Strategic Advisor

The Strategic Advisor serves as a senior counselor and trusted thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer, providing high level strategic insight and executive advisory support on external relationships, long-range growth planning, and market positioning. This role focuses heavily on strengthening the organization's presence within HUD, federal housing entities, and financial regulatory agencies, as well as across broader government and industry networks. Acting as a seasoned advisor rather than an operational manager, this position brings deep industry knowledge, established executive relationships, and strategic foresight to help advance the company's long-term growth objectives. The Strategic Advisor works directly with the CEO to identify emerging opportunities, expand the organization's federal and industry footprint, and enhance executive-level engagement with priority agencies, partners, and institutions.

Serve as a strategic advisor and senior thought partner to the CEO on market trends, competitive positioning, and long-term strategic growth.

• Support and guide the CEO's efforts to cultivate, expand, and strengthen high-level relationships with federal agencies including HUD and key financial regulatory institutions.

• Leverage an established executive network to facilitate strategic introductions, relationship development, executive briefings, and market engagement.

• Provide high-level insight into federal priorities, regulatory trends, budget environments, and policy developments affecting the company's strategic direction and growth trajectory.

• Assist the CEO in identifying and evaluating strategic partnerships, alliances, and collaboration opportunities across housing, finance, regulatory, and government sectors.

• Participate in or represent the CEO during select high-level meetings, industry forums, and strategic engagements as appropriate.

• Advise on executive-level positioning of the company's capabilities, solutions, and value proposition within key federal and regulatory markets.

• Provide strategic guidance on long-term market planning, competitive positioning, and executive engagement strategies.

• Collaborate with the executive leadership team to ensure strategic insights and relationship development efforts align with overall corporate objectives.

• Support special strategic initiatives and CEO-directed priorities related to growth, market expansion, or government engagement.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Initial:

• Deep understanding of the federal government ecosystem, with emphasis on housing, financial regulatory, and federal financial services agencies.

• Well-established credibility and senior-level relationships within government leadership circles and/or financial regulatory institutions.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to navigate high level discussions and cultivate trusted relationships.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and advisory capabilities.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and influence skills, particularly within executive and policy environments.

• Ability to operate effectively as a trusted advisor without formal supervisory authority.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Demonstrated record of engagement with senior federal officials, policy executives, or industry Csuite leaders.
• Proven history supporting strategic growth initiatives, executive relationship development, or government market expansion.
• At least 18 years of experience with a Masters degree or at least 20 years of experience with a Bachelors degree or equivalent.