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Lafayette Economic Development Authority

Strategic Planner

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A Strategic Planner or Strategic Analyst is responsible for identifying the needs of their business and developing plans to determine the direction it should take to succeed. These analysts are employed in a variety of fields, though they are typically found in IT, finance, banking, business operations fields.

$129,163 / year median in Louisiana

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CGI Position Description:
CGI Federal is seeking a Strategic Planner to support a multidisciplinary team in delivering mission‑critical capabilities, strengthening governance, and driving innovation for a federal client. The ideal candidate is a motivated self‑starter with experience planning and coordinating a broad range of government projects, including developing POA&Ms and supporting key program initiatives. This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strategic plans to guide program execution and mission objectives. Align strategic planning efforts with client goals, organizational priorities, and evolving operational needs. Collaborate with Project Leads, Business Analysts, and SMEs to ensure coordinated execution across program timelines. Support development of POA&Ms for client initiatives. Prepare executive‑level briefings, decision memos, and strategic materials. Ensure strategic plans incorporate technical, operational, and budget considerations.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required as well as successful passing of CGI background check prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have ability to obtain and maintain a
DHS/CISA
EOD/Public Trust clearance. Experience in strategic planning and roadmap development. Background in lifecycle maintenance or systems sustainment. Ability to analyze business processes and operational workflows. Ability to work with government stakeholders and translate mission needs into actionable plans. Proficiency with project planning methodologies and formal planning frameworks. Ability to produce structured roadmaps, POA&Ms, and high‑quality documentation. Strong communication and cross‑team collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
Desired Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP). Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC).
Skills:
Active listening&understanding Communications Management English Integrated planning Planning Logistics How to
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Lafayette, LA and other CGI locations
Date Posted:
August 27, 2026
Application Deadline:
September 28, 2026
Job Type:
Full-time