Analyst - ANG

Command Holdings, a Pequot Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

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 understanding Air Force and ANG structures and involves research, policy analysis, and senior-leader briefings.

Responsibilities include drafting products for decision makers, coordinating with HQ Air Force and NGB, and contributing to strategy documents. Requires DoD experience, TS/SECRET-level insights, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of professional experience in a DOD environment OR Associate’s Degree with 7 years of professional experience with the USAF or ANG.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and present findings clearly.
• Experience working in the DoD environment and knowledge of ANG functions under Title 10/32.
• Outstanding communication skills and client-focused approach.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Researching and drafting products for senior leaders and decision makers (papers, briefings).
• Prepare information with alternatives and strategic implications.
• Review policy papers and analyze impact on the ANG.
• Support the ANG Director’s Action Group and represent the DANG effectively.
• Coordinate with HAF, NGB, MAJCOMs, Joint Staffs, and States.
• Contribute to ANG strategy documents development and revision.
• Provide recurring and surge support for planning and PPBE processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent written and verbal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

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

• 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.

Salary Range

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

Work Environment

• 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.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

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.

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.

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