for new contractors  Lead onboarding processes for new 1099 contractors and W-2 employees  Conduct market research to help set competitive contract rates, with a focus on government contracts  Document SOPs to improve team compliance (i.e. mandated trainings, time tracking) and performance Recommend and implement simple, scalable people operations processes  Perform administrative tasks as needed (ad hoc research, meeting coordination, etc.) Required Background:5+ years experience in General and People Operations  Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheet calculations, data analysis and report tracking Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Familiarity with HR compliance for small startups as well as contractor management and subcontract agreements  Experience leading onboarding processes and determining when to leverage external tools or platforms (e.g., Gusto) to improve efficiencyFirmly positions one's self in the fractional marketplace as an independent contractor providing People Ops supportBased in Eastern Time Zone (EST) of the USPreferred background:Experience working with government contracts or in government-adjacent environmentsExperience setting or benchmarking contract rates, specifically with government contractingBased in the DC Metro Area for occasional in-person meetings in DC To apply: Please upload your resume and complete this short application. There will be 1-2 interviews with an immediate start date in June 2026. Please note: if neither your resume nor LinkedIn show where you're based, we won't be able to move forward with an interview (i.e. just listing 'United States' on both). Additionally, this role is open to U.S.-based contractors only. Mind Moves cannot sponsor visas for this contract opportunity.