Cloud Solution Business Ops Strategy Consultant (Consulting Domain)

Job Opportunity : Strategic Planning And Operations Specialist

Location : Reston, VA (Hybrid) Duration : 10 months contract

This role supports strategic planning, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement across the U.S. public sector organization (federal, state / local government, and higher education). The position emphasizes strategic decision-making, executive communication, and project management to help drive marketing performance and business alignment.

Responsibilities

• Annual Planning & Strategy
• Lead and finalize the ongoing annual planning process.
• Manage internal alignment on team budgets, resource allocations, and target setting.
• Analyze funnel data and performance targets to inform campaign planning.
• Rhythm of Business (ROB)
• Own and facilitate monthly and quarterly marketing review decks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to track marketing performance and spend utilization.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for marketing and sales leadership.
• Financial Operations
• Support financial planning and budget management.
• Cascade OPEX budget envelopes within the marketing team.
• Ensure quarterly budget adherence (no overspend or underspend).
• Coordinate with finance partners using tools like Anaplan (training provided).
• Strategic Initiatives & Project Management
• Define and drive high-impact strategic projects from inception to delivery.
• Facilitate alignment and decision-making across multiple senior stakeholders.
• Translate data and insights into recommendations and executive presentations.
• Data-Driven Analysis
• Use Sheets or Excel for data analysis and budget tracking.
• Identify key metrics, structure analysis, and interpret results to support strategy.
• Collaborate with BI partners; no SQL or Tableau required, but strong analytical thinking is essential.

Experience

7+ years of experience in management consulting, business strategy, or operations. Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and facilitate executive discussions. Strong communication, presentation, and decision-driving skills. Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and presentations. Background in consulting (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Deloitte, KPMG) or similar strategic environments. Familiarity with public sector clients (federal / state / local government, higher ed) preferred. Interest or experience in using AI tools to optimize workflows is a strong plus. Understanding of cloud industry dynamics preferred but not required.

Skills

Strategy & Operations Public Sector Budget management Data analysis AI

Education

Bachelor's degree.

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.