Analyst - ANG

UKG; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, seeks an Analyst to support the Air National Guard Plans and Programs Directorate. The role requires knowledge of ANG structure and the ability to draft policy and briefings for senior leaders. Responsibilities include researching complex issues, preparing papers, coordinating with HAF, NGB, MAJCOMs and the ANG, and supporting SP3/PPBE processes.

Travel 0-10%. Must be a U.S. citizen with a current Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree and DoD/AF experience required.
• Secret clearance required and U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and present clearly.

Responsibilities

• Draft information papers, background papers, or briefings for senior leaders.
• Analyze issues and compare alternatives considering strategic implications.
• Review policy papers and assess impact on the ANG.
• Support the ANG Director’s Action Group and represent the DANG.
• Coordinate with HAF, NGB, MAJCOMs, Joint Staffs and States.
• Develop and revise the ANG strategy documents.
• Provide surge support for PPBE, SP3, and related processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Client focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years DoD/USAF/ANG experience

Associate’s Degree with 7 years USAF/ANG experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an Analyst for an opening supporting the Air National Guard Plans and Programs Directorate. Candidates need an understanding of the organizational structure of the Air Force and Air National Guard.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Researching and drafting products on complex issues for use by senior leaders and decision makers. Products may be in the form of information papers, background papers, decision papers, or briefings.
• Preparing products to incorporate information relevant to the issue, comparing and contrasting alternative solutions, and taking into consideration the strategic implications of the alternative courses of action.
• Reviewing policy papers and then analyzing for any impact on the Air National Guard (ANG).
• Supporting the ANG Director’s Action Group (DAG) and providing the Director of Air National Guard (DANG) with effective representation.
• Coordinating and communicating with Headquarters Air Force (HAF), the National Guard Bureau, Air Force MAJCOMs, Joint Staffs and the States.
• Contributing to the development and revision of the ANG family of strategy documents.
• Providing recurring and surge support for processes such as: DANG, Deputy DANG, Associate DANG, Legislative Liaison information papers; USAF, ANG, NGB, and OSD Strategy, Planning and Programming Processes (SP3); DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE); military manpower and force structure decision papers; and operational and contingency mission actions.

Anticipated salary range for this position: $90,000 - $100,000

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel.

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Copperhead Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

Copperhead Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of professional experience working in the DOD environment // OR // Associate’s Degree and 7 years of professional experience working with the USAF or ANG.
• Current, active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and present them in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience working in the DoD environment.
• Knowledge of functions and missions of the Air National Guard under Title 10 and Title 32.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Air Force strategic documents and Total Force Integration (TFI) initiatives.
• Experience working at or with the headquarters level of a military service.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Graduate of Professional Military Education.
• Understanding of the Air National Guard Strategic Planning System (SPS).
• Familiarity with the phases of DoD's PPBE system and the responsibilities of the services in building a program and budget.
• Familiarity with the AF Task Management Tool (TMT).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities