Strategist at Hana Industries Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Human-Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Systems, Problem Solving, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Adobe Creative Suite, Design Frameworks, Tactical Implementation, Mission-Centered Solutions, Operational Challenges

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Description Job Title: Strategist Location: Remote, with weekly on-site client meetings in the DC Metro area Security Clearance: Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above) Position Overview: We are seeking a Strategist that will help drive the design, research, and execution efforts in our subsidiary, Hana Defense Solutions (HDS) under the Native Hawaiian nonprofit corporation, The Hana Group. From strategic vision to tactical implementation, we deliver adaptable, mission-centered, solutions that help government and defense clients achieve lasting impact. Our team supports the mission-critical efforts of the Department of War (DoW) and federal clients utilizing human-centered design, technology and co-development. As a Strategist, you must have passion and motivation for solving wicked problems that the DoW faces by getting to the root cause. This individual will work closely with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional team members. Your key roles will be driving research, design, processes, and communications on different initiatives across several multi-functional teams. Position Description & Core Responsibilities Develop deliverables that meet DoW standards and security requirements Support the development and execution of strategic plans, frameworks, and recommendations that align with client and mission objectives Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand operational challenges, identify opportunities, and inform decision-making Synthesize complex data and insights into clear narratives, reports, and visual frameworks for leadership and client stakeholders Contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops, design sprints, and strategic planning sessions Collaborate cross-functionally with various team members including account lead, designers, developers and other necessary colleagues Regularly attend in-person customer meetings on a weekly or bi-weekly basis Assist in maintaining design systems, style guides and design standards Document lessons learned, frameworks, and methodologies for reuse and knowledge sharing within the organization Requirements Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Strategy, Business, Design, Communications, or related field Preferable 10+ years experience working on DoW contracts in problem solving and strategy roles Familiarity with DoW operations, regulation and structure Proven ability to analyze complex problems and present structured, evidence-based recommendations Experience with human-centered design methods and frameworks Adaptable to client work environments – possess the ability to ‘read the room’ and adjust for results Ability to support the full project lifecycle, from the beginning to implementation and adoption Preferred Qualifications Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicated and engage a variety of stakeholders at different levels Experience supporting strategic planning initiatives within the government or defense space Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools HTS is an EOE/M/F/D/V/H

Responsibilities

The Strategist will develop deliverables that meet Department of War standards and support the execution of strategic plans. They will conduct research to inform decision-making and collaborate with cross-functional teams on various initiatives.