Strategy Planning Principal

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, provides leadership in the development of the organization's strategic plan(s). Conducts environmental scans, organizational positioning analyses and other studies. Develops concepts into strategies Including quantitative analyses and recommendations; screens plans for strategic fit, feasibility and profitability prior to presentation to senior management. Coordinates input from all major business units to facilitate the Integration of individual business unit plans, best practices and global and multi-discipline perspectives.

Conducts external research and quantitative analysis as required. Identifies, researches, analyzes and makes recommendations to support the organization's growth objectives.

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, business administration or related field and/or equivalent formal training or work experience. Five (5) or more years equivalent work experience in information technology or business environment including project management, quantitative analysis, forecasting, process improvement or market/competitive analysis. A related advanced degree may offset the related experience requirements. Demonstrated leadership ability, analytical and critical thinking ability with time management and management skills.

Strong communications and human relations skills.

This position will be responsible for:

• Research federal cybersecurity policies and practices and understand the impact to Fed Ex of pending legal or change could impact Fed Ex
• Track federal policy developments to better support Fed Ex cybersecurity initiatives and recommend (if any) next steps
• Develop systems for tracking interactions with stakeholders, and ensure regular cadence of communication where needed.
• Maintain a library of bills and policies related to cybersecurity and collaborate with Fed Ex Government Affairs to maintain sources to guide our impact projections
• Serve as a strategic advisor and leader for public policy position development for cyber security/resiliency issues, including topics such as federal privacy regulations, collaboration of federal governmental agencies and entities
• Actively participate in trade association working groups related to the development of cyber policy
• Represent Fed Ex in external forums to discuss cyber policy positions and perspectives
• Partner with leaders within Government Affairs and legal to develop public policy positions
• Identify issues, develop policy positions in a collaborative manner and report on progress
• Represent and advocate for the company’s cybersecurity policy positions on issues affecting our strategy and posture, leveraging existing lobbying practices
• Identify, anticipate, and advise on political and legislative developments, risks and opportunities in cybersecurity, in concert with internal government affairs team.

• Exceptional writing skills, include ability to synthesize policy documents and complex issues for internal and external customers
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to understand how legislative and regulatory proposals may impact Fed Ex
• Excellent research skills, including ability to find new sources of information (e.g. data points) to support policy positions
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake policy development and developing position papers and formal submissions for government agencies
• A keen understanding of Congress, the Administration, federal agencies and key players
• Self-starter, intrinsically motivated; excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)

Collierville, TN

This position can also be domiciled anywhere within the United States based on business needs.

Relocation assistance may be provided based on business needs.

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting…