IT Strategy and Operations Consultant

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting

IT Strategy and Operations Consultant leading technology assessments and modernization initiatives for government clients. Supporting service delivery improvements and project management across diverse teams.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT Strategy, IT Operations, and Technology Consulting, with a strong focus on leading large-scale government technology initiatives and developing practical modernization plans. Capable of providing technical and operational leadership while effectively communicating project deliverables and fostering positive relationships across diverse teams.

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IT Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementCloud MigrationIT GovernanceBusiness Process Mapping

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Hard Skills

IT StrategyTechnology ConsultingEnterprise Systems PlanningSystems ModernizationCloud ArchitectureData NetworkingIntegration ApproachesTechnology ModernizationIT Service ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingLogical ReasoningPublic SpeakingRelationship BuildingProfessional Writing

Certifications & Qualifications

IT Governance CertificationIT Service Management CertificationProject Management CertificationCloud Platform CertificationEnterprise Architecture Certification

Industry Keywords

COBITNISTISOGovernment Technology InitiativesOperational Priorities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support the delivery of services to clients on time, within scope, and within budget, including assigning and managing staff and creating work products.
Serve as project manager and/or lead client projects across the country, supporting client work and deepening team knowledge.
Develop project deliverables for clients.
Lead the development and execution of IT strategy, operating model, governance, modernization, and roadmap deliverables that support organizational transformation and improved service delivery.
Provide technical and operational leadership to project teams, helping translate client needs, assessment findings, and modernization priorities into clear deliverables and practical recommendations.
Develop practical modernization plans for infrastructure, network, hardware, and software environments that align technical improvements with business needs, operational priorities, security expectations, and implementation constraints.
Stay current with emerging technology trends and evaluate their potential impact on client environments.
Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership.
Communicate project and delivery status to our clients, team members, and other stakeholders, including the facilitation of client meetings.
Work with BerryDunn contractors to help ensure their proper delivery of project deliverables.
In partnership with our internal team, support business development and opportunity management activities to respond to state government IT department opportunities.
Participate in marketing and business development activities, including writing blog posts and participating in prospective client business development meetings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in IT strategy, IT operations, technology consulting, enterprise systems planning, IT governance, or related roles.
Successful experience leading large-scale government technology initiatives, including IT assessments, strategic planning, process improvement, systems modernization, cloud migration, or enterprise platform implementation support.
Working knowledge of IT strategy, IT service management, governance, business process mapping, enterprise systems, infrastructure environments, data networking, cloud architecture concepts, integration approaches, and technology modernization practices.
Relevant certifications or training in IT governance, IT service management, project management, cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, business analysis, or major enterprise systems are a plus.
Familiarity with IT governance, risk management, and compliance standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, and ISO).
Experience facilitating meetings and public speaking with large groups in person as well as in a virtual environment.
Ability to balance multiple assignments and achieve quality results in a timely manner.
Willingness to work in a small team setting, often developing deliverables for managerial review on your own.
Demonstrated critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with diverse teams across multiple time zones.
Ability to draft client-facing reports/communications in a professional/constructive manner.
Strong business and technical writing skills (samples might be required).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.