Bachelor's degree in Strategy, Business, Communications, or related field
6+ years' experience on DoW contracts in problem-solving and strategy roles
Familiarity with DoW operations, regulations, and structure
Proven ability to analyze complex problems and present structured recommendations
Experience with human-centered design methods and frameworks
Must possess a DoD Secret or higher security clearance
Responsibilities
Develop products within client workstreams that meet DoW standards using human-centered design methods
Support the execution of strategic plans and frameworks aligned with client objectives
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform decision-making
Synthesize complex data into clear narratives and visual frameworks for stakeholders
Contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops and strategic planning sessions
Collaborate cross-functionally with team members including designers and developers
Document lessons learned and methodologies for knowledge sharing
Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for qualified expenses
Hana-owned MacBook Pro
Flexible PTO
Paid Federal Holidays
Short term disability insurance
401k
Full Job Description
Job Title: Strategist
Job Title: Strategist
Clearance: DoD Secret or higher
Position Overview
Serve as a Strategist that will lead workstreams and help drive the human-centered design, research, and execution efforts in our Hana Defense Solutions (HDS) business unit 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 the skills, passion, and motivation for solving wicked and complex problems that the DoW faces by getting to the root cause. You will work closely with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional team members. Your key roles will be driving research, design frameworks, processes, and communications on different initiatives across several multi-functional teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop products within client workstreams that meet DoW standards and security requirements using human-centered design methods
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
Work closely with Hana SMEs and clients SME to ingest information of a technical nature for use on client products
Synthesize complex data and insights into clear narratives, reports, and visual frameworks for leadership and client stakeholders using human-centered
Contribute to the design and facilitation of workshops, design sprints, and strategic planning sessions
Collaborate cross-functionally with various team members including account leaders, designers, developers and other necessary colleagues
Regularly attend in-person customer meetings on a weekly or bi-weekly basis as required
Assist in maintaining design systems, style guides and design standards
Document lessons learned, frameworks, and methodologies for reuse and knowledge sharing within the organization
Assist in preparing client briefs, progress reports, and leadership summaries
Track action items, milestones, and dependencies to ensure timeline completion and escalation when needed
What Sets You Apart
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate 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
Values-driven leader with integrity and a strong moral compass
Ability to think strategically while executing tactically and comfort in switching between high-level plans and hands-on delivery
Ability to work across cross-functional teams
Knowledge of government contracting, performance management, and budget execution
Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence and Figma
Strong grasp of what to deliver to a client, and when to do so. We don't take orders for products; we generate what the client needs to meet the goal.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Strategy, Business, Communications, or related field
Preferable 6+ 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
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a DoD Secret, or higher, security clearance
