Strategic Planning / Governance / Policy Consultant

Based in Falls Church, VA, MPS is a Small Business, dedicated to empowering our clients through innovative change management services, with a focus on organizational effectiveness. Founded by a former Peace Corps volunteer, our consultants have served executives in the federal sector for over a decade, working on several high-profile initiatives. We pride ourselves on being experienced consultants, trusted advisers, and reliable partners. As a designated Employer of National Service, our core value is a commitment to public service.

*This posting is intended to help us build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings in Project/Program Delivery Analyst. While this is not an active opening, we welcome interest from professionals whose experience aligns with this role. If a matching opportunity becomes available, qualified applicants may be contacted.

Strategic Planning / Governance / Policy Consultant

M Powered Strategies is seeking a Strategic Planning / Governance / Policy Consultant to support executive decision-making, governance design, strategic alignment, and policy-informed implementation across complex federal initiatives. This role helps clients connect mission priorities to practical structures, decisions, and actions.

The ideal candidate is a strong strategist and facilitator who can analyze complex issues, synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders, and develop practical recommendations for leadership. This person should be comfortable shaping governance models, facilitating executive discussions, and producing decision-support materials that move work forward.

• Support strategic planning, roadmap development, and priority-setting efforts.
• Design or refine governance structures, decision forums, roles, and accountability mechanisms.
• Conduct policy, organizational, and operational analysis to inform leadership decisions.
• Facilitate executive workshops, planning sessions, and governance meetings.
• Develop strategic briefs, decision memos, recommendations, and executive presentations.
• Help align strategy, governance, and implementation structures.
• Support clients in clarifying priorities and creating structure in ambiguous environments.

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the US

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5-12+ years of relevant experience in strategy, governance, policy analysis, organizational planning, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical writing and facilitation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for leadership.
• Experience supporting decision-making in multi-stakeholder environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal strategy, governance, or policy experience.
• Experience with VA, VHA, health system transformation, or mission-driven public sector organizations.
• Experience supporting executive advisory work, strategic planning, operating models, or governance design.
• Experience facilitating leadership teams or cross-functional decision forums.

MPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its business activities including recruiting and selection. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment for employees, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.