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The IT Policy and Strategy Planner Senior will strengthen IT policy governance for a federal customer's Chief Information Officer organization. This role bridges technical IT and cyber capabilities with organizational goals so that directives, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidance align with Federal statutes, OMB policy, NIST standards, and mission requirements. The planner manages an active inventory of more than 40 policy documents and helps the customer meet its required five-year review cycle.
Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2014, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!
Location: Remote
Eligibility Requirements: Due to government requirements, this program requires U.S. citizenship. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- 7–10+ years in IT policy, strategy, or planning roles, including leadership experience in complex environments
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information policy, cybersecurity or a related field
- Experience developing and coordinating federal IT and cyber policy and strategy at the enterprise or mission level
- Proficiency in translating technical IT and cyber risk into strategic recommendations, drafting policy documents, and briefing executives
- Ability to write technical information for non-technical users who have limited knowledge of IT concepts
- Working knowledge of FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, A-123, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Experience managing the policy document life cycle, from drafting and stakeholder review through approval and publication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint for document collaboration and version control
- CISSP, CISM, or CGEIT certification preferred
Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate IT directives, policies, SOPs, and guidance, including user guides and job aids, for consistency with Federal statutes, regulatory requirements, and government-wide policy such as OMB A-123.
- Identify policy gaps and opportunities for improvement, and help the customer address them.
- Manage an active inventory of more than 40 policy-related documents and track each against the required five-year review cycle.
- Perform substantive policy analysis on new and existing IT directives and policies.
- Provide subject matter expertise in Federal IT policy and related guidance to advise on content.
- Write technical information for non-technical users who have limited knowledge of IT concepts.
- Coordinate with customer subject matter experts to develop and update content, and draft, update, and maintain directives, policies, SOPs, and guidance.
- Trace relationships among directives, policies, SOPs, and guidance to determine when a change to one document affects others.
- Translate technical IT and cyber risk into strategic recommendations for customer leadership.
- Brief executives on policy and strategy issues and on the status of policy updates.
- Make sure policies align with legal, regulatory, and mission-specific requirements.
About Valiant Solutions
Valiant is a multi-year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, and our growth and cyber leadership have been recognized by Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Triangle Business Journal. We offer strong benefits, rewards for earning industry certifications, and room to grow your career as we grow. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, our distributed workforce supports customers from coast to coast. We go where the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero. If you want meaningful work alongside talented professionals, apply today.
Benefits Snapshot
- A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions
- Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
- Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
- Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
- Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant
Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000. This range reflects Valiant Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition to base salary, this position includes the benefits described above.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote strategic planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public policy, or a related field
- Experience building strategic plans, business cases, or long-range roadmaps
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
- Strong presentation and executive communication skills
- Ability to synthesize competitive intelligence and market research
- Experience with project management or strategy execution frameworks
Tips for Your Remote Strategic Planner Job Search
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote strategic planner roles depend on written clarity. Build a concise written case study showing how you developed a strategic recommendation, circulated it asynchronously, and drove alignment without a live meeting. Share it in your application materials.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote strategic planner openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Early applications on focused listings get more attention than late applications on broad ones.
Show fluency with remote planning tools
Remote employers screen for comfort with distributed planning workflows. Call out your hands-on experience with tools like Miro, Notion, or similar platforms in your resume, and be ready to describe how you used them to coordinate strategy across a distributed team.
Prepare for the remote work interview
Remote hiring teams probe for self-direction and communication discipline. Prepare specific examples of how you managed a multi-week planning initiative without in-person check-ins, how you resolved ambiguity independently, and how you kept distributed stakeholders aligned through written updates.
Remote Strategic Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote strategic planner job?
Remote strategic planner roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to drive long-range planning without in-person oversight. Remote-first companies and distributed consulting teams look for proficiency with async collaboration tools, a clear history of independent project ownership, and the ability to translate complex analysis into written recommendations that land without a conference room.
Which companies hire remote strategic planners?
Employers currently hiring remote strategic planners include Ankura, Wpromote, and Hanna Andersson, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed healthcare organizations, and national consulting practices are among the most active employers of strategic planners in fully remote arrangements.
Can you get a remote strategic planner job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level strategic planner roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Companies that hire early-career remote planners tend to look for candidates who can show structured thinking through case studies, academic capstone projects, or volunteer strategy work, and who demonstrate clear async communication from the first interview.
Do you need a degree for remote strategic planner jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated analytical ability, documented planning results, and proficiency with strategic frameworks as heavily as formal credentials, particularly at mid-career levels. A portfolio showing measurable business impact, familiarity with competitive analysis tools, and a history of cross-functional remote collaboration can carry significant weight alongside or instead of a degree.
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