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A major federal defense and security organization is seeking a Senior Business Consultant (Level 3) to provide high-level analysis, advice, and assistance in support of joint capability development and strategic integration. The successful candidate will advise senior leadership and directors on driving defense modernization, managing complex organizational change, and delivering integrated operational effects. This role operates within a fast-paced environment involving cross-functional engagement on advanced data, digitization, and disruptive technology strategies.
Job Responsibility
Strategic Advisory: Advise senior leadership directly on a wide range of issues affecting the organization's capacity to advance strategic plan execution, modernization efforts, and service delivery
Policy & Technology Analysis: Conduct rigorous analysis and provide written feedback on current and developmental policies regarding data, artificial intelligence (AI), digitization, and disruptive technologies
Executive Document Control: Author highly professional executive-level deliverables including briefing decks, briefing notes, speaking notes, speeches, and concept/discussion papers
Stakeholder Integration: Facilitate and assist with high-level official engagements, boards, symposia, and working groups consisting of technical subject matter experts and industry partners
Business Transformation: Support continuous modernization planning by defining future requirements, conducting gap analyses, and identifying the business architecture impacts of proposed solutions
Allied & Interdepartmental Liaison: Evaluate external government agencies and allied international initiatives to ensure alignment with internal organizational capabilities and digital transformation strategies
Requirements
Senior Level 3 status, requiring a minimum of 10 years (120 months) of professional work experience as a Business Consultant within the last 15 years
Demonstrated experience participating in at least two Force Development initiatives (such as capability-based planning, modernization planning, or investment planning supporting future operational needs) totaling ≥ 24 months
Proven track record advising and leading Senior Management (Director level or above) on complex programs that impact broad enterprise business architecture
Minimum 5 years (60+ months) of experience writing presentations, briefing notes, and status reports targeted directly to senior executives (Director General level or equivalent)
Extensive experience performing core analysis: defining requirements, determining option impacts, and building optimal recommendations
Must hold a valid Secret security clearance
Nice to have
Master's degree preferred
What we offer
Balanced Hybrid Model: Enjoys a structured hybrid work profile splitting hours between remote options and key collaborative infrastructure in Ottawa, Ontario
Contract Continuity: Secure one-year initial contract period accompanied by a one-year option for extension
Advanced Portfolio Exposure: Work on cutting-edge conceptual frameworks spanning pan-domain operations, cloud modernization, data strategies, and specialized international defense accelerators
Professional Collaboration: Participate in an elite level-2 program matrix alongside dedicated operational specialists, technical authorities, and allied partners