Strategic Lead

Koniag Services, Inc.; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag Services Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Strategic Lead to guide organizational strategy, growth initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with government customers.

The ideal candidate will drive planning, analytics, and executive communications while aligning teams to strategic priorities. On-site role requiring ability to obtain public trust clearance and to lead with minimal supervision in a fast-paced federal/state services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, program management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives and driving organizational change.
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance.
• Strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and long-term plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define priorities, goals, and KPIs.
• Perform market research, competitive analysis, and environmental scanning.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and briefings with internal teams and partners.
• Develop reports and recommendations for senior leadership and government customers.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Align cross-functional teams around goals and ensure accountability.
• Drive process improvement and identify efficiency gains.
• Support business development, capture management, and proposal strategies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Public trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Strategic Management/Public Administration or related field

Master's degree MBA (preferred)

Job description

Koniag Services Inc., a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Strategic Lead to join our team in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with a proven track record of driving organizational growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable plans. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance to support Koniag Services Inc. and our government customers. This position is on-site in Nashville, TN.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Position Description

The Strategic Lead will be responsible for guiding the development and execution of organizational strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives. The Strategic Lead will work cross-functionally with internal teams, external stakeholders, and leadership to identify opportunities for growth, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable outcomes. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and long-term organizational plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities, goals, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and environmental scanning to identify trends and opportunities relevant to the organization.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key stakeholders, managing relationships and ensuring consistent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions, workshops, and briefings with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and present detailed reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and government customers.
• Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared strategic goals and ensure accountability for outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by evaluating current processes and identifying areas for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and contributing to proposal development and partnership strategies.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, program management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives and driving organizational change.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management, or a related field.
• Experience working in or supporting a federal or state government environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to develop, execute, and monitor strategic plans and initiatives.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in developing executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Familiarity with project management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Experience working in a federal or state government IT or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of business development processes, including capture management and proposal development.
• Familiarity with Agile or other iterative project management methodologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience with data visualization and strategic planning tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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