IT Strategy Consultant jobs in Pearl City, HI

The Strategy Consultant performs assigned strategic and tactical environmental assessments on the conditions of Native Hawaiians (ʻohana, moʻomeheu, ʻāina, education, health, housing, economics); assists in aligning, developing and implementing OHA, partner, collaborator, and contractor activities to OHA strategy and tactical plans; assists in developing internal policies, processes, programs, services and reporting; supports OHA project and portfolio management (PPM) activities; assists the Research and Evaluation team to conduct process and impact evaluation, and assists the Director of ‘Ōiwi Well-Being and ‘Āina Momona Director (“Director”) in executing the work of the Office of Strategy and Implementation. Work is performed in accordance with standard project management methods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategy Formation Function:

a. Conducts strategic environmental assessments and reviews of current research on issues relating to the conditions of Native Hawaiians (ʻohana, moʻomeheu, ʻāina, education, health, housing, economics), including needs and strengths, to inform implementation of OHA strategies and tactics.

2. Strategy Implementation Function:

a. Assists in various planning, design and execution of activities to support the alignment of OHA tactics, initiatives, and projects to OHA’s Strategic Plan.

b. Assists the Director with advising on, and facilitating, internal OHA policy, process, and procedure development with directors, managers, staff, and General Counsel.

c. Provides technical assistance and support to OHA programs, services and projects, including assisting in policy, processes, and procedure development.

3. Tactical Plans and Process Planning, Design and Execution Function:

a. Plans, designs, and executes OHA’s tactical projects under the direction of and in collaboration with the Director and all divisions and programs of OHA; develops, coordinates, and monitors related program, service, and project contracts and deliverables as needed.

Leads, plans, and performs process analysis and evaluation of new and established programs’ objectives, costs, and measures of effectiveness. Works collaboratively with Research & Evaluation to analyze, interpret, and reports findings of tactical plans and process evaluations; participates with the Director in identifying and reporting on pivot points or areas of opportunity for external and/or internal plan and/or process change for maximum impact of programs, services, and projects.

4. OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Drafts memoranda and correspondence.

b. Prepares and delivers presentations to a variety of audiences.

c. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Director, the Senior Director, Office of Strategy and Implementation (“Senior Director”), and the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

d. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

e. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director and the Senior Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university.

2. Three years of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend complex materials, write reports, organize work, express ideas orally and in writing; and knowledge of human relations, English grammar, statistics, and evaluation methodologies and techniques.

Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved project management, planning, monitoring, and reporting

• A Master’s degree in communications, public policy, Hawaiian studies, social science, political science, law, economics, business or a related field may be substituted for two years of the professional work experience and two years of general work experience.

3. The education and experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically. The education, experience and ability to work with university and research/evaluation profession caliber personnel and student interns to apply research and evaluation professional methodologies and produce related reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Hawaiian communities
• project management principles, practices, and techniques
• Effective report writing
• Development, maintenance and continuous improvement of policies, processes, and procedures
• Governmental agencies and/or Hawaiian-based community development
• organizations and practices
• Hawaiian culture, history, and current events

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Understand organizational structure and related administrative policies and procedures
• Analyze and review program policies, processes, and procedures
• Apply project management principles, methods and techniques to various types of assignments
• Determine data needs, conduct interviews, do other fact-finding and derive
• sound conclusions
• Exercise judgment, tact, and discretion in securing and providing information to a wide variety of individuals or groups
• Prepare oral and written reports, and make presentations
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with management, peers, and the public
• Work collaboratively with other employees
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, external agencies and their representatives and with the general public
• Perform work in an independent manner
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

How To Apply

To apply for this position, visit our company jobs website at www.oha.org/jobs. Download, complete and submit the fillable OHA application form along with a resume and cover letter via email

Or via mail to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,232.00 - $87,480.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person