Lead Strategic Planning Manager - Washington, United States - MDW Associates, LLC

Description

MDW Associates is currently seeking candidates with a background as a Lead Strategic Planning Manager (Senior ) to support our Navy customer in Washington, D.C .

Essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Monitoring, reviewing, and assessing changes in DoD, DON, and key stakeholder strategic plans to ensure alignment with NAVSEA plans and objectives, as well as coordinating with leadership in recommending and establishing strategic goals and objectives.

Drafting policy and leadership correspondence associated with strategic direction and guidance.

Assessing performance against business standards and plan objectives, as well as establishing and maintaining the tools used to report performance.

Assisting in managing and implementing an internal controls process to ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, DON, and NAVSEA statutes, policies, and guidance.

Conducting detailed technical analysis of shipbuilding industrial base issues.
Providing recommendations on effective performance measures and technical standards associated with shipbuilding, conversion, and repair activities.

Applying and implementing a proven, quantitative approach to analyzing culture and recommending initiatives to establish a more effective and efficient culture.

Administering assessments of both the organization as a whole and individual personnel, then analyzing assessment data to determine the current organizational culture and making recommendations for the future.

Coordinating and/or executing training in CPI, Lean/Six Sigma, Total Ownership Cost (TOC), and other process improvement techniques.

Recommends policy guidance as necessary to institutionalize the principles of CPI and TOC.Interfacing with program management offices to identify, document, and replicate best practices.

Leading strategic planning-related support at the PEO and Program Office levels while interacting with senior Military and Civilian leaders and managers (Flag Officer / SES Rank) personnel.

Supervising immediate support contractor staff to meet contractual requirements.


Required Experience & Qualifications :

Ten (10) or more years of experience in the areas of strategic planning, performance assessments and analysis, culture and climate assessments and analysis, and/or business transformation efforts supporting the Department of Defense (DoD).At least 10 years DoD/Navy program management, Industry business management, operations research analysis, or financial/cost analysis experience.

At least ten years' experience with DoD acquisition processes, in DoD/Navy program management, Industry or Government technical management, or Industry or Government business management.

At least five years' experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel.


In addition:
1)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, advanced problem-solving skills, and coordination and planning abilities are required 2) Experience in use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience:
A. or B.S.

degree in related field, or seven of 10 years of experience was gained due to in-depth experience and specialized knowledge in the related field.

Preferred Experience :

Masters' degree in a related field and/or related Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP).Clearance Requirement(s):Candidates for this position must be eligible to obtain/maintain a U.S.

DoD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance; Candidates with a current TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Company DescriptionIncorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in Huntsville, AL.

We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis.

Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

Strategic PlanningCost EstimatingBudget Programming and JustificationBudget ExecutionAcquisition ManagementAccounting and Audit ReadinessFinancial Systems Support & IntegrationMDW Associates, LLC ('MDW') is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job.

MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional InformationWe offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:
HealthDentalVisionGroup Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term DisabilityRetirement/401(k)Flexible Leave PolicyAll information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr