VP, Corporate Strategy

Pen Fed is hiring a VP, Corporate Strategy to work onsite at our Tysons, Virginia location. The Vice President, Corporate Strategy is responsible for shaping and driving the credit union’s enterprise-wide strategic agenda to ensure sustainable growth, strong risk-adjusted performance, and long-term member value. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP will lead strategic planning processes, conduct deep-dive market analyses, partner with Corporate Development to evaluate M&A and partnership opportunities, and provide thought leadership on emerging trends impacting the financial services industry.

This role combines rigorous analytical capabilities with business acumen to identify growth opportunities, evaluate competitive positioning, and drive strategic decision-making across the organization. It requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex market dynamics into actionable recommendations that advance our mission while maintaining our competitive edge in an evolving landscape.

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business or related field, required.
• Master’s in business administration, preferred.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of work experience in business development or related high-growth roles, with at least ten (10) years in strategy/consulting.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a director role.
• Proven track record in driving growth, financial modeling (NPV, IRR) and advising C-Suite Executives.
• Must possess strong strategic thinking skills.
• Experience in utilizing financial modeling tools, data analytics platforms and strategic planning frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, ability to distill complex data into strategic narratives for executives.
• Strong Business Acumen with a deep understanding of business operations, financial metrics and market dynamics.
• Previous experience in the financial services industry, preferred.

This position will supervise employees.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on-call may be required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties, and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead the annual strategic planning process, facilitating executive sessions and board strategic discussions to establish multi-year strategic priorities and performance targets.
• Translate mission, vision, and board-defined objectives into clear strategic choices, tradeoffs, and execution roadmaps.
• Develop comprehensive external market analyses examining macroeconomic trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting the credit union industry.
• Partner with business unit leaders to translate enterprise strategy into divisional strategies with measurable objectives and key results.
• Partner with technology leadership to align innovation roadmaps with strategic priorities and competitive positioning.

• Prepare board-level presentations, white papers, and strategic briefings that synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• As a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive team on strategic matters, competitive threats, and growth opportunities.
• Support board committees with strategic analyses and recommendations on key decisions including capital allocation, risk appetite, and major investments.

• Maintain ongoing surveillance of the competitive landscape, including traditional banks, Fin Tech’s, and non-bank competitors, identifying threats and opportunities for differentiation.
• Analyze industry trends, consumer behavior shifts, and technological disruptions to…