Strategic Planning Manager
About The Position
The Strategic Planning Manager will serve as an advisor and technical expert responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategic planning efforts for large, complex, interdisciplinary projects across the Department of State (DoS). The role provides high-level analytical, programmatic, and planning support to ensure alignment of mission objectives, financial resources, and digital strategy initiatives. Day to Day Responsibilities May Include: Review strategic financial, budget, and fiscal data to ensure accuracy and accountability for multi-year project portfolios. Maintain up-to-date monthly project funding status, reviewing and resolving unliquidated obligations, and preparing detailed budget justifications. Plan and conduct cost-effectiveness studies to inform IT investments, development processes, and budget initiatives. Serve as advisor for synchronizing, coordinating, and integrating all digital strategy initiatives. Coordinate strategic, programmatic, and budgetary initiatives across multiple stakeholders and organizational levels. Analyze management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions. Prepare and present briefing materials and provide clear, well-supported input in decision forums.
Requirements
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree (coursework or experience in architecture, interior design, business management, or communications preferred)
- FIVE (5) years’ experience, with a minimum of THREE (3) years of experience managing planning, scoping, design, and execution of assigned projects.
- Experience utilizing Archibus or other Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) to manage real property assets.
- Experience formulating long-range policies and digital strategic initiatives for complex IT systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting the Department of State in a space management, construction, or IT capacity.
- Experience conducting budget analysis to assess cost-effectiveness of program initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Review strategic financial, budget, and fiscal data to ensure accuracy and accountability for multi-year project portfolios.
- Maintain up-to-date monthly project funding status, reviewing and resolving unliquidated obligations, and preparing detailed budget justifications.
- Plan and conduct cost-effectiveness studies to inform IT investments, development processes, and budget initiatives.
- Serve as advisor for synchronizing, coordinating, and integrating all digital strategy initiatives.
- Coordinate strategic, programmatic, and budgetary initiatives across multiple stakeholders and organizational levels.
- Analyze management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions.
- Prepare and present briefing materials and provide clear, well-supported input in decision forums.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
