Senior Enterprise Strategist

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

About The Position

Lead enterprise-wide growth and operational excellence by executing strategic planning, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will partner with leaders to align projects with organizational goals, leveraging data, analytics, and market insights to drive performance, reduce risk, and enhance long-term success. You will report to the Director of Strategy & Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, data science, organizational management, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience building and maintaining relationships with leadership, stakeholders and colleagues.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and complex projects with measurable outcomes.
Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or change management principles in organizational settings.
Proficient in advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and interpreting data to support business decisions.
Experience contributing to cross-functional teams and supporting executive leadership alignment on organizational priorities.
Familiarity with data visualization or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Smartsheet) to monitor performance.
Skilled in summarizing advanced, complex data into concise reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
Strong critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving skills in evolving business contexts.
Ability to earn certification for Master Black Belt (SSGI-MBB) within 90 days.
Ability to earn certification for Lean Six Sigma Professional ( LSSP-I) within 6 months.
Ability to earn Certified Professional Coach (CPC) within 2 years.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee a complex portfolio of enterprise-wide strategic and improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.
Facilitate strategic planning sessions with executive leadership; develop and execute data-driven roadmaps using forecasting, modeling, and market intelligence to drive growth and mitigate risk.
Direct enterprise-level continuous improvement efforts by applying Lean, automation, and analytics to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and optimize performance using benchmarking and KPIs.
Manage cross-functional strategic and operational projects using structured project management methodologies; define scope, allocate resources, and implement contingency plans to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
Chair and influence governance bodies and strategic committees to foster accountability, accelerate execution, and maintain alignment across departments and senior sponsors.
Lead competitive, industry, and market research to uncover trends and strategic opportunities; translate findings into high-impact business strategies and long-term positioning plans.
Apply advanced analytics and financial modeling—including predictive and scenario analysis—to assess performance, identify opportunities, and enhance strategic decision-making.
Design and manage executive dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that offer real-time performance insights and support continuous execution against strategic goals.
Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to Enterprise Strategists; act as a senior advisor and escalation point for complex or high-risk issues impacting initiatives or alignment.
Perform other duties as assigned.