Strategy Consultant
Quick answer
FAS is hiring a senior strategy consultant to lead their five-year strategic planning process in Washington, DC, focusing on sustainability and evidence-based decision making.
- Role
- Strategy Consultant
- Organization
- FAS (Federation of American Scientists)
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
FAS is seeking a lead strategic consultant to guide their five-year strategic planning process, focusing on sustainability, mission impact, and evidence-based decisions.
What you'll do
- Lead the Discovery phase, including external and internal scans, stakeholder input, and operating model assessments.
- Synthesize findings and develop strategic options and scenarios.
- Co-author the full FY28+ strategic plan with FAS executive leads.
- Support the CEO and project team in presenting the final plan for Board approval.
What it takes
- Relevant experience in nonprofit or policy-organization strategy, financial sustainability, and operating model.
- Ability to deliver a plan that is distinctly FAS's own, reflecting institutional strategic thinking.
- Strong team leadership and project management skills.
- Experience with embedded consulting and wide inputs/narrow authorship models.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with financial sustainability and operating model assessments.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, and is on-site.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include relevant experience in nonprofit or policy-organization strategy, financial sustainability, and operating model, as well as strong team leadership and project management skills.
How do I apply?
Proposals are due by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Proposals should be submitted as a single PDF (max 10 pages, excluding team bios and appendices).
How to apply
Apply directly on FAS (Federation of American Scientists)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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