Data Strategist

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Data Strategist shaping enterprise data, AI, governance, and technology strategies for federal-sector organizations. Building evidence-based operating models, roadmaps, investment cases, and executive alignment.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise data strategy, analytics, and artificial intelligence, with a strong ability to design operating models and develop strategic roadmaps. Proven skills in building cross-functional alignment and preparing executive-level communications.

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Enterprise Data StrategyOperating Model DesignRoadmap DevelopmentTechnical Governance FluencyAnalytical Discipline

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence StrategyArchitectureSecurityPrivacyOrganizational ChangeInvestment EvaluationCapability AssessmentStrategic Decision Making

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsPresentation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationAlignment BuildingAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

GovernanceDigital StrategyRisk ManagementExecutive BriefingsBusiness CasesMission KnowledgeConsulting ExperienceLeadership LevelWork AuthorizationBackground Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess current-state capabilities to identify gaps, duplicative investment, unmanaged risk, and unrealized data value
Design target-state strategies and operating models connecting governance, platforms, analytics, artificial intelligence, workforce, and mission use
Develop sequenced roadmaps with priorities, dependencies, investment choices, owners, and progress measures
Prepare executive briefings and business cases that translate technical choices into strategic decisions
Build cross-functional alignment among data, technology, privacy, security, legal, mission, and program leaders
Revise strategies based on evidence from implementation and delivery realities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working foundation in enterprise data, technology, analytics, digital, or artificial intelligence strategy
Experience assessing capabilities, designing operating models, developing roadmaps, and evaluating investment choices
Technical and governance fluency across architecture, data management, analytics, security, privacy, and organizational change
Analytical discipline to ground recommendations in evidence
Strong writing and presentation skills for executive audiences
Ability to build alignment across leaders with different incentives, responsibilities, and risk perspectives
Specific openings may require defined leadership level, strategic domain, technical depth, consulting experience, citizenship, work authorization, background, suitability, clearance, and mission knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation, benefits, work location, and employment terms are set for each specific opening and will be stated with that opening