Sr. Mission Integration Strategist

Everforth ECS is seeking a

Sr. Mission Integration Strategist to work in our

Arlington, VA

office.

We are looking for a senior-level leader and thought leader to serve our federal customers at the intersection of critical infrastructure strategy, public-private partnership development, and mission-driven delivery. This individual will operate as both a cross-sector generalist and a hands-on strategic advisor — bringing order to complex, high-ambiguity environments while connecting national-level strategy to real-world implementation across the 16 critical infrastructure sectors.

This role is not sector-specific. It requires a systems-level thinker who understands how infrastructure, policy, and operational realities intersect, while simultaneously possessing the customer engagement, facilitation, and structured delivery skills to translate ambiguous mission needs into clear, actionable strategies and implementable plans.

The ideal candidate thrives in the "gray space" — equally comfortable advising federal executives, shaping cross-sector coordination models, leading strategic discovery efforts, and enabling delivery teams to execute against defined priorities. This role will be the tip of the spear and will have the opportunity to leverage a team of people in support of the customer's mission, partnering closely with the Account Growth lead.

Key Responsibilities
Critical Infrastructure Strategy & Integration

Serve as a strategic integrator across critical infrastructure sectors, identifying gaps between policy, Sector-Specific Plans (SSPs), and real-world execution

Advise federal partners (including CISA as an SRMA) on cross-sector dependencies, systemic risk, and operational challenges faced by infrastructure owners and operators

Support the identification and mitigation of gaps between government intent (NIPP, SSPs, directives) and private sector execution realities

Assess and provide recommendations on the effectiveness and relevance of existing SSPs — including opportunities to modernize sector coordination models

Engage with and understand the role of ISACs/ISAOs, including trust models, information-sharing barriers, and public-private coordination dynamics

Support development of implementable strategies, not just frameworks

Customer Engagement & Relationship Building

Establish trust and credibility with customers in early-stage or undefined ("Greenfield") environments

Serve as a primary strategic sounding board and trusted advisor for senior stakeholders, providing informed recommendations and guidance

Engage stakeholders at multiple levels to understand mission needs, priorities, and constraints

Navigate varying customer perspectives and levels of readiness for change

Challenge assumptions and guide customers toward highly effective, forward-leaning solutions

Balance subject matter expertise with a collaborative, customer-centered approach to shape narratives

Strategic Discovery & Problem Definition

Lead conversations that uncover true customer needs, pain points, and desired outcomes

Apply active listening, facilitation, and analytical techniques to clarify ambiguous problems

Assess organizational readiness and risk tolerance to inform strategic direction

Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and collaborative discussions (virtual and in-person) using multiple communication modalities to drive clarity and alignment

Translate customer insights and infrastructure challenges into structured outputs, including vision statements, strategic priorities, implementation roadmaps, frameworks, diagrams, and models

Develop clear, actionable, activity-based artifacts that enable execution by federal and consultant delivery teams

Ensure alignment between mission objectives, organizational capabilities, and proposed solutions

Translate complex infrastructure and policy challenges into clear, actionable plans for leadership

Drive and Support Strategy Implementation

Provide hands-on support for the development and implementation of plans aligned to defined strategies

Coach team members on strategic thinking, customer engagement, and artifact development

Validate ECS and customer understanding through incremental deliverables and feedback loops

Continuously refine strategies collaboratively with customers to ensure alignment and adapt outputs based on evolving needs

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

14+ years of progressive experience in consulting, strategy, advisory, or customer-facing roles

Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or other federal government agencies

Deep understanding of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and Sector-Specific Plans (SSPs), with familiarity with CISA's role as a national risk advisor and coordinator

Experience working with or alongside SRMAs, critical infrastructure owners/operators, and ISACs/ISAOs

Strong systems thinking and ability to identify interdependencies and cascading risk across sectors

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or undefined environments and shape undefined problem spaces

Experience translating strategy into execution plans and structured, actionable deliverables

Demonstrated ability to understand, resolve, and communicate complex technical and business issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience influencing executive leadership and setting expectations for cross-functional initiatives

Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government and private sector

Ability to influence without authority and guide decision-making

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, energetic environment while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail

Desired Skills

Experience supporting federal programs across DHS, CISA, DoD, DOE, or similar agencies

Background in consulting or advisory roles

Exposure to IC/OT environments across multiple critical infrastructure sectors

Familiarity with change management, agile methodologies, or maturity models

Background in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, or related domains

Experience mentoring or coaching team members on strategic thinking and delivery

EverforthECS1

ECSFederal LLCis an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on thebasisany characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or localjurisdictionlaw.

EverforthECS

is the federal segment of

Everforth

, a $4B global organization with over10,000 employees. Ournearly 3,500professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:

Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams

Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference withEverforthECS!

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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