Strategic Planner - U.S. Citizenship Required

About the role

The Strategic Planner supports a multidisciplinary team in delivering mission-critical capabilities, strengthening governance, and driving innovation for a federal client. The position requires a hybrid working model with two days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic plans to guide program execution and mission objectives.
• Align strategic planning efforts with client goals, organizational priorities, and evolving operational needs.
• Collaborate with Project Leads, Business Analysts, and SMEs to ensure coordinated execution across program timelines.
• Support development of POA&Ms for client initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, decision memos, and strategic materials.
• Ensure strategic plans incorporate technical, operational, and budget considerations.

Requirements

• To be successful, candidates must have US citizenship and pass a background check leading to a DHS/CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Experience in strategic planning and roadmap development.
• Background in lifecycle maintenance or systems sustainment.
• Ability to analyze business processes and operational workflows.
• Ability to work with government stakeholders and translate mission needs into actionable plans.
• Proficiency with project planning methodologies and formal planning frameworks.
• Ability to produce structured roadmaps, POA&Ms, and high-quality documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC).

Benefits

Competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time, paid parental leave, learning opportunities and tuition assistance, wellness and well-being programs.