Senior Strategy Consultant
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
C5MI is not your typical consulting firm. We are a high-performance team of SAP and supply chain experts who solve complex mission critical challenges for organizations that cannot afford failure.
We hire consultants who thrive in complexity move fast take ownership and deliver under pressure. At C5MI you will not be siloed or stuck in theory. You will be hands on client facing and directly influencing outcomes that matter.
Our culture rewards initiative accountability and continuous growth. This is a place where your expertise is valued your work is meaningful and your performance truly matters. If youre energized by learning through real-world challenges collaborating with top-tier talent and expanding your capabilities every day C5MI is where strong consultants level up.
Position Summary:
The Senior Strategy Consultant sits at the intersection of financial performance corporate narrative and executive strategy playing a pivotal role in how C5MI tells its growth story to investors private equity sponsors and prospective strategic acquirers. As C5MI navigates a critical inflection point this role is responsible for translating complex operational and financial performance into a compelling investor-ready narrative that supports the companys transaction strategy.
Beyond transaction readiness the analyst serves as the internal engine for strategic alignment owning the communications infrastructure and execution framework that keeps the organization operating in lockstep with leaderships vision. This is a role for someone who can zoom out to craft an equity story and zoom back in to run a weekly leadership rhythm without missing a beat.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Transaction Readiness & Investor Narrative
- Leads the development and ongoing refinement of C5MIs investor narrative- including the investment thesis equity story and management presentation materials designed to position the company for a PE-to-strategic or secondary transaction.
- Builds and maintains the analytical backbone behind the story: revenue quality analysis EBITDA bridge narratives contract backlog and pipeline summaries customer concentration assessments and growth driver articulation.
- Partners with the CEO CFO and outside advisors to prepare Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs) management presentations and Q&A preparation materials for formal sell-side processes.
- Translates federal contract performance GovCon market positioning and SAP modernization capabilities into differentiated investor-grade messaging.
Internal Strategy Communications
- Owns the end-to-end internal communications framework all-hands talking points leadership newsletters strategy update memos and department briefings that connects every employee to C5MIs strategic direction company priorities and performance metrics.
- Maintains a communications calendar that ensures consistent strategic messaging across departments and eliminates information silos.
- Partners with HR Operations and Delivery leads to cascade strategy from the executive level to individual contributors.
- Designs and facilitates the full meeting rhythm daily huddles weekly team meetings monthly management reviews and quarterly/annual planning sessions.
- Owns and maintains the One-Page Strategic Plan (OPSP) tracks progress against quarterly Rocks manages the company-wide critical number dashboard and coaches department heads on disciplined habit-based execution.
Thought Leadership & External Content
- Provides strategic expertise on C5MIs positioning to integrate into white papers executive briefings press releases and capability statements that reinforce C5MIs market leadership in federal SAP modernization and supply chain transformation.
- Ensures external content is consistent with investor messaging and supports the companys transaction narrative.
Executive & Leadership Support
- Acts as the C-Suites right hand preparing briefing materials talking points and presentation assets for investor updates board meetings partner forums and client engagements.
- Supports the senior leadership team in preparing for all-hands meetings board presentations and external appearances.
- Adheres to all certified processes as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and information security which includes actively participating in quality assurance activities and ensuring the protection of sensitive information in accordance with our security policies.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor.
Qualifications and Motor/Sensory/Physical Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Business Administration (BBA) Accounting Economics or a related quantitative discipline required; MBA MPA or Masters in Finance strongly preferred.
- 4-7 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g. Bain & Company McKinsey & Company BCG Oliver Wyman L.E.K. or comparable strategy boutique) or equivalent experience in investment banking corporate development or private equity.
- Demonstrated experience supporting transaction processes including sell-side M&A management presentations Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) development or investor due diligence preparation.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to construct interpret and narrate financial models EBITDA bridge analyses and revenue quality assessments for an investor audience.
- Proven ability to translate complex operational and financial data into a clear compelling business narrative for C-suite board and investor audiences.
- Proven track record of influencing across executive delivery sales and HR functions without direct authority.
- Ability to travel for in-person meetings and events up to 20% as needed.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active government clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
Nice to Have:
- Experience working in or adjacent to the government contracting (GovCon) federal IT defense or intelligence community services sectors.
- Familiarity with SAP ERP federal IT modernization programs or government contracting business models and contract vehicles (IDIQ BPA T&M FFP).
- Prior experience in a PE-backed or VC-backed professional services or technology firm particularly in a scale-up or pre-transaction environment.
- Direct experience implementing or facilitating Rockefeller Habits Scaling Up EOS or OKR frameworks in a growth-stage company.
- Experience developing or managing executive-level presentation materials investor decks or board communications.
Compensation: In accordance with pay transparency law the expected salary range for this position is $140000.00 $175000.00 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidates experience qualifications skills and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.
Application Deadline: We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/30/2026.
Benefits:
C5MI offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage a 401(k) plan bonus opportunities paid holidays and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: C5MI Benefits
Our employees are key to our success so we strive to be more than just a team; were a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:
- Challenge We believe in challenging the present its the only way to shape the future. We must be exceptional communicators and collaborators while always learning. We also understand that speaking your mind requires equal parts brain (what to say) thoughtfulness (when to say it) and caring (how its said). Incremental wont win.
- Have Fun We are on a journey together. Take care of your family take care of yourself and take care of each other. Live your happiness. Stay human take care of each other and invest in your community. Life isnt all about work. Live your happiness. Be healthy.
- All In You cant fake passion show your energy. Own it take charge and lead. Our team is made up of top quartile talent and we never accept second best. Accountability trust and integrity create an environment to realize the teams true potential.
- Never Forget the Customer We have walked a mile in your shoes. Experience matters. We drive innovation to generate business value. Be true no BS.
- GSD (Get Stuff Done) We take initiative and never make excuses. We act with urgency and we delivery high quality outcomes with extreme velocity. We embrace process discipline drive continuous improvement and stay audit ready. We relentlessly execute and plan for tomorrow by creating sustainable outcomes. That is how we win!
- Empower Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths build confidence through action and invest in personal development.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with C5MI and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance please call us toll free at 1 or send us anemail here or speak with your recruiter.
C5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth pregnancy-related conditions and lactation) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Accelerate Your Operations Today and Win TomorrowWe are the premier supply chain IT services experts in the world with core capabilities in leveraging technology to empower digital transformation to Government (Department of Defense) and Commercial businesses.0+Implementations with Co ... View more