Strategic Planner

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

6h

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The Strategic Planner plays a critical role within the Growth & Strategy department, supporting the Market Intelligence & Strategic Planning organization. This manager-level position is responsible for driving data-informed strategic insights across the enterprise by conducting market and trend research, competitor analysis, and advanced financial and market modeling. The role requires broad business acumen, strong critical thinking, and the ability to solve complex problems that impact multiple areas of the organization.
The Strategic Planner regularly interfaces with senior leadership and is expected to translate complex data into clear, compelling insights that inform strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, Analytics, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in strategic planning, market intelligence, consulting, corporate strategy, or a related discipline
• Experience conducting market and competitor research and translating findings into strategic recommendations
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and brief senior leadership
• U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in growth strategy, corporate strategy, or management consulting
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market, industry, and trend research to identify growth opportunities and emerging risks
• Perform competitor and competitive landscape analyses to support strategic positioning and investment decisions
• Analyze large and complex datasets to generate actionable insights across multiple business functions
• Synthesize financial data to develop market models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
• Perform trade-off and cost-benefit analyses to support strategic initiatives and resource allocation
• Develop high-quality presentations and briefing materials for senior executives and key stakeholders
• Apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving techniques to ambiguous, cross-functional business challenges
• Collaborate with internal teams across strategy, finance, operations, and business development to align insights with organizational goals
• Support long-term strategic planning and near-term growth initiatives

What This Job Offers

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