Strategic Planner @ CGI

Strategic Planner

CGI Federal is seeking a Strategic Planner to support a multidisciplinary team in delivering mission-critical capabilities, strengthening governance, and driving innovation for a federal client. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with experience planning and coordinating a broad range of government projects, including developing POA&Ms and supporting key program initiatives. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA, or Knoxville, TN;

however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic plans to guide program execution and mission objectives.
• Align strategic planning efforts with client goals, organizational priorities, and evolving operational needs.
• Collaborate with Project Leads, Business Analysts, and SMEs to ensure coordinated execution across program timelines.
• Support development of POA&Ms for client initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, decision memos, and strategic materials.
• Ensure strategic plans incorporate technical, operational, and budget considerations.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required as well as successful passing of CGI background check prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Experience in strategic planning and roadmap development.
• Background in lifecycle maintenance or systems sustainment.
• Ability to analyze business processes and operational workflows.
• Ability to work with government stakeholders and translate mission needs into actionable plans.
• Proficiency with project planning methodologies and formal planning frameworks.
• Ability to produce structured roadmaps, POA&Ms, and high-quality documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC).

Skills:

• Active listening & understanding
• Communications Management
• English
• Integrated planning
• Planning
• Logistics