Strategic Consulting Advisor / Director of Special Projects - United States - 36398 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Strategic Consulting Advisor / Director of Special Projects

Date

Thursday, February 26, 2026

City

Remote

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Come join Maximus as the Director of Special Projects playing a critical leadership role in supporting the Chief of Staff and the executive team deliver the enterprise strategy. The Director of Special Projects acts as a trusted advisor, problem solver, and liaison, helping to achieve the organization's vision and strategic objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting corporate strategy and delivering enterprise initiatives.
Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, and/or operations management.
Public sector consulting experience is preferred.
Analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Experience in presenting to executive-level audience.
Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The Director of Special Projects reports directly to the Chief of Staff and works closely with executive leadership. Some travel and after-hours work will be required, depending on organizational needs.

Traveling to the corporate headquarters to Tysons, VA may be required every other week.

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.
Special Projects: Lead or participate in special initiatives as assigned by the Chief of Staff.
Drives decisive execution of enterprise level priorities by cutting through ambiguity, removing barriers, and ensuring strategic initiatives move forward with urgency, clarity, and measurable impact.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between the executive office and internal/external stakeholders. Facilitate clear communication and build positive relationships across the organization.
Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Chief of Staff. Support the Chief of Staff in decision-making, agenda setting, and materials preparation for executive and Board of Directors’ meetings.

Excellent judgment, problem solving skills, emotional intelligence and intuition regarding interpersonal interactions, and meticulous attention to detail are a must
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 of government services or government consulting services

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. 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. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

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