Job Description
Job Description
Title: Strategic Planning & Transformation Consultant
Location: Washington, D.C.
Work Schedule: Hybrid (On-site 1 day/week or as required for in-person briefings)
Type: Contract to Hire
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Strategic Planning & Transformation Consultant will serve as a high-level trusted advisor. This role is responsible for defining organizational direction, setting strategic priorities, and creating actionable plans that ensure long-term mission success.
The ideal candidate acts as the bridge between technical engineering teams and executive leadership, translating complex operational data into clear, strategic roadmaps. You will apply industry-leading frameworks (ITIL, CMMI, PMI, Six Sigma) to assess program maturity, identify gaps, and lead the organization through large-scale transformation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Strategic Vision & Execution
· Lead the development of enterprise-level strategic plans aligned with the mission.
· Facilitate high-stakes strategic planning workshops with executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
· Develop multi-year roadmaps and define program milestones and success criteria.
· Data-Driven Assessment
· Conduct deep-dive maturity assessments using CMMI, ITIL, or PMI governance models.
· Analyze operational and technical data to identify organizational gaps and performance opportunities.
· Translate "go-fast" technical inputs into enterprise-level strategies.
· Executive Advisory
· Serve as a primary advisor to senior program managers and executive leaders.
· Author executive-level briefings, white papers, and decision-support materials.
· Foster cross-functional collaboration between leadership and technical engineering staff.
· Process Improvement
· Design and implement process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or similar frameworks.
· Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement cycles to enhance service delivery.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
· Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
· Tenure: 8–12 years of professional experience in Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, or Organizational Transformation.
· Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of supporting executive-level decision-makers.
· Bridge-Building: Experience working directly with technical engineers and operations teams to develop strategic recommendations.
FRAMEWORK MASTERY (Must have experience in one or more):
· ITIL (Service Management Framework)
· CMMI (Maturity Models)
· PMI (Project/Program Management Methodologies)
· Lean Six Sigma (Process Improvement)
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS
· Project Management Professional (PMP)
· ITIL Foundation or Managing Professional
· Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
· Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
· Agile or SAFe Certification
Company DescriptionSystem One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.
Company Description
System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.