Strategic Planning Analyst

C5MI · Alexandria, VA · 1 wk ago

RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$100k–$125k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Strategic Planning Analyst translates C5MI’s executive vision into a coherent, compelling narrative for employees, federal agency clients, teaming partners, and investors. Sitting at the intersection of corporate strategy, internal culture, and market positioning, this role serves as the connective tissue that keeps every level of the organization aligned to the same mission as the company scales.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Internal Strategy Communications: Owns the end-to-end internal communications framework — all-hands talking points, leadership newsletters, strategy update memos, and department briefings — that connects every employee to C5MI’s strategic direction, company priorities, and performance metrics. Maintains a communications calendar that ensures consistent strategic messaging across departments and eliminates information silos. Partners with HR, Operations, and Delivery leads to cascade strategy from the executive level to individual contributors.
Rockefeller Habits Implementation: Serves as the internal champion and operational owner of the Rockefeller Habits (Scaling Up) framework across C5MI’s leadership and functional teams. Designs and facilitates the full meeting rhythm — daily huddles, weekly team meetings, monthly management reviews, and quarterly/annual planning sessions. Owns and maintains the One-Page Strategic Plan (OPSP), tracks progress against quarterly Rocks, manages the company-wide critical number dashboard, and coaches department heads on disciplined habit-based execution.
Thought Leadership & External Content: Provides strategic expertise on C5MI strategy to integrate into white papers, executive briefings, press releases, and capability statements that position C5MI as the premier federal SAP modernization and supply chain partner.
Executive & Leadership Support: Acts as the CSO’s strategic communications advisor, preparing briefing materials, talking points, and presentation assets for investor updates, board meetings, partner forums, and client engagements. Supports the CSO and senior leadership team in preparing for all-hands meetings, board presentations, and external appearances.
Culture & Growth Enablement: Identifies messaging gaps that create internal friction or limit external growth and develop targeted solutions. Partners with HR on culture initiatives, change management communications, and employee engagement content that connects individual roles to company outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or a related field with 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications, corporate messaging, or marketing within government contracting, federal technology, or professional services; or no degree with 7-10 years of stated relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and strategic content into compelling, audience-appropriate communications across all formats.
Proven track record of influencing across executive, delivery, sales, and HR functions without direct authority.
Ability to travel for in person meetings and events up to 20% as needed.

Nice to Have

Direct experience implementing or facilitating Rockefeller Habits, Scaling Up, EOS, or OKR frameworks in a growth-stage company.
Familiarity with SAP ERP, federal IT modernization, or government contracting business models.
Experience developing or managing executive-level presentation materials, investor decks, or board communications.
Background in change management communications or internal culture program design.
Proficiency with project management or OKR tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Perdoo, or similar).
Prior experience in a high-growth, scale-up, or PE/VC-backed professional services environment.

Compensation

In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $99,949.00 – $124,936.00 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Benefits

C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits

Core Values

Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how it’s said). Incremental won’t win.
Have Fun – We are on a journey, together. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human, take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
All In – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability, trust, and integrity create an environment to realize the team’s true potential.
Never Forget the Customer – We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true – no BS.
GSD (Get Stuff Done) – We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency, and we deliver high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
Empower – Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value, and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.