Air Force Modernization Strategy Consultant

Kearney & Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Kearney & Company in Arlington, VA is seeking a senior-level defense analyst to support Air Force force modernization initiatives and executive decision-making.

You will analyze requirements, integrate capability development with budgeting processes, and prepare executive briefings and written reports for senior leaders. This role requires 8+ years of DoD experience and TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience supporting DoD, U.S. Air Force, or other federal defense organizations
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to support executive decision-making
• Ability to translate complex operational and technical information into concise executive briefings and written reports
• Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration among military, civilian, and contractor organizations
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Support Air Force leaders with force modernization analysis, requirements, resourcing, and integration
• Integrate operational mission requirements with future-focused force design and capability development
• Develop operational concepts, identify capability gaps, and analyze Air Force performance in the future operating environment
• Assist with development, assessment, and refinement of strategic concepts, frameworks, and implementation plans
• Support the SPPBE process, including POM development, issue analysis, prioritization, and resource integration
• Engage with senior DoD leaders and stakeholders to facilitate integrated planning efforts
• Support executive steering groups and IPTs on high-priority, time-sensitive issues
• Develop executive briefings, white papers, and decision-support materials for Air Force senior leaders
• Monitor evolving security strategies and policy changes impacting modernization initiatives
• Provide recommendations to improve alignment between requirements, development, acquisition, and budgeting
• Ensure all deliverables meet government standards, contractual requirements, and schedules

Skills

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Executive briefing

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Kearney & Company in Arlington, VA is seeking a senior-level defense analyst to support Air Force force modernization initiatives and executive decision-making.

You will analyze requirements, integrate capability development with budgeting processes, and prepare executive briefings and written reports for senior leaders. This role requires 8+ years of DoD experience and TS/SCI eligibility.