Strategic Planner

Akima, LLC•District of Columbia, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Data Management is seeking a Strategic Planner to join the team in Washington, DC. This role will provide comprehensive analytical and strategic planning support to the Office of the Provost Marshal General's (OPMG) Strategic Initiatives Group. The Strategic Planner will serve as a trusted advisor on matters affecting military police operations and policy across the Department of Defense and Army enterprises. The position involves in-depth research and assessment of DoD and Army policies, directives, plans, and initiatives to identify alignment opportunities and gaps with OPMG strategic objectives. The planner will also develop and implement OPMG's strategic engagement and communications plan, crafting strategic themes, messages, and priorities for various communication channels. Preparation of high-quality information papers, briefing materials, executive summaries, and staff actions for senior audiences is a key responsibility. The role reports to the Program Manager, providing regular updates on work progress, labor hours, project status, and coordination activities, while also contributing to monthly status reports and quarterly in-progress reviews.

Requirements

Minimum Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Demonstrated ability to effectively present to and communicate with general officers and members of the Senior Executive Service.
Proven skill and experience in data analysis.
Expertise in aligning business practices with organizational strategy.
Ability to assess and measure the impact of implemented strategies.
5–10 years of strategic planning experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
Post-secondary degree required.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive analytical and strategic planning support to the Office of the Provost Marshal General's (OPMG) Strategic Initiatives Group, serving as a trusted advisor on matters affecting military police operations and policy across the Department of Defense and Army enterprises.
Conduct in-depth research and assessment of DoD and Army policies, directives, plans, and initiatives to identify alignment opportunities and gaps with OPMG strategic objectives; actively synchronize OPMG products with higher-level institutional guidance.
Develop and implement OPMG's strategic engagement and communications plan by crafting strategic themes, messages, and priorities that are embedded across briefings, speeches, and publications to ensure consistent, effective communication with senior leaders and stakeholders.
Prepare high-quality information papers, briefing materials, executive summaries, and staff ETMS2 actions for general officers and Senior Executive Service audiences.
Report to the Program Manager with regular updates on work progress, labor hours expended, project status, and coordination activities; identify and communicate any issues impacting performance; contribute to monthly status reports and quarterly in-progress reviews to ensure contract requirements are met and stakeholder expectations are effectively managed.