Strategic Advisor, Navy Governance & Transformation (TS/SCI)

Ignite Digital; Maryland; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer and community engagement

Opportunity to shape the future

Growth-focused management

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Advisor to support a U.S. Navy strategic planning and governance initiative within the National Capital Region.

The ideal candidate brings deep commercial and defense-sector strategic expertise, along with a strong understanding of Navy governance, resourcing, and decision-making processes. This role requires onsite support and eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in business, finance, economics, or organizational change.
• Seven or more years of commercial strategic planning experience.
• Five or more years in DON/DoD/IC in a related field.
• Detailed knowledge of DON resourcing, budgeting, and governance processes.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert strategic planning guidance to Navy leadership and stakeholders.
• Advise on enterprise portfolio management best practices and methodologies.
• Support development, refinement, and execution of Navy strategies, investment decisions, and governance activities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, portfolios, and measurable outcomes.
• Analyze resourcing, budgeting, and decision-making processes to inform senior recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategy with execution.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Government contracting

DON/DoD/IC experience

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Master’s degree in business/finance/economics/organizational change

Job description

Ignite Digital is seeking a highly experienced Strategic Advisor to support a U.S. Navy strategic planning and governance initiative within the National Capital Region.

The ideal candidate brings deep commercial and defense-sector strategic expertise, along with a strong understanding of Navy governance, resourcing, and decision-making processes. This role requires onsite support and eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.