Strategic Planner

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Functional Specialist Advisor / Strategic Planner to join our team in Springfield, VA.

This role supports an expeditionary operations office by providing strategic planning and special project support for ongoing initiatives within a deployed Area of Responsibility (AOR). You will be a key member of a team responsible for directing project activity, tracking status, and applying best practices to support a volunteer deployment team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting leadership in identifying funding requirements, constraints, and cost-share considerations for new projects in deployed locations.
• Supporting senior representatives and working group members of facilities and logistics boards by participating in meetings and maintaining detailed records.
• Preparing documents and supporting crisis action tasks while providing monthly metrics to identify trends and current operational support status.
• Working closely with partners to prepare informational and decision briefings for executive-level leadership.
• Utilizing expert knowledge of deployed operations to evaluate deployment requirements and functional capabilities.
• Developing and presenting white papers and briefings regarding special projects that impact various directorates and other agencies.
• Interfacing directly with senior leadership to provide expert information and advice during critical update and status meetings.
• Ability to work independently or under limited supervision to deliver outcomes on time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within a related functional or business area.
• 11+ years of experience in a distinct functional or cross-functional business area, including knowledge of applicable tools and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience organizing, planning, coordinating, and managing complex strategic plans.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and various desktop publishing tools to create professional deliverables.
• Experience interacting with senior-level directors and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the specific challenges of a deployed environment.
• Prior experience supporting expeditionary operations or logistics-focused government offices.
• Relevant certifications in project management or strategic planning methodologies.

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier, scanner, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.