Strategic Planner (Technical PM)

North Stone, LLC is seeking a Strategic Planner (Technical PM) to lead the design and execution of strategic initiatives supporting enterprise software and business transformation. This role will drive data-informed planning, performance tracking, and decision support across complex IT modernization and sustainment activities. The successful candidate will bring 11 years of experience in strategic planning, technical program management, and performance metrics within defense or large-scale enterprise environments.

Candidates located in Dayton, OH, are preferred. However, remote candidates may be considered based on qualifications and business needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and maintain strategic roadmaps and operational plans that align with evolving enterprise goals, mission needs, and system capabilities.
• Partner with Government Leadership, cross functional teams, technical leads, Agile teams, and business stakeholders to ensure synchronization of strategy across project planning and execution layers.
• Collaborate and perform gap-fit analysis across mission activities, functional deliverables, process & governance and technical configurations.
• Identify, coordinate and lead the solutions for mission critical issues across the program implementation process
• Lead mission initiatives to support Government PMO operations and coordinate, deliver progress / performance metrics to government leadership.
• Define, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess initiative performance, measure progress, and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the institutionalization of standardized processes and tools by integrating industry and DoD best practices into repeatable planning frameworks.
• Provide mission and functional input to program-level documentation, including technical artifacts, risk registers, and programmatic deliverables.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate potential operational shifts and develop responsive strategies to mitigate risk and ensure continuity.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and performance risks, and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact briefings and reports to senior leadership, providing visibility into strategic progress and recommended adjustments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance, planning, and measurement practices through lessons learned and stakeholder feedback.
• Manage and coordinate the team of SME's to drive the impactful initiatives and deliverables from each areas of the SME's.
• Manage and deliver CDRL's such as MSR, Technical Analysis / support reports, Trip Reports, etc
• Deliver status reports across SME team as per the needs of the Government leadership
• Participate and support in the Technical Engineering meetings across various areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of long-term technical planning and enterprise system deployment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements (Education/Skills/Experience):

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen with a minimum of a SECRET Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance
• Minimum 11 years of experience in strategic planning, enterprise transformation, or technical program management within government or defense programs.
• Demonstrated expertise with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), including integration with Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Extensions, and Workflows (RICE-W).
• Proven ability to work at both tactical and strategic levels-supporting day-to-day program functions while guiding long-term roadmap development.
• Strong analytical background with experience in data synthesis, KPI tracking, and business performance reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks, including SAFe, and experience contributing to PI planning and release alignment.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Willingness to travel as needed within the Continental U.S. to support program needs and stakeholder engagement.

Work Location Type: On-site preferred at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio

About Us

DDC offers a comprehensive range of IT solutions to support clients in defense, healthcare, national security, law enforcement, and intelligence. Focused on innovation, DDC leverages modern technologies and best practices to deliver client-driven solutions in areas like systems/software engineering, data management, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity. They are recognized for driving mission success through efficient processes, cost reduction, and technological advancement.