Senior Strategist

Chenega Corporation; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Senior Strategist in Springfield, VA to serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives. You will lead strategy development, congressional engagement, and campaign planning in defense and IC contexts, aligning messaging with organizational priorities.

The role requires deep knowledge of defense and intelligence equities, policy processes, and the political dynamics shaping national security priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 7+ years advising senior military or civilian leaders in joint environments (e.g., Combatant Commands).
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to undergo Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine NGA’s strategic engagement plan with milestones and metrics.
• Conduct independent analysis, stakeholder mapping, and 360-degree assessments to inform decision-making.
• Synchronize messaging across internal and external stakeholders to maintain consistency and clarity.
• Create detailed campaign plans with schedules, measurable outcomes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead red-team engagements to stress-test strategic concepts and refine approaches.
• Prepare senior leaders for congressional testimony and high-visibility engagements.
• Deliver tailored briefing materials, rehearsal storyboards, mock Q&A, and executive summaries.
• Provide surge support for urgent, event-driven topics and respond within four hours to critical requests.
• Support adoption of new systems, processes, and tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Implement quarterly strategic planning cycles using a Collect–Assess–Refine methodology.
• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, oversight committees, and interagency partners.
• Anticipate and address politically sensitive issues impacting NGA’s mission.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Policy & briefing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Senior Strategist

Springfield, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

As one of the newest Chenega companies, Chenega Defense & Aerospace Solutions (CDAS) was developed with the purpose of providing expert Engineering and Technical Support Services to federal customers.

The Senior Strategist will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing expert-level support in strategy development, campaign planning, and congressional engagement. This role requires deep knowledge of defense and intelligence community equities, policy-making processes, and the political dynamics influencing national security priorities. The Senior Strategist will design and implement strategic engagement plans, prepare senior leaders for congressional testimony, and ensure alignment between messaging and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine NGA’s strategic engagement plan, including priorities, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Conduct independent analysis, stakeholder mapping, and 360-degree assessments to inform decision-making.
• Synchronize messaging across internal and external stakeholders to maintain consistency and clarity.
• Create detailed campaign plans with schedules, measurable outcomes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead red-team engagements to stress-test strategic concepts and refine approaches.
• Prepare senior leaders for congressional testimony and high-visibility engagements.
• Deliver tailored briefing materials, rehearsal storyboards, mock Q&A, and executive summaries.
• Provide surge support for urgent, event-driven topics and respond within four hours to critical requests.
• Support adoption of new systems, processes, and tools to improve workflow efficiency.
• Implement quarterly strategic planning cycles using a Collect–Assess–Refine methodology.
• Build and maintain relationships with congressional staff, oversight committees, and interagency partners.
• Anticipate and address politically sensitive issues impacting NGA’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 7+ years advising senior military or civilian leaders in joint environments (e.g., Combatant Commands).
  • Proven track record supporting high-profile IC programs and congressional engagement.
  • Expert-level proficiency in drafting and tailoring materials for senior U.S. Government officials.
  • Compliance with all NGA, DoD, and IC security directives
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to undergo Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional communication and briefing skills; ability to convey complex topics clearly.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced, politically sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with NGA mission, GEOINT operations, and national security priorities preferred.
• Experience in media relations and crisis communication preferred.
• Ability to leverage technology for process improvement and data visualization preferred.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do our best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

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Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $144,800.00/Yr. Up to USD $200,000.00/Yr.