I used to be a consultant for the Department of the Interior. Yes, painting bulls-eyes around bullet holes is an accurate description (nice metaphor.) Being a consultant for the federales is quite an experience. Endless meetings, stop work orders, deliverables that got shelved almost immediately, and dealing with little fiefdoms that really didn't have to do a damned thing. Lots of short notice travel, maybe around 50% of the time. I did get lots of experience interviewing subject matter experts, giving presentations and training seminars, and doing a bunch of other things. FWIW.

ScottieK