Strategic Consulting Advisor​/Director of Special Projects

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead or participate in special initiatives as assigned by the Chief of Staff.
• Drive decisive execution of enterprise‑level priorities by cutting through ambiguity, removing barriers, and ensuring strategic initiatives move forward with urgency, clarity, and measurable impact.
• Serve as a liaison between the executive office and internal / external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and building positive relationships across the organization.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations in collaboration with the Chief of Staff, supporting decision‑making, agenda setting, and material preparation for executive and Board of Directors' meetings.

• Excellent judgment, problem‑solving skills, emotional intelligence, intuition regarding interpersonal interactions, and meticulous attention to detail.
• 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 government services or government consulting services.

Maximum salary ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

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.

Minimum Salary $ | Maximum Salary $

Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations:
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