Senior Strategic Advisor

FedWriters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Senior Strategic Advisor to advise senior management of the U.S. Department of Commerce, ITA, I&A unit on high-visibility initiatives.

You will craft strategic solutions, lead organizational assessments, and guide program performance to ensure mission-critical goals are met. The role is on-site at the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, DC, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, contingent upon contract award, with extensive opportunity for leadership impact and professional

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 20 years of specialized management experience.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, organizational design, and executive-level consulting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation, advice, and recommendations to senior management and project teams.
• Develop strategic solutions to complex organizational, management, and business challenges.
• Conduct research and prepare complex business documents, including white papers, briefings, and strategic plans.
• Lead organizational assessments and align structures, processes, and performance measurement tools to agency goals.
• Deliver training, education, and exercise management in support of workforce development.
• Advise on program performance, evaluation metrics, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Serve as a senior advisor for high-visibility initiatives impacting mission-critical programs.

Skills

Strategic planning

Organizational design

Executive-level consulting

Education

Master’s Degree

Doctorate

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Senior Strategic Advisor and support the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), Industry & Analysis (I&A) unit by providing expert-level consultation to senior management on high-visibility initiatives. You will develop strategic solutions to complex organizational challenges, lead organizational assessments, and advise on program performance, ensuring mission-critical programs achieve their goals.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at the Herbert C. Hoover building in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation, advice, and recommendations to senior management and project teams
• Develop strategic solutions to complex organizational, management, and business challenges
• Conduct research and prepare complex business documents, including white papers, briefings, and strategic plans
• Lead organizational assessments and align structures, processes, and performance measurement tools to agency goals
• Deliver training, education, and exercise management in support of workforce development
• Advise on program performance, evaluation metrics, and continuous improvement strategies
• Serve as a senior advisor for high-visibility initiatives impacting mission-critical programs

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in a relevant field
• Minimum of 20 years of specialized management experience
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, organizational design, and executive-level consulting

Desired:

• Direct experience advising senior federal executives on high-visibility, mission-critical initiatives
• Experience with international trade, economic policy, or industry analysis
• Doctorate-level credentials in a relevant field

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable