Executive Consultant (Policy & Strategy Management)

CTR Management Group LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

CTR Management Group, LLC (CTRMG) provides professional consulting and operational support services to federal agencies in support of mission-critical programs. In support of the USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) organization, CTRMG delivers senior-level policy, strategy, and advisory expertise aligned with national wildfire and aviation priorities. The Executive Consultant provides executive-level strategic advisory and policy support to USDA Forest Service leadership. This role supports high-level decision-making by delivering data-driven insights, policy analysis, and operational recommendations related to wildfire response, national fire strategy, and agency priorities. The position requires deep subject-matter expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex policy and operational data into actionable strategies and leadership-ready communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Natural Resources, or a related field
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in policy, strategy, or advisory roles OR twenty (20) years of directly related wildfire or fire response experience
Demonstrated expertise in federal policy development and implementation
Experience providing direct support to senior or executive-level leadership

Nice To Haves

Deep operational knowledge of wildland fire response and national fire strategy
Experience supporting congressional reviews or large fire reviews
Prior experience within USDA Forest Service, Department of the Interior (DOI), FEMA, or similar agencies
Familiarity with interagency coordination across federal, state, tribal, and partner organizations

Responsibilities

Provide real-time policy guidance and strategic advisory support to senior and executive-level leadership
Facilitate strategy sessions and develop actionable plans aligned with agency priorities and national fire strategy
Analyze complex policy, operational, and performance data to inform leadership decision-making
Engage with federal, interagency, state, tribal, and external stakeholders
Develop policy briefs, executive summaries, talking points, and senior-level communication materials
Identify performance gaps and design process improvements, metrics, and evaluation approaches
Develop workflows, guidance documents, and training or briefing materials
Translate complex policies and strategies into clear, actionable recommendations
Support leadership communication strategies across internal and partner organizations
Perform other advisory and analytical duties as required to support mission objectives and contract requirements