Strategy and Performance Management Expert

Core Csi; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE-CSI in Sterling, VA is seeking a strategy and performance management expert for a hybrid role spanning internal product direction for Core-Strategy’s Planning and Execution software and client-facing strategy consulting. The candidate will translate deep methodology into platform design and lead strategy development for clients.

You will develop training, support client engagements across government, nonprofit, and commercial sectors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive

Qualifications

• Translate abstract methodology into concrete product requirements, UI decisions, or platform features.
• Experience working with product or engineering teams and providing design/product feedback.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product direction for Core-Strategy platform.
• Translate strategy management into feature design, UI decisions, and platform enhancements.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to prioritize and shape platform features.
• Lead and facilitate strategy development, execution, and evaluation for clients.
• Develop and deliver training, conduct demonstrations, and support client engagements.

Skills

Translate methodology to product

Experience with product/engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.