Business Strategist

GCI Communication Corp • Anchorage, AK

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

GCI's Business Strategist will serve as a strategic, highly trusted individual contributor to the Vice President, operating at the center of decision-making to connect strategy to execution. Function as a force multiplier, driving clarity, alignment, and operational efficiency by translating priorities into action, managing critical initiatives, and streamlining communication across the organization. Operate with high autonomy to influence outcomes without authority and enable the VP to lead effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive professional experience in roles requiring strong business judgment, cross-functional coordination, and executive interaction.
• Including at least three (3) years supporting or partnering closely with senior leaders in an operational, strategic, or execution-focused capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise with sound judgment and strategic thinking, building trust and driving alignment toward shared goals.
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills, navigating technical and non-technical stakeholders with ease.
• Excellent communication with the ability to accurately articulate information to internal and external audiences, handle inquiries and complaints, and communicate effectively at all levels of the company.
• Skilled at providing clear, impactful communication that aligns stakeholders and drives accountability.
• Skilled at creating executive briefs, dashboards, and decision materials that support effective leadership choices.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a high-trust advisor to senior leaders, exercising exceptional judgment and discretion in handling employee, business, and proprietary information.
• Demonstrated executive presence, with the confidence and judgment required to represent senior leadership effectively.
• Ability to connect strategy to execution, translating executive priorities into clear plans, milestones, and outcomes.
• Ability to improve processes, workflows, and communication channels to reduce friction and increase efficiency.
• Strong business acumen, with understanding of organizational goals, tradeoffs, and operating dynamics.
• Strong capability to prioritize, focus on highest-impact work, and manage competing demands in fast-paced environments.
• Bias toward action and results, with follow-through discipline and accountability.
• Demonstrated skill in applications, operating systems, and hardware to include security, networking, Internet, and Telephony applications.
• Ability to multitask in a faced paced environment with successful results.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Telecommunications experience.
• Program/Project management, strategy, or consulting experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Lean Six Sigma certificate.
• Other relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP to define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives that advance organizational objectives.
• Translate leadership priorities into actionable plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain frameworks, dashboards, and KPIs to track progress, performance, and execution health.
• Drive alignment across technical (CTO) and non-technical stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution.
• Anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively recommend solutions to prevent issues from escalating.
• Maintain a strong bias toward action, execution, and measurable results.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams to enable shared understanding and execution.
• Lead or support steering committees, operational reviews, and leadership meetings, ensuring readiness and follow-through.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration, accountability, and decision velocity.
• Act as a neutral problem solver, navigating complexity and aligning stakeholders toward practical outcomes.
• Prepare clear, concise executive materials, including briefs, leadership readouts, board content, and data-driven recommendations.
• Manage and protect the VP’s priorities, ensuring focus on the highest-impact initiatives and decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing objective insights, scenario framing, and strategic counsel to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure critical information flows efficiently to and from the VP and leadership team.
• Improve organizational processes, workflows, and communication channels to enhance efficiency and execution discipline.
• Support talent planning, organizational design, and leadership development initiatives as needed.
• Champion a culture of transparency, urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee cross-functional programs related to network reliability, service delivery, infrastructure upgrades, and process optimization.
• Ensure operational readiness for major launches, outages, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate crisis response efforts and support incident management communications when required.

Benefits

• GCI fosters an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated.
• We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior