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Strategic Consulting Advisor / Director of Special Projects

Maximus Inc

  • Strategic Planning and Execution: assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring organizational strategies and priorities. Oversee cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with the executive team's objectives. Identify process improvements and implement best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Special Projects: Lead or participate in special initiatives as assigned by the Chief of Staff.
  • Drives decisive execution of enterprise level priorities by cutting through ambiguity, removing barriers, and ensuring strategic initiatives move forward with urgency, clarity, and measurable impact.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between the executive office and internal/external stakeholders. Facilitate clear communication and build positive relationships across the organization.
  • Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Chief of Staff. Support the Chief of Staff in decision-making, agenda setting, and materials preparation for executive and Board of Directors' meetings.
  • Excellent judgment, problem solving skills, emotional intelligence and intuition regarding interpersonal interactions, and meticulous attention to detail are a must
  • Strong business acumen and prior experience in a high-paced corporate environment
  • Expert-level analytical skills and experience with leading, executing, and synthesizing complex research, analysis, and project initiatives
  • Ability to work independently and make independent judgment on assigned duties
  • Excellent relationship skills and the ability to get things done in a collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully execute multiple complex tasks simultaneously
  • Experience in understanding of government services or government consulting services

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EEO Statement


Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.


Pay Transparency


Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io .


Minimum Salary


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145,000.00


Maximum Salary


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195,000.00
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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