Strategic Planning Consultant (On-Site)

Oxley Enterprises, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 88,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Life Insurance and disability

401k plan

SDVOSB/VOSB/WOSB designation

Job summary

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Planning Consultant to guide executive-level transformation for a federal mission support organization.

You will lead strategic planning, portfolio management, and process improvement initiatives with a focus on measurable outcomes and governance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, coach senior leaders, and ensure adherence to regulations, contracts, and security requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 - 15 years of experience in program and project management, facilitating strategy
• Experience supporting USCG or federal agencies with defense, homeland security, or law enforcement missions
• Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports integration of functions, processes, and policies to build Coast Guard systems and mission support capability
• Supports transformation efforts aligned with Coast Guard campaigns: Organization, Contracting and Acquisitions, People, and Technology
• Conducts systematic analysis of organizational challenges and develops strategic improvement plans
• Facilitates executive-level sessions and supports strategy formulation
• Develops and manages Integrated Project Teams executing improvement efforts
• Tracks performance measures and links them to strategic goals
• Develops project charters, roadmaps, schedules and risk mitigation plans
• Applies Lean Six Sigma and MSBM to review processes and improve efficiency
• Documents governance structures and ensures compliance with requirements
• Provides change management training and facilitation through frameworks like Prosci ADKAR

Skills

Strategic planning

Change management

Executive facilitation

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Federal agency experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business or related field

PMP certification

DHS mid-level Project Management certification

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, SD, VT, WA, WY

Future Need - Actively Interviewing

Location: U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (Douglas A. Munro Headquarters Building), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20593

Do you excel at turning organizational strategy into measurable change? We're looking for a Consultant to guide executive-level transformation, business process reengineering, and performance measurement for a federal mission support organization. If you're ready to coach senior leaders, bring structure to complex initiatives, and make a lasting impact on how the mission gets done, we want to hear from you!

Position Description:

The Strategic Planning Consultant provides management consulting support for strategic planning and portfolio management, business transformation and process improvement, project execution, change management, and governance. This position supports the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).

Minimum/General Experience:

5 - 15 years of experience in program and project management, meeting facilitation, strategic communications, and organizational change management supporting the USCG or other federal agencies with defense, homeland security, or law enforcement missions

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, or a related field; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification, or equivalent certification (preferred)

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Above average ability to guide executive-level and concurrent projects in strategic planning, business transformation, business process reengineering, change management, and performance measurement
• Above average experience supporting enterprise-wide organizational transformation initiatives
• Above average ability to conduct systematic analysis of organizational challenges and develop strategic improvement plans with actionable, sourced recommendations
• Above average ability to manage highly complex projects to completion on schedule and within resource constraints
• Above average experience with business process improvement analysis, Lean Six Sigma analysis, and performance metrics analysis
• Above average experience with business case analyses, alternatives analyses, concept development, and requirements analysis
• Above average experience developing project charters, schedules, roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies
• Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., OneDrive, Teams, Microsoft Project, SharePoint)
• Strong ability to apply established change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) to prepare for, manage, and sustain change
• Strong ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical data
• Strong ability to read and interpret Government policy, regulations, and directives, and apply those interpretations as directed by the Project Manager or designee
• Strong ability to coordinate all parties to tasks and review work products for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirements
• Strong ability to facilitate meetings, working group sessions, and executive-level sessions, in person and virtually
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with executive-level personnel
• Experience supporting a federal agency

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment

• Assignment Location - On-Site, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (Douglas A. Munro Headquarters Building), Washington, D.C.
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.
• Travel - CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required; a valid passport and current immunizations are required for OCONUS travel.

Security

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust

Federal Civilian Public Trust

• Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
• Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
• Law enforcement checkCourt records check
• Education check- Attendance and Degrees

Acceptable Credentials

• Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to:
• Supports the integration of functions, processes, and policies that build Coast Guard systems and mission support capability, including change management, strategic planning, and analysis
• Supports transformation efforts aligned with the Commandant's campaigns: Organization, Contracting and Acquisitions, People, and Technology
• Conducts systematic analysis of existing organizational challenges and develops strategic improvement plans
• Facilitates executive-level sessions and supports strategy formulation
• Develops and manages Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) that execute improvement efforts based on defined project plans
• Aligns and integrates enterprise priorities vertically within and horizontally across directorates, and with operational partners
• Establishes standard, disciplined, repeatable, and scalable processes
• Links performance measures to business strategies and objectives
• Supports organization-wide strategic planning, program evaluation, monitoring, and measurement, including developing strategic plans, analyzing alternative pathways, and linking strategy to organizational initiatives
• Supports development and maintenance of a project selection process, project pipeline, and project portfolio aligned with strategic priorities, including tracking, integration, and oversight of high-priority projects
• Develops and maintains initiative prioritization matrices
• Conducts business-related analyses, business cases, and alternatives analyses to improve organizational performance
• Applies Lean Six Sigma and the MSBM to review and document processes, identify improvements, and expand business process improvement to candidate initiatives
• Executes business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives and identifies opportunities for cost, schedule, and performance improvements across the enterprise
• Develops actionable process improvement and cost-efficiency recommendations
• Develops and maintains program evaluation criteria, performance metrics, and risk management strategies to assess program performance against intended goals
• Develops project charters, strategies, schedules, and iterative project roadmaps with clear tasks, milestones, and deliverable sequencing
• Tracks and mitigates risks and issues affecting milestones and deliverables, and supports project closeout, documentation, and identification of replication opportunities
• Documents and disseminates best practices and lessons learned
• Develops strategies, tactics, communications methods, and processes to implement change management initiatives, applying established frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR)
• Ensures electronic products comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Assists in developing governance structures that support organizational improvement and integration
• Leverages information analytics and knowledge management to support data-driven decision-making
• Delivers training and facilitation services to support implementation of organizational changes
• Facilitates meetings and working group sessions, drafts agendas, prepares materials, writes minutes, tracks action items, and provides technical writing and editorial support
• Coordinates all parties to tasks and reviews work products for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirements

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual projected pay range for this position is $88,100 - $174,780 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
• Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We participate in the E-Verify program. http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify