Senior Joint Strategy Analyst

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

ITA International is seeking a Joint Strategy Analyst to support the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia. The role is onsite with limited telework, requiring a Top Secret security clearance and over a decade of military or equivalent civilian experience.

You will craft strategy documents, brief senior leaders, and coordinate with interagency partners to advance national defense planning. The position emphasizes analytical rigor, national security policy, and strategic planning, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required; Senior Service College or equivalent fellowship is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years’ Military or Civilian experience in the Army, Air Force, National Guard, or other military service is required.
• Five+ years’ experience in researching/developing analysis for Joint Strategic Planning System products and briefing senior officials.
• Familiarity with National Guard roles, homeland security, and DoD directives is preferred.
• Demonstrated professional oral, written, and analytic skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and analysis to National Guard Bureau Senior Leaders on national strategic issues.
• Develop National Guard Strategy, Strategic Plan, and National Guard Strategic Estimate documents.
• Draft information papers, executive summaries, and briefings for National Guard Senior Leaders at high levels.
• Coordinate with interagency stakeholders to advance National Guard equities.
• Travel less than 5% (up to 54 states and territories if required).

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance (Top Secret)

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a Joint Strategy Analyst to join the team in Arlington, Virginia. This position is onsite with limited telework authorized.

Responsibilities

ITA International is seeking a qualified candidate to support the National Guard Bureau's Joint Staff J5 (NGB-J5), which is responsible for policy, strategy, plans, and international affairs.

This individual will provide strategic advice, expertise, detailed analysis, and recommendations to National Guard Bureau Senior Leaders on a wide range of national strategic issues including the Nation Defense Strategy, National Military Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, the Chairman’s Annual joint Assessment, and the Chairman’s Risk Analysis. Will have responsibility for the development of the National Guard Strategy, the National Guard Bureau Strategic Plan, the National guard Strategic Estimate and other strategic documents.

The position includes the following duties:

• Review existing and draft Joint Strategic Planning System documents from a National Guard perspective;
• Provide analysis and recommendations to the client regarding documents' impact on the National Guard and Joint Force missions;
• Serve as an NGB-J5 Action Officer on a wide range of requirements requiring strategic analysis;
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of National Guard Bureau inputs to the Joint Staff's Annual Joint Assessment;
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of annual National Guard Comprehensive Assessment;
• Prepare briefing materials for client use at various National Guard Bureau working groups, Operational Planning Teams, and Senior Leader engagements;
• Contribute to the development of National Guard Strategic Planning System products.
• Draft information papers, executive summaries, and briefings on a wide range of strategic issues for use by the client and National Guard Senior Leaders at the two, three, and four star level;
• Coordinate on other NGB joint staff processes, documents and efforts to advance National Guard equities;
• Attend meetings and workshops with interagency and intergovernmental stakeholders related to the National Guard, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, national security issues, and others as required. Draft executive summaries and trip reports, and incorporate information into other NGB J5 products;
• Assist with knowledge management and data analytics within the division;
• Travel less than 5%. If required, travel would be in the 54 States and Territories: 50 states, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and / or District of Columbia.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master’s degree (required); Senior Service College or equivalent fellowship (strongly preferred).

• Experience:
  • 10 or more years’ Military or Civilian experience in the Army, Air Force, National Guard, or other military service (required);
  • Five or more years’ experience in: (1) researching and developing analysis of, or inputs to Joint Strategic Planning System products and processes; (2) supporting and briefing senior military and civilian officials while serving as a member of the Joint Staff, Service Staff, Combatant Command Staff, NGB, or other four‑star level organization (required);
  • Familiarity with: (1) roles and missions of the National Guard in the homeland and in support of overseas operations, including duty statuses (State Active Duty; Title 32; Title10); (2) structure and functions of joint staff; (3) core documents pertinent to the National Guard, g. Department of Defense Directive 5105.77 “National Guard Bureau” (preferred);
  • Familiarity with institutional strategies and policies (e.g., National Military Strategy and Department of Defense issuances) (preferred).

Other Position Requirements:

• • Demonstrated professional oral, written, and analytic skills (required);
  • Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite to develop professional products.

Security Clearance: Current active Top Secret (with eligibility for SCI access) security clearance (required).

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $115,000 - $132,000 annually.

This position has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting, including contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at [e-mail].