Engagement Lead (Director) — Defense Strategy & Transformation

ASI Government; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ASI Government is seeking an Engagement Lead (Director) to serve as the senior accountable leader for a complex Department of War engagement. The role requires independent navigation of ambiguous client situations, trusted adviser to senior leaders, and translating strategy into disciplined execution and executive‑quality deliverables.

The successful candidate will start as hands‑on contributor or lean‑team leader, shaping the vision, structuring analyses, and delivering polished

Qualifications

• 10+ years in management, consulting, or equivalent client services.
• 5+ years leading consulting engagements with senior-client accountability.
• DoW Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret / SCI (SAP Access).
• Strong analytical, storytelling, and client-facing skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites three to four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the engagement with government mission leaders and senior client teams.
• Frame ambiguous problems and provide strategic, implementable recommendations.
• Design and lead executive meetings, workshops, and critical client discussions.
• Own the engagement from problem definition through delivery and outcomes.
• Coach team members and maintain rigorous project management and quality controls.
• Identify follow-on opportunities and manage client relationships for growth.

Skills

10+ years experience

Leadership experience

Executive communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Travel flexibility

Problem framing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

ASI Government is seeking an Engagement Lead (Director) to serve as the senior accountable leader for a complex Department of War engagement. The role requires independent navigation of ambiguous client situations, trusted adviser to senior leaders, and translating strategy into disciplined execution and executive‑quality deliverables.

The successful candidate will start as hands‑on contributor or lean‑team leader, shaping the vision, structuring analyses, and delivering polished