Strategy and Performance Management Expert

Core-CSI; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE-CSI, headquartered in Sterling, VA, is seeking a strategy and performance management expert for a hybrid role that blends internal product direction for Core-Strategy and client-facing strategy consulting.

You will translate methodology into platform features, collaborate with design and engineering, and lead strategy engagements with government, nonprofits, and commercial clients. Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Product requirements and UI decisions translation
• Design/product feedback collaboration
• Strategy consulting experience
• Portfolio management familiarity
• Facilitation and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product direction for Core-Strategy platform
• Translate strategy into platform features and UI decisions
• Lead strategy development and client engagements
• Develop training and support client engagements

Job description

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY... NO RELOCATION... NO VISA SPONSORSHIP...NO C2C.

PROVIDE YOUR HOURLY RATE / Salary. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT SALARY / HOURLY RATE WILL BE REJECTED.

Who We Are

At CORE-CSI, we're on a mission to help organizations turn strategy into real, measurable action-faster and smarter. Headquartered in Sterling, VA, we're a fast-growing small business empowering government agencies, nonprofits, and consultants through digital platforms, practical tools, and expert training. Our flagship product, Core-Strategy, is a cutting-edge Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) SaaS platform that helps clients transform plans into results.

About The Role

We're looking for a strategy and performance management expert to fill a hybrid role spanning two distinct functions: internal product direction for Core-Strategy's Strategic Planning and Execution software and client-facing strategy consulting. This is a rare combination - someone who can both translate deep methodology expertise into platform design decisions and advise clients on strategy execution.

Responsibilities

Product Direction & Platform Development (Current Need)

• Contribute to product direction for Core-Strategy's Strategic Planning and Execution platform
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert across Core-Strategy's modules - Balanced Scorecard, OKRs, KPI Development & Reporting, Business Architecture, PMO/Project & Portfolio Management, and IASP methodology
• Translate strategy management methodology into feature design, UI/UX decisions, and platform enhancements
• Partner directly with designers and developers to prioritize and shape platform features

Strategy Consulting & Client Engagement (Future Scope)

• Lead and facilitate strategy development, execution, and evaluation efforts for clients
• Apply best practices in enterprise strategy, performance management, and portfolio management
• Develop and deliver training, conduct software demonstrations, and support client engagements
• Author thought leadership content and support business development initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders across government, nonprofit, and commercial environments

Qualifications

Product & Platform Experience

• Demonstrated ability to translate abstract methodology into concrete product requirements, UI decisions, or platform features
• Experience working alongside product or engineering teams - comfort giving design/product feedback, not just methodology guidance

Strategy & Methodology Expertise

• Proven experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, or project/portfolio management

Deep Expertise In

• Enterprise strategy and business capabilities management (BIZBOK)
• Balanced Scorecard (BSC) methodology
• KPI development, benchmarking, and reporting
• Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Project and portfolio management
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex strategic concepts into clear, engaging training and guidance

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred (Business, Public Administration, or related field)

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting state/local government, education, or nonprofit sector clients
• Direct experience with strategic planning and execution software

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Salary: $10 - $40 per hour